PT Surya Artha Nusantara Finance (SANF) was established on 25 August 1983, formerly known as PT Sangga Loka Subur but changed its name to PT Surya Artha Nusantara Leasing in 1984. Later in 1989 the Company changed its name again to PT Surya Artha Nusantara Finance and obtained the license as financing institution from the Minister of Finance, Republic of Indonesia.
The Company is a joint venture company owned by PT Astra International Tbk through its subsidiary, PT Sedaya Multi Investama collaborating with Marubeni Corporation Group, with ownership of each at 60% and 40%.