Equipment Financing
The right tools, without the wait
Equipment financing pays for the machinery, vehicles and technology your business runs on, with the equipment itself as the main security. Because the asset secures the loan, approvals are faster and the rest of your credit stays free for operations.
- New and used equipment
- Loan or lease, matched to the asset
- Up to 100 percent of the purchase price
- Terms matched to the equipment's working life
What we finance
Almost any business asset with a resale market can be financed on its own security.
- Construction, manufacturing and agricultural machinery
- Trucks, trailers, vans and fleet vehicles
- Medical, dental and laboratory equipment
- Restaurant, retail and warehouse fit-outs
- Computers, software and telecom systems
Loan or lease?
With an equipment loan you own the asset from day one and repay over a fixed term; with a lease the lender owns it and you pay to use it, with a purchase option at the end. Loans suit long-life equipment you intend to keep; leases suit technology that ages quickly or businesses that want lower payments and a simpler upgrade path. The accounting and tax treatment differ, and we walk through both before you commit.
New or used
Lenders finance used equipment from dealers and private sellers, usually with a shorter term and a slightly higher rate reflecting the asset's remaining life. An independent appraisal or inspection is often required for private sales. Banks, credit unions, captive finance arms of manufacturers, independent equipment lenders and BDC all compete for this business, and we compare them for you.
FAQ
Common questions
Do I need a down payment for equipment financing?
Often not. Many lenders finance the full purchase price for established businesses; newer businesses or used equipment may require 10 to 20 percent down.
How fast can equipment be funded?
Standard equipment under a lender's quick-approval limit can be approved in one to three business days. Larger or specialised assets take longer.
Can I finance equipment I already own?
Yes. A sale-leaseback or refinance releases the equity in equipment you own outright and turns it into working capital.
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