Equipment Financing for NYC Corner Stores

Equipment Financing for Bodegas, Delis and Convenience Stores

Coolers, grills and shelving decide whether a corner store can stay open and keep product safe. When one breaks, the replacement cost arrives all at once.

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The equipment that cannot go down

Refrigeration is the obvious one. A walk-in or a reach-in cooler that fails overnight puts dairy, deli meat and drinks at risk by morning. A flat-top grill or slicer failing during the breakfast rush takes the highest-margin food sales with it.

Equipment financing is generally built around buying the equipment itself. Specific terms vary by offer and are laid out in the paperwork.

A short list of what stores typically replace

  • Refrigeration: walk-in coolers, beverage doors, ice cream freezers.
  • Cooking line: flat-top, fryer, hood, coffee and espresso machines.
  • Counter and security: point-of-sale hardware, cameras, display cases.
  • Fit-out: shelving, signage, lighting, flooring.

A worked example, for illustration only

Imagine an owner taking over an existing deli. The grill is old, the walk-in compressor is loud and the point-of-sale system is failing. Replacing all three could easily pass $25,000 once installation is counted. Bundling them into one financing request is the situation our range is built for, rather than three small purchases from three vendors.

These figures are illustrative only. They are not our terms and they say nothing about what any particular offer will look like.

The sizing problem

Our minimum is $25,000. A single reach-in cooler may cost less than that, so equipment financing through us makes the most sense when several items are bundled: a cooler replacement plus a new grill, or a refit when you take over a deli or open a second location.

If you are weighing a smaller single purchase, it may be cheaper to handle it from operating cash and keep a credit line or working capital in reserve for the rest.

Questions to settle before you buy

  1. Will the item pay back through new sales, or only prevent a loss? A prepared-food counter adds sales; a replacement cooler protects them.
  2. Is the unit new or used, and does it come with any service or warranty?
  3. Does your lease let you install and remove it, and who owns it if you leave?
  4. Can your deposits comfortably support the new payment alongside rent and distributor bills?

What we review

Here is what to expect from us. The range is $25,000 to $5,000,000. We look at about three months of business bank statements, consider FICO scores from 500, and skip tax returns. The application takes around 5 minutes with a soft credit pull, and funding can come in as little as 24 hours. Sole proprietors are eligible to apply.

Why timing matters with refrigeration

Cooling equipment rarely announces its death politely. The compressor runs hot for weeks and then quits on a holiday weekend, when service calls are slow and stock is high. Owners who plan the replacement in advance get to choose the unit and the install date. Owners who wait for the failure take whatever is available that day. Funding in as little as 24 hours can shorten that scramble, but planning ahead gives you far more control.

Common Questions

Can I finance used equipment?

Ask when you apply. We cannot promise any specific equipment or vendor will qualify, so confirm the details of your offer.

Does my landlord need to approve anything?

That depends on your lease. Check what you may install, and who is responsible for removal, before you commit.

What if my credit is bruised?

FICO 500 and above is considered, and the application uses a soft pull.

Can a deli with two locations apply?

Yes. We review business bank statements for the business applying.

%s

Three months of business bank statements and a 5-minute application. FICO 500+ considered. $25,000 to $5,000,000, funded in as little as 24 hours.

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