Arran Turner
Sorbus Finance — Chesterfield, Derbyshire
Most UK SMEs don't lack ambition. They lack access — access to funding, impartial support, and a broad choice of potential lenders. Arran founded Sorbus Finance to help close that gap.
With over two decades of experience across vehicle finance, fleet management, and commercial lending, Arran brings a grounded, practical perspective to every client relationship. He holds Sorbus Finance to an uncompromising standard of transparency — no hidden fees, no lender bias, and no jargon.
A graduate of the University of Hull and a recognised voice for underserved UK businesses, Arran is regularly consulted on SME access to finance and writes extensively on commercial lending, working capital, and the changing landscape of UK business funding.
Areas of expertise
Arran advises on commercial finance products, with particular depth in asset finance and helping SMEs explore options from an extensive lender panel.
Asset Finance
Hire purchase, finance lease, and balloon HP for business-critical equipment across all sectors.
Business Loans
Unsecured and secured lending for growth, working capital, acquisition, and refinancing.
Commercial Mortgages
Owner-occupied and investment property finance for SMEs looking to build long-term equity.
SME Access to Finance
Championing independent access to a broad panel of commercial finance lenders.
Finance Education
Helping business owners understand their lending options before they approach a lender.
Lender Relationships
Over two decades building relationships with specialist, challenger, and high-street lenders.
Career background
Over two decades building expertise across vehicle fleet management, financial planning, and commercial finance brokerage.
Founded Sorbus Finance with the mission of giving UK SMEs access to an extensive panel of more than 150 commercial finance lenders. Leads client strategy, lender relationships, and the firm's growing team of specialist advisers from Chesterfield, Derbyshire.
Owners' financial planning practice running alongside Sorbus Finance, providing a joined-up view of personal and business finance for owner-managed businesses.
Managed commercial vehicle contract and fleet operations, building deep expertise in vehicle finance, asset valuations, and fleet lifecycle management — the foundation for Sorbus's fleet finance specialism.
Progressed through Enterprise's management programme, gaining operational and commercial grounding in vehicle rental, fleet management, and customer relationship management at scale.
Undergraduate degree providing the analytical and commercial foundations that underpin Arran's approach to structured finance and business advisory.
Written by Arran
Arran writes on commercial lending, SME access to finance, and practical guides for UK business owners navigating the lending market.
"Most UK SMEs don't lack ambition. They lack access. Access to funding, impartial support, and options from an extensive lender panel. We exist to help change that.
Speak to Arran's team
Free, no-obligation advice on asset finance, business loans, or any commercial finance need. No upfront fees — ever.