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Financing Program

Equipment Financing

Equipment financing lets you preserve working capital while acquiring the machinery, vehicles, and technology your business needs. The equipment serves as collateral, enabling competitive rates even for businesses with limited balance sheet strength.

Loan Range

$20,000 – $5,000,000

Term Range

2 – 7 years

Structure

Finance the tools your business runs on

What It's Used For

Common Use Cases

Purchase construction or manufacturing machinery

Finance commercial vehicles and fleet expansion

Acquire medical, dental, or lab equipment

Upgrade restaurant or food service equipment

Purchase or lease technology infrastructure

Program Details

Key Features

Finance up to 100% of equipment cost

Soft costs (installation, shipping) may be included

Fixed monthly payments for predictable budgeting

Available for new and used equipment

Full ownership at loan maturity

No blanket lien on business assets in most cases

How It Works

How This Financing Is Structured

Equipment loans use the financed equipment as collateral, reducing risk for the lender. The equipment's useful life typically defines the loan term. Leases may be structured as operating or capital leases depending on accounting and tax objectives.

Fit Assessment

Is This the Right Program?

✓ This program IS a good fit when:

  • Businesses needing specific equipment to operate
  • Companies preserving working capital for operations
  • Operators replacing or upgrading existing equipment
  • Businesses with strong equipment collateral

✗ This program is NOT the right fit when:

  • General working capital needs unrelated to equipment
  • Businesses with no clear equipment collateral
  • Startups with no revenue or operating history
  • Equipment purchases under $10K — often not worth structuring

Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

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Finance Your Equipment

No cost. No obligation. A direct conversation about whether this program fits your deal.