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Bad Credit Business Loans for Machine Shops

FICO 500+ considered. We look at your shop's deposits and steady work, not just a score. Apply in 5 minutes with a soft credit pull.

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Machine Shop Funding, Bad Credit

Your order book says more than your score

Funding from $25,000 for tooling, material, repairs and payroll. About three months of bank statements, no tax returns, and an offer that shows every dollar you will repay.

As fast as
24 hours

Amount to request

$85,000.00

Funding range$25K to $5M

*Sample amounts shown. Your actual offer depends on your business and is reviewed before approval.

Funding that looks past the score

Short application, few documents

Apply in about five minutes and send three months of statements. Tax returns are not required.

FICO 500+ considered

A past rough patch is weighed alongside how your shop is running now.

See the full cost first

Your offer shows the total repayment amount before you accept, and nothing is added after you sign.

Know your payments in advance

The repayment schedule is laid out in your offer so you can plan around production.

Need capital this week?

Fast decisions. Applying takes about 5 minutes.

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How it works

Apply in minutes

A short application. A soft credit pull to start.

Fast decision

We review revenue, time in business and bank activity, not just a credit score.

Review your offer

You see the amount, the schedule and the full repayment amount before you sign.

Get funded

Funding in as little as 24 hours for qualified businesses.

A rough credit history does not erase a busy shop

Plenty of machine shop owners took a hit during a slow stretch: a big customer went under, a machine sat broken for weeks, or personal bills piled up while the shop got back on its feet. The score still shows it, even when the floor is full and the order book is solid today.

Merchant Fund Express considers FICO scores of 500 and up. Your credit is one input. Steady deposits, repeat customers and how your account is managed carry real weight too.

How funders weigh credit for a machine shop

When credit is weaker, funders lean harder on what the bank statements show. They tend to look at:

None of these is a pass or fail switch on its own. They are weighed together, which is why a shop with a lower score but healthy deposits can still receive an offer. See how machine shops qualify for more detail.

Products that can work with lower credit

A merchant cash advance and revenue-based financing lean heavily on your revenue, which can suit shops with credit blemishes. Working capital and equipment financing are also options depending on what you need the money for.

Getting started

  1. Complete the 5-minute application. It starts with a soft credit pull.
  2. Send about three months of business bank statements. No tax returns are required.
  3. Review your offer, which shows the full repayment amount and payment schedule before you accept.

Funding can arrive in as little as 24 hours for qualified businesses. Sole proprietors can apply.

Be realistic about the amount

With weaker credit, it often pays to request what the shop truly needs, like a tooling restock or a specific repair, rather than the largest possible number. A focused request that your deposits can comfortably support is easier to say yes to and easier to repay.

Frequently Asked Questions

What credit score do I need?

FICO scores of 500 and up are considered. Your score is weighed alongside your deposits and existing obligations.

Will applying lower my score?

No. We start with a soft credit pull, which does not affect your credit score.

Do past late payments rule me out?

Not automatically. Funders look at the full picture, including how your business account is running today.

What if I already have an advance?

Tell us about it upfront. Existing obligations affect how much additional funding makes sense, and we need the full picture to make a fair offer.

How much could my shop receive?

Funding ranges from $25,000 to $5,000,000, depending mainly on your deposits and current obligations.

Carbide tooling $26,000.00
Aluminum stock $38,000.00
Coolant system $30,000.00
Overtime crew $45,000.00

Example uses for illustration only.

How to improve your chances

These honest steps can help a machine shop with weaker credit.

  • Keep the business account out of overdraft
  • Deposit all customer payments into one account
  • Request an amount tied to a specific need
  • Disclose any current advances or loans up front

Lower credit: us vs. a typical bank

Merchant Fund Express
Traditional bank loans
Credit scores
FICO 500+ considered
Often declined below good credit
Main focus
Deposits and cash flow
Credit score and collateral
Documents
About 3 months of statements
Tax returns and financials
First credit check
Soft pull
Hard pull
Timing
As little as 24 hours if qualified
Weeks of review

See what your shop can qualify for

One secure application. A soft credit pull to start. No obligation to accept an offer.

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