Lombard van finance: what the lender is known for, typical criteria and when it suits. Independent broker. Whole of market. No obligation.
Lombard is the asset finance arm of NatWest Group - one of the UK's largest banks and the market leader in business asset finance. Lombard has been providing equipment and vehicle finance for over 150 years and brings significant scale, pricing power, and decision-making speed to commercial van finance.
What is this lender known for in van finance?
Lombard is known for competitive pricing on new vans for established businesses with clean credit and reasonable turnover. It's particularly strong for fleet deals and businesses with an existing NatWest banking relationship.
Typical criteria
2+ years trading preferred
Minimum £25,000 turnover
Clean to slightly adverse credit
New and used commercial vehicles
£5,000+ asset value
When would DBF recommend this lender?
Why use an independent broker?
Even if you bank with NatWest, it's worth using an independent broker to compare Lombard's pricing against other lenders. As a whole-of-market broker, we can tell you whether Lombard is genuinely the most competitive option for your profile.
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FAQs
Frequently asked questions
Is Lombard the same as NatWest?
Lombard is the trading name of Lombard North Central plc, the asset finance subsidiary of NatWest Group. It operates separately from NatWest retail banking. As an independent broker, we can submit applications to Lombard alongside other lenders.
Does Lombard do EV van finance?
Yes. Lombard has specific electric vehicle finance products for commercial vehicles. EV-specific deals may include tailored residual value assumptions to reflect the EV market. Contact us for current EV pricing.
Doulton Money Limited t/a Doulton Bridging Finance. FCA No. 814533. Company No. 14303203. 20 Wenlock Road, London N1 7GU. Commercial vehicle finance is not regulated by the FCA. Finance subject to status and credit assessment.
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