At a Glance - October 2026
| Rate from | 6.2% p.a. |
|---|---|
| Max LTV | 80% |
| Terms | 2–10 years |
| Captive / Independent | an independent specialist lender - not a high-street bank - with its own funding base and credit committee focused on asset finance |
Strengths & Watch-Points
Strengths
- Strong aviation sector expertise
- Competitive rates from 6.2% p.a.
- 80% LTV available
- Flexible balloon and residual value structures
- Experienced with N-reg conversions
Watch-points
- Credit can take 2–3 weeks for complex cases
- Prefers UK-registered aircraft
- Minimum deal size typically £100k+
- Full financial disclosure required
About Close Brothers in the Turboprop Market
Close Brothers Asset Finance is one of the UK's most active and experienced turboprop finance lenders. With a dedicated aviation team and decades of experience across single-engine and twin-engine turboprops, they offer competitive rates, flexible structures and a deep understanding of aircraft as an asset class.
As a whole-of-market broker, Doulton Bridging Finance presents your case to Close Brothers alongside other specialist and mainstream lenders - ensuring you get the most competitive terms available for your specific aircraft and circumstances.