Equipment Funding in the Capital Region

Equipment Financing in the Capital Region

A failed oven, a worn-out van or a dental chair that no longer works costs more in lost days than in replacement price. Capital Region owners ask about equipment because the breakdown never waits.

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When equipment decisions come due

In the Capital Region, a large share of small-business work serves institutions: state offices, hospitals, colleges and the firms around them. That work depends on equipment that must run on schedule. A caterer cannot deliver without a cold chain. A printer cannot meet a deadline without a press. A medical office cannot see patients without working diagnostic gear. When a key machine fails, the revenue it supports stops the same day.

The decision is rarely whether to replace it. It is how to pay for the replacement without draining the cash you need for payroll and supplies. That is where funding for equipment purchases comes in. We fund $25,000 to $5,000,000, so it can cover a single large item or a group of purchases.

A buying checklist that saves money

  1. Get two quotes. Prices and delivery times can differ widely.
  2. Ask what is included. Installation, training, permits and a service plan can add to the sticker price.
  3. Estimate the downtime cost. If a machine out of service costs you $1,500 a day in lost sales, a fast replacement pays for itself in days. This is an illustration, not a figure from any real business.
  4. Plan the first three months. A new machine rarely pays for itself immediately. Keep enough cash to run normally while it ramps up.
  5. Check used and refurbished options. For some equipment, they are a sensible way to cut the cost of getting started.

What businesses here tend to buy

Business typeTypical equipment need
Restaurants and caterersOvens, refrigeration, dishwashers, delivery vehicles
Contractors and tradesTrucks, trailers, lifts, specialized tools
Medical and dental officesImaging and treatment equipment, chairs, sterilizers
Print, sign and design shopsPresses, large-format printers, cutters
Tech and light manufacturing firmsTest and production equipment

The region has also moved toward nanotechnology, photonics and digital electronics, which brings a supply chain of specialized suppliers and contractors with their own equipment needs.

Sizing the amount you ask for

Before you apply, add up the full cost of the project, not just the machine. Delivery, installation, training, permits and the first month of supplies all belong in the number. Then decide how much working cash you want to keep. Asking for the right amount once is easier than coming back later for a second, smaller request. Our application asks for the amount you need and what you plan to do with it, so write those two answers down first.

Application

We fund $25,000 to $5,000,000, with funding in as little as 24 hours. We consider FICO scores of 500 or higher, ask for about three months of business bank statements, and do not require tax returns. The application takes about five minutes and uses a soft credit pull. Sole proprietors can apply. Start your application.

Common Questions

Can the money be used for used equipment?

The funding can be used for business purposes such as equipment purchases. Describe what you plan to buy on the application.

Do I need a quote from a vendor?

It helps to have one, because it shows the amount you actually need. It is a good idea to have it ready.

Do you require tax returns?

No.

Is the credit pull hard?

No. It is a soft credit pull.

Can a sole proprietor apply?

Yes.

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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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