Onepm Finance launch ‘Low Start’ repayment option to support small businesses
Onepm Finance, a specialist finance provider to small businesses across the UK and part of the 1pm Group of Companies, have today announced the launch of a new payment structure across their Leasing solution.
The launch of ‘Low Start’ will enable SMEs to secure finance and invest in vital equipment in an affordable way during the covid-19 crisis and beyond.
Low Start has been designed by the expert team at Onepm specifically to help SMEs manage the costs of key investments in smaller business assets during this difficult period. The initiative allows business owners to obtain a lower starting option on their Lease, making significantly smaller payments at the beginning of their agreement, for either 3 or 6 months.
Onepm are initially launching Low Start to their exclusive panel of asset finance brokers in order to support their customer and dealer networks throughout the UK. The firm aims to provide ease and peace of mind for both new and existing clients wanting to maintain cash flow to ensure continued operation, and for brokers who are working to source and deliver a flexible financial solution to businesses suffering amidst the crisis.
Carol Roberts, head of asset at 1pm plc, commented: “At 1pm we recognise the significant impact covid-19 is having on UK businesses. As with many of our peers, we have been busy supporting forbearance requests, but it became clear that we also needed to consider new clients who are seeking funding assistance. Our clients are reliant on our financial aid and backing which is why we felt launching our Low Start payment option at this time was the right thing to do. As a business we’re here to support SMEs as much now as ever.
We hope that the launch of this new initiative will provide our brokers and their customers with reassurance and confidence that we are doing everything we can to support them during this time. We are confident that by working together, we can come out of this crisis.”
Ed Rimmer, COO at 1pm plc, added: “We’re proud to launch this new funding product which comes at a crucial time for the business landscape. As we strive to support small businesses in the wake of the coronavirus crisis, it is essential that we listen to their needs and respond accordingly.
Maintaining cash flow is vital to ensure the future of many firms during these challenging times and the Low Start initiative seeks to keep cash within the business whilst supporting key investments.
I want to take this opportunity to thank the team at 1pm who have worked tirelessly to support the existing relationships we have with clients and brokers and who are working to deliver this product to those who need it.”
1pm plc remains open for business and available to support credit worthy British businesses through the coronavirus pandemic, providing access to a multi-product range of business finance solutions from asset finance through to invoice finance, commercial loans and vehicle finance.
