Partners & Suppliers
Include a monthly payment option on every quote to give your customers more flexibility
Customizable rates and terms, tailored to match your products and services
Instant quotes at your fingertips - no need for back-and-forth communication
Smooth, hassle-free integration with our easy-to-use API link
Choose between a full API integration or a simple widget option to fit your needs
Accelerate Your B2B Sales with Monthlii-Powered Finance
Unlock the power of effortless monthly payments with Monthlii, the revolutionary new API by Reality Finance. We’ve reimagined the way businesses manage their payment plans, making it easier than ever to offer your customers flexible payment options - all through one simple integration.
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Include a monthly payment option on every quote
Rates and terms adapted to your products
Instant rates – no need to contact us every time
API link means smooth and easy to integrate
Choose between full API or widget options
- Customer choses their terms
- Seamless and enabling purchasing experience
- We deal with the application and approval process
- You are notified every step of the way
- Customers get full and traditional account manager support
What's in it for you?
Types of Finance
At Reality Finance, we believe in building strong, collaborative partnerships that help both you and your customers succeed. By offering flexible finance solutions tailored to meet the diverse needs of your clients, we empower you to drive more sales, improve customer satisfaction, and grow your business. With our innovative tools, including seamless API integration and quick, reliable support, we’re committed to making business finance simple, transparent, and approachable—ensuring a smooth experience from start to finish.
Who can we support?
We’re able to offer monthly payment plans to UK Limited Companies only. These customers fall into an unregulated category, which means you can introduce them to us without needing FCA authorisation.
When a customer is a Consumer, Sole Trader, or a small Partnership, different rules apply. These groups fall under regulated credit activity, and it becomes a legal requirement that you, as the supplier, are authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority before any lending facility can be arranged. More details can be found on the FCA website.
To make things simple, here’s how the rules work behind the scenes:
Introducing a customer for funding is classed as “credit broking,” but it’s only regulated if the underlying loan itself is regulated.
Business finance for certain customer types is treated as exempt, which means no FCA authorisation is required for an introduction.
You’re safe to introduce the following customer types:
Limited Companies (Ltd) – always unregulated
Limited Liability Partnerships (LLPs) – treated as corporate bodies
Larger Partnerships with 4 or more partners – classed as commercial entities
These organisations are considered capable of making informed business decisions, so FCA consumer-level protection does not apply. Even if a director provides a Personal Guarantee, the agreement remains unregulated because the borrower is still the company.
In summary:
As long as finance referrals are limited to Limited Companies, LLPs, and Partnerships with four or more partners, you’re operating safely outside the Consumer Credit Act. This allows you to offer monthly payment options with confidence, without needing FCA authorisation.
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What support do you offer during setup?
As much support as you need. Our integrations team are on the end of the phone to answer any questions you have. We can even speak with your developers directly.
How does monthlii work?
monthlii uses an API (Application Programming Interface) which is a set of tools and protocols that allow different software applications to communicate with each other without manual input. In the case of monthlii, the API allows you to easily offer pay-monthly options by connecting it directly to your website or CRM, making the process smooth and automated.
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More FAQs
Q: What is the role of a “supplier” when using Reality Finance?
A: As a supplier, you propose the software, equipment, or service to your client — then introduce your client to us (the broker / funder). We handle the finance application, approval and payment. You simply continue delivering your product, while your client enjoys flexible monthly payments.
Q: Do you need to be regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) to refer clients for finance?
A: Not if you only refer qualifying businesses. Under current FCA rules, introducing a finance option is only a regulated activity if the customer is a “regulated” borrower (e.g. consumer, sole trader, small partnership).
If you only refer finance for Limited Companies (Ltd), Limited Liability Partnerships (LLPs) or larger Partnerships (4+ partners) — and the finance is for commercial/business use — then the loan is exempt and you do not need FCA authorisation.
Q: Does a Personal Guarantee (PG) from a Director affect regulation status?
A: No. Even if a Director provides a personal guarantee for a company loan, the borrower remains the business (the Limited Company) — so the agreement stays exempt and the introduction remains unregulated under current rules.
Q: Is there a fee or cost to the supplier for introducing a client to Reality Finance?
A: No — as an introducer, there’s no charge to you. We arrange everything with the lender, including fees and repayments. You receive payment as if the sale were immediate, while your customer pays via monthly instalments.
Q: What types of purchases or services can be financed through Reality Finance?
A: Our finance covers a broad range of B2B needs: software licences, subscriptions, equipment, fit-outs, hardware, business services — basically anything that helps your clients run or grow their business.
Q: How does the process work from quote to finance approval?
- You include a monthly payment option on your quote (via our API or widget).
- Your customer chooses their preferred payment terms.
- We submit the finance application — the customer gets a fast decision.
- If accepted, we handle the funding. You get paid up front. Customer pays in instalments.
Q: Are there limits on loan size, repayment period or types of businesses you finance?
A: Generally, we finance business-use purchases for Limited Companies, LLPs or suitably large partnerships. Loan amount and repayment terms depend on the deal and lender — but as a general rule we structure the agreement for business-use only. You can contact us if you have a specific use-case or question.
Q: What if I’m unsure whether a customer qualifies as “business” or “consumer”?
A: If you’re in doubt — don’t guess. Ask us. We’ll help you check whether the client falls under “exempt” categories or whether FCA authorisation would be required to proceed. That way you stay compliant while serving your clients.
Q: Where can I check that Reality Finance is FCA-authorised?
A: You can visit the FCA Register online — we’re fully authorised. This helps your clients feel confident, and reassures you the process is compliant.
Why Reality Finance?
5 star service rating
Verified by Feefo
Over 30 lenders on our panel
so we can source you the best deal
Lender in our own right
Provides additional flexibility
Funding hard and soft assets
Anything you need for your business
24 years of trading
Established in 2000 and privately owned
Jon Jorgenson , Chief Sales Officer, The Access Group
“Reality Finance provide competitive lease rates enabling our customers to spread the cost of purchasing new equipment with our Easy Payment scheme. They are happy to talk directly with our customers and offer expert financial advice. In this difficult economic climate, we are looking to build on our relationship to make purchasing even easier for our customers.”
Mark Jackson-Nichols , Director, Loma Systems
Having Reality Finance as a partner has enabled our customers to invest in our tray sealing lines which is vital capital equipment that has enabled them to grow their businesses and improve efficiencies much quicker than if they had waited to generate the cash to pay for these assets.
We have always found the team at Reality Finance to be extremely responsive and supportive of us and our joint customers through the whole purchasing process, making it as smooth and swift as possible.
Sam Ashton , Commercial Director, Packaging Automation Ltd
Working with Reality Finance has allowed my sales teams to close of a number of deals that would not of been possible without their knowledge and experience of arranging finance in my industry.
James Cannon , Managing Director, Guestline