Answers before you need them.

Find out how to improve your credit rating before applying for van finance with clear, actionable advice tailored for UK van buyers.

Find out what paperwork you need to provide to complete a Rent2Buy van application.

Understand Rent2Buy payments, including the initial rental, monthly rentals and the final payment needed to purchase the van.

Van finance timescales vary.

Learn the difference between checking van finance options and making a full application, including how soft and hard credit searches may be used.

A past bankruptcy may form part of a lender's assessment, but it does not create a universal approval rule.

Van finance can spread the cost and protect cash flow, but buyers should also consider interest, ownership and the total amount payable.

Van finance lenders assess the application as a whole.

Compare Rent2Buy with traditional van finance, including application checks, payments, ownership and the main differences for UK buyers.

Learn what happens at the end of Rent2Buy, including the option to purchase the van, possible return steps and key points to consider.

Self-employed applicants may show income using bank statements, tax documents, invoices, contracts and evidence of regular payments.

A van finance decline does not mean every lender will decline, but it is sensible to understand the reason before applying again.