Stance supports transport firm with £128,000 growth facility

Stance Asset Finance, the newly launched asset finance division of United Trust Bank, has completed a £128,000 funding facility to support the expansion of a Suffolk-based transportation business.

The finance package enabled the company to acquire a new horsebox, strengthening its fleet and enhancing its ability to meet increasing customer demand across the region’s busy logistics and transport sector.

The deal was introduced by Archie Hall of Hall Asset Finance, a member of the Stance Asset Finance Founder’s Club – an initiative bringing together a select group of brokers to help shape and refine Stance’s offering ahead of its full market rollout later this year. Hall approached Stance after identifying that his client, despite facing challenging trading conditions and consecutive losses in recent years, could benefit from a more flexible funding solution.

Recognising the opportunity, Alex Fowler, Broker Development Manager at Stance Asset Finance, worked closely with Hall to structure a bespoke funding package tailored to the client’s needs.

The facility was delivered quickly and efficiently, allowing the business to spread the cost of the new asset over a manageable term while preserving cash flow.

By leveraging asset-backed lending, the company was able to deploy the new vehicle into service immediately, improving operational efficiency and positioning itself for sustainable long-term growth.

Archie Hall praised the process, saying: “Working with Alex and the Stance team was seamless from start to finish. They quickly understood the asset requirement and delivered a finance solution that allowed our customer to expand their fleet without placing unnecessary pressure on their cash flow. The process was fast, transparent, and genuinely supportive.”

Alex Fowler added: “I know the high standards that Archie and Hall Asset Finance have when it comes to serving their clients, so I knew full well how important it was to turn this deal around quickly. This is the type of customer and transaction Stance was created to support, with a broader credit and flexible, asset-backed underwriting. I’m delighted we could support Archie and this business, giving them the opportunity to grow and become successful in the future.”