Location: Nr-Exeter, Devon
General Background
This arable farmer had an ageing tractor which needed replacing urgently because of a failed gearbox and he was due to begin drilling. His high street bank couldn’t help in a short timeframe as loan applications were taking a minimum of two months for a decision and there were no guarantees of it being successful.
Finance Background
- Sole trader
- Tenant Farmer
- Maxed out on £20,000 overdraft but well managed
- Small loss in business accounts for last 2 years
- One other equipment finance agreement with 2 years to run
Alchemy Funding Approach
- Type: Sale & Leaseback
- Term: 60 months
- Funding security to value: 48%
Security
- Tractor being purchased
- Round baler
- Bale trailer
- Pickup truck
Rate
- 6.9% net

