Asset finance South Yorkshire, independent broker, Chesterfield
Sorbus Finance covers the whole of South Yorkshire from our Chesterfield base: Sheffield, Rotherham, Doncaster, and Barnsley. We arrange hire purchase and finance lease for the region's advanced manufacturers, logistics operators, construction firms, and SMEs, with options from a panel of 150+ UK lenders.
As an independent broker, we can consider hire purchase, finance lease, and business loan options from our extensive panel of 150+ UK lenders, including specialist providers. No upfront fees.
Finance options for South Yorkshire businesses
We arrange the full range of commercial finance, matched to the cashflow, asset type, and tax position of your business.
Tax information: Sorbus Finance is not a tax adviser. Any references to tax treatment, capital allowances, or tax deductibility on this page are provided for general information only and do not constitute tax advice. Tax treatment depends on your individual circumstances and may be subject to change. Please seek advice from a qualified accountant or tax professional before making any financial or purchasing decisions.
Industries we serve in South Yorkshire
From established manufacturers to growing SMEs, we understand the asset finance needs of South Yorkshire businesses. We have lenders who specialise in each sector.
Advanced Manufacturing & Steel
Steel and advanced manufacturing remain the backbone of South Yorkshire's economy, from Sheffield Forgemasters to the AMRC to Liberty Steel in Rotherham. We finance CNC machining centres, fabrication equipment, and specialist tooling across the region.
Logistics & Distribution
South Yorkshire's motorway network (M1, M18, A1(M)) makes it one of the UK's most important logistics hubs. iPort in Doncaster and the Rotherham logistics cluster drive demand for HGV finance, van fleet HP, and warehouse equipment leasing.
Construction & Regeneration
The South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority's regeneration agenda and ongoing housebuilding across the region creates sustained demand for plant, machinery, and commercial vehicle finance for local contractors.
Healthcare & Public Sector Supply
Sheffield Teaching Hospitals, Rotherham NHS, and private healthcare providers across the region use asset finance for diagnostic equipment, clinical furniture, and medical technology, often with structures matched to NHS payment cycles.
Digital & Creative
Sheffield's growing digital sector, spanning electric car tech, digital media, and fintech, and Barnsley's emerging creative economy use asset finance for high-spec IT, broadcast equipment, and workspace infrastructure.
Transport & Rail
Doncaster's rail manufacturing heritage and South Yorkshire's bus and transport infrastructure creates demand for specialist vehicle finance, workshop equipment HP, and rail component finance across the region.
Assets we finance for South Yorkshire businesses
New or used, single asset or a full fleet. If it has a useful business life, we can usually find a lender for it.
Why South Yorkshire businesses choose Sorbus Finance
Region-wide coverage from a local base
Our Chesterfield office sits at the southern edge of South Yorkshire, giving us excellent reach across Sheffield, Rotherham, Doncaster, and Barnsley. We understand the region's industrial and economic landscape and the lenders who serve it.
Sheffield City Region expertise
The South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority's investment priorities, including advanced manufacturing, green energy, and digital, shape the asset finance needs of local businesses. We stay close to the region's economic development agenda.
Access beyond high-street lenders
South Yorkshire businesses often find high-street bank asset finance slow and generic. Our panel of 150+ lenders includes specialist industrial and logistics finance providers who understand the region's dominant asset types.
No upfront fees
In almost all circumstances we do not charge a broker fee. Should a broker fee be chargeable you will be made aware clearly in advance and it will be agreed in writing before you proceed. Read our Initial Disclosure.
Who you could speak to
- STEP 1
A conversation with a broker
You talk to a real Sorbus broker about the business, the purpose and what is affordable. No application at this stage.
- STEP 2
Credit placement
If you choose to go further, we prepare the case and decide which lenders on our panel of 150+ are worth approaching.
- STEP 3
Lender assessment
The lender, not Sorbus, underwrites and makes the credit decision. Approval is never guaranteed.
- STEP 4
Documentation
If a lender offers terms and you accept, we help coordinate agreements and payout paperwork with you.
Every step after the first is optional. You can stop after the conversation. Sorbus is a broker, not a lender.
Client journey · Cleaning services · Asset Finance
Funding Secured for Renault Traffic Van for Cleaning Services Business
Finance was secured at 14.9% APR, and the vehicle was funded within three days. This enabled the customer to replace their existing van well within the two-week deadline and maintain continuity of their cleaning business operations.
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Tell us a little about what you need and who you would like to speak to. No obligation, no credit check at this stage. We aim to respond within one business day, Monday to Friday, 9am to 5:30pm.
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Asset finance questions from South Yorkshire businesses
Common questions we hear from business owners in South Yorkshire.
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