Just so you know... we don't finance VAT; it must be paid up front with your deposit or part exchange (if applicable). For example, if you wanted to buy a van that was priced at £5,000 including VAT, we would only finance £4,000, which means that you'd need to pay £1,000 to cover the VAT.
Bad credit van finance
We've specialised in bad credit van finance for over 20 years; financing vans for people with a thin credit file or bad credit history, and that have been declined by other lenders.
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What is bad credit van finance?
Reasons for bad credit
You might have bad credit because...
- you've never taken out a substantial loan or credit agreement, or have always paid in cash, meaning you have little or no credit history;
- you've shared credit or finance agreements with another person who has/had credit issues, and now your credit file is associated with theirs;
- you've made bad financial decisions in the past, i.e. took out large credit agreements with large repayments that you couldn't afford or pay on time;
- you've previously been declined by other finance lenders - this is common amongst self-employed applicants because it can be more difficult to prove your income;
- you have a build-up of missed payments across different accounts which may have led to defaults or CCJs - these can remain on your credit file for up to six years.
The application process
Our bad credit van finance application process is as simple as one, two, three!
Complete an online application form and get a decision on your approval within minutes.
If you are automatically accepted for van finance, you'll be able to finalise your application online.
If your finance application is referred, we'll get in contact with you via email or SMS to arrange a time for one of our Underwriters to give you a call to discuss a few details.
Van finance calculator
Van finance calculator
Use our van finance calculator to get an idea of how much a van finance agreement with us costs, with no commitment to apply.
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Getting approved for bad credit van finance is quick and easy.
Accessible financing
Vehicle ownership
Credit improvement opportunities
Rebuilding financial confidence
Flexible terms and conditions

Understanding bad credit van finance
Hire Purchase pros and cons
Unsure if a Hire Purchase agreement would be suitable for you? Check out some of the pros and cons!
- Fixed interest rate
- Simple to arrange
- No deposit required
- No annual mileage restrictions
- Flexible term lengths (18 - 61 months)
- Fixed monthly (or weekly) repayments
- Vehicle belongs to you after the final payment has been made
- Customers are protected under the Consumer Rights Act (2015)
- Finance is subject to status
- You don't own the vehicle until the final payment has been made
- The vehicle is at risk of repossession if you don't keep up with repayments
- Not suitable if you plan on paying off your finance agreement within six months
Vans available on finance
Fixed Criteria
- Aged 21+
- UK resident
- Petrol maximum mileage: 120,000
- Diesel maximum mileage: 160,000
Flexible Criteria
- 18 - 61 month terms
- No deposit required
- £2,000 - £15,000 lend
- Minimum one year self-employed (if applicable)
Bad credit van finance FAQs
First Response Finance is a responsible vehicle finance lender, and all decisions are made in the best interests of the customer; based on credit scores, status, and income at the time of application. We'll never approve an application if we believe you might struggle with repayments.
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