The Business Finance Group — UK Business Finance Broker

Q: What types of media equipment can you finance?

We finance the full spectrum of media and AV assets: broadcast and cinema cameras, ENG lenses, edit suites and workstations, vision mixers, audio consoles, LED video walls, lighting rigs, OB trucks, satellite uplinks, cinema projection systems, digital signage, and complete studio or venue fit-outs.

Q: Can I finance a complete edit suite or post-production facility?

Yes — we can package workstations, storage arrays, grading systems, audio monitors, and software into a single finance agreement, often including installation and commissioning costs.

Q: Do you finance OB trucks and mobile broadcast vehicles?

Absolutely. OB trucks and mobile studios are high-value specialist assets that mainstream lenders rarely understand. We work with lenders who know their residual values and can finance complete vehicle builds or retrofits.

Q: Can I finance LED video walls and live events production equipment?

Yes — LED panels, processors, line array PA systems, moving lights, rigging, and staging equipment are all financeable. We can structure facilities for production hire companies, venues, and event specialists.

Q: Can a new or early-stage production company get finance?

Yes — we work with lenders who support startups and early-stage creative businesses, particularly where the founders have industry experience, confirmed contracts, or a clear pipeline of work.

Q: Is finance available for used or ex-hire media equipment?

Yes. Quality used broadcast and AV equipment from dealers, brokers, and private sales is accepted by lenders on our panel, subject to asset age, condition, and residual value assessment.

Q: Can I refinance media equipment I already own?

Yes — sale and leaseback arrangements let you release capital from owned cameras, edit suites, audio systems, or OB vehicles, freeing up cash for new contracts or growth while you keep using the equipment.

Q: How quickly can media finance be approved?

Indicative decisions are typically provided within 24 hours. Larger or more complex facilities — such as OB vehicle builds or full studio fit-outs — may take 2–5 business days for full credit approval.

The Business Finance Group

Media

Media Finance

Specialist finance for broadcast, post-production & live events

Specialist finance for broadcast, post-production and live events kit.

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£5M+

Max facility

24hr

Decision

50+

Lenders

Media equipment and assets we finance

Broadcast Cameras (Sony, Panasonic, ARRI, RED)Cinema Cameras & ENG LensesStudio Camera SystemsWireless & RF Camera LinksVision Mixers & SwitchersEdit Suites & WorkstationsVideo Servers & Storage ArraysColour Grading Systems (DaVinci, Baselight)Audio Mixing Consoles & MonitorsVFX & Rendering ServersLED Video Walls & DisplaysLive Events Staging & RiggingLine Array & PA SystemsMoving Lights & DMX ControlIntercom & Comms SystemsOB Trucks & Mobile StudiosSatellite Uplink & RF SystemsCinema Projection & Sound SystemsDigital Signage & Wayfinding DisplaysAV Installation EquipmentStudio Lighting Grids & Fixtures

Overview

Specialist media finance, structured around your business

The Business Finance Group provides specialist media finance for UK businesses. Whether you need equipment finance, working capital, or a business loan, our panel of 50+ specialist lenders delivers decisions typically within 24 hours — with no upfront fees and no obligation to proceed.

Specialist finance for broadcast, post-production and live events kit.

Why Choose Us

Why choose specialist media finance

Technology Refresh Finance

The media industry moves fast. We structure finance aligned to 3–5 year equipment refresh cycles, so you can adopt the latest cameras, codecs, and workflows without large upfront capital outlay.

Specialist Asset Knowledge

Our lenders understand broadcast and AV equipment values — from ENG lenses and edit suites to OB trucks and LED walls. No need to explain what your kit does or why it holds its value.

Flexible Finance Structures

Hire purchase, finance lease, on- and off-balance-sheet rental, and operating lease options. We tailor the structure to your accounting, tax, and operational needs.

Project & Contract Lending

Production contracts, venue residencies, and hire agreements can support your application. Several lenders on our panel will factor confirmed project revenue into affordability.

New & Used Equipment

Finance new kit from manufacturers and dealers, or quality used equipment from the second-hand market — including ex-hire stock and private sales, subject to condition.

Sale & Leaseback

Release capital from equipment you already own — cameras, edit suites, audio systems, or complete OB vehicles — to fund growth, new contracts, or working capital.

FAQs

Common questions about media finance

Case Study

BBC, Netflix & ITV Media Hire Company

London — Lighting, DJ Sets, Screens & Staging Finance

A media hire company working alongside the likes of the BBC, Netflix, Channel 4 and ITV needed to finance the purchase of lighting, DJ sets, screens, staging and various computers to support a growing pipeline of high-profile productions. Their bank had no appetite for AV and production equipment. We placed the deal with a specialist lender who understood the residual value of professional media kit and structured a hire purchase agreement that kept monthly payments comfortable.

"The Business Finance Group understood exactly what our kit is worth and who would lend against it. From acceptance to funded in 48 hours — we were able to take on the work without delay."

Managing Director

Media hire company, London

£88,000

Facility arranged

48hrs

Acceptance to funded

5yr

HP agreement

£88k

Funded

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Ready to explore your options?

Speak to a specialist in media finance today.

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