Business Equipment Loans & Financing
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What is an Equipment Loan?
An equipment loan is a type of loan intended to help businesses purchase necessary equipment for their business. Business equipment loans are used for any equipment needed to produce, manufacture or process products. They can be used for computers and technology supplies, special machinery, industrial equipment, and more. All of these materials help businesses operate at their best capacity.
How Equipment Loans Work
Loans are different than leasing when it comes to business equipment. Loans are best if you have at least 20% to put down on a piece of equipment. They work by giving businesses funds to replace old or broken equipment, buy new equipment for the purpose of expansion, or add more items of the same kind to your equipment inventory.
Use Cases
How To Use a Business Equipment Loan
A loan for equipment can only be used for that purpose. These types of loans are not intended to alleviate cash flow problems, but to instead ensure that your equipment is always in working order.
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Repairs
Repairing equipment is vital to keep your business flowing smoothly. A business loan for equipment will allow you to make critical repairs so you can keep your business running.
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Upgrade
When you're ready to give up outdated gadgets and upgrade, equipment business loans give you the funding you need.
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Lease
Equipment loans for small business will help you lease anything from copiers to manufacturing equipment.
Why Apply for an Equipment Loan?
Improve Your Business Operations
Business equipment loans give you the ability to help your business operation run more efficiently. It'll free up cash to be used in other areas of the company.
Ability to Repair Existing Equipment
Repairs are often more affordable than buying new. You can fund all of your repairs using equipment loans.
Purchase New Equipment
If the old isn't cutting it anymore, then a new piece of equipment is a must have. Small business equipment loans give you the opportunity to get something new.
Minimum Eligibility Requirements
You may qualify for a business equipment loan if you meet the minimum requirements below. Contact us to apply.
| Time in Business | Minimum 6 Months |
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| Business Annual Growth Revenue | $240K+ Annual Revenue |
| Business Checking Account | Yes |
| US Citizen/Based Company | Yes |
| FICO Score | 570+ |
| Other Financing | None |
| Bankruptcies | None open |
Better Your Business With Fora Financial
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Add To Your Existing Inventory
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Upgrade Out-of-Date Equipment
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Replace Old Equipment
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Lease Items You Need
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Spread the Cost of Your Purchase
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Increase Future Sales
Success Stories
Facilitating Growth in Commercial Forestry Industry
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Funding Amount: $750,000
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Industry: Forestry
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Use of Funds: Hiring Additional Staff, Acquiring New Equipment and Materials
Opportunistic Growth
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Funding Amount: $400,000
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Industry: Electric Company
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Use of Funds: Opportunistic Growth
Fueling Expansion
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Total Funding: $5,000,000
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Renewals: 4 times in 16 months
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Initial Funding: $1,100,000
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Industry: Commercial Storage
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Use of Funds: Cashflow Gaps, Growth
Crafting Culinary Success
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Funding Amount: $1,000,000
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Industry: Specialty Food
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Use of Funds: Production, Technology, Marketing
Fitness Transformations
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Funding Amount: $150,000
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Industry: Fitness and Wellness
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Use of Funds: Expansion
Brewing Success
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Funding Amount: $170,000
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Industry: Food and Beverage
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Use of Funds: Product development, customer experience, marketing
Empowering Wellness
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Funding Amount: $750,000
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Industry: Health and Wellness
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Use of Funds: Bridge Financing
In with the View
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Funding Amount: $240,000
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Industry: Construction
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Use of Funds: Expansion
Growing Green
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Funding Amount: $750,000
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Industry: Landscaping
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Use of Funds: Payables, Expansion
Crafting Success
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Funding Amount: $800,000
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Industry: Manufacturing and Wholesaling
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Use of Funds: Equity Raise, Production, Efficiencies
Advancing Medical Excellence
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Funding Amount: $720,000
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Industry: Healthcare
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Use of Funds: Equipment, Staffing, Patient Experience
Business Equipment Loans FAQ
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You'll need excellent credit to get equipment financing. Applying through your local bank or an online financing company like Fora Financial can help you discover what kinds of business equipment loans you can qualify for.
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It depends on how much money you need and your qualifications. Businesses with good credit that have a good history are more likely to get equipment loans. It's important to find out what lenders are looking for before you apply for a loan.
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You can get equipment financing in some cases even with a bad credit score. If the equipment is something that they could repossess in the event of a default, they are more likely to offer financing. It's best to work on getting a good business credit score to help improve your options when you need equipment loans.
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Some equipment loans have interest rates almost as high as 10%. Businesses with poor credit are more likely to get higher interest rate loans than those with good credit. Some interest rates are as low as 2.8% and businesses with great credit and a good business history are more likely to get that rate.
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You can finance equipment from two to seven years. The lender will determine if the used equipment you want to purchase is eligible for a longer or shorter term loan.
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Yes, you can use the Section 179 tax deduction for equipment financing for your business. This write-off allows you to deduct the entire purchase price of the equipment you purchased in the qualifying year. A good accountant will ensure that all your expense are accounted for and deducted correctly.
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