Lender Intelligence

Who finances yachts — and what they actually want

The yacht lending market is small, relationship-driven, and opaque. This hub covers every major lender type operating in the UK and European market — what they finance, what they require, and how to approach them effectively.

Who finances yachts in the UK
The lenders, banks, and marine finance houses that actually lend against vessels.
Private bank vs marine lender
How the two main lender types differ in appetite, process, and terms.
What lenders look for in a yacht loan
The exact criteria lenders use to assess a yacht financing application.
Lloyds Bank yacht financing
What Lloyds offers for yacht purchases and what they require.
BNP Paribas yacht financing
BNP Paribas's marine finance offering and typical client profile.