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Business Line of Credit for Machine Shops

Draw for material, tooling, repairs or overtime when jobs land. Apply in 5 minutes with a soft pull and about three months of statements.

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Business Line of Credit

A standing reserve for a shop with uneven work

Released orders, broken spindles and rush prototypes rarely line up neatly. A line of credit keeps cash ready for whichever comes first.

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.

A line of credit that fits the job shop

Fast setup, minimal documents

Apply in about 5 minutes with three months of statements. Qualified shops can draw in as little as 24 hours.

Credit flexibility

FICO 500+ considered with a soft pull to start. Deposits and obligations drive the limit.

Clear costs

Your offer spells out the full repayment amount before you accept, with no surprise costs after signing.

Repayment you can plan

How draws are repaid is laid out in the offer, so you can match it to customer payment terms.

Waiting on deposits to land?

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.

Why a line suits job shop work

Job shop cash needs come in waves. One month a customer releases a big blanket order and you need material fast. The next month a spindle bearing goes and the machine is down. Then a new prospect wants first-article parts on a tight timeline. A business line of credit for machine shops gives you a limit you can draw on as each need appears, so you are not starting a new application every time the floor changes direction.

Typical draws from a machine shop line

NeedWhy a line helps
Material for a released orderDraw the amount, repay as the customer pays
Unexpected machine repairFunds available without a new application
First-article or prototype workCover setup and tooling before production pays
Overtime during a crunchDraw for a few pay periods only

For broken machines, also see machine shop equipment repair funding.

Line of credit or an advance?

If your need is one defined amount, a merchant cash advance for machine shops may be simpler. If you expect to need cash several times a year at unpredictable moments, a line usually fits better. Many shops keep a line open as a backstop and only draw when a job or a repair calls for it.

How we set your limit

Your limit depends mainly on your average monthly deposits and the obligations already drawing from your account. Our products range from $25,000 to $5,000,000. We review about three months of business bank statements and start with a soft credit pull. FICO scores from 500 are considered, no tax returns are required, and sole proprietors can apply.

Before you draw

Your offer shows the full repayment amount and how draws are repaid, all before you accept. No costs appear after you sign. Once the line is set up, qualified shops can access funds in as little as 24 hours.

For illustration, a shop might draw for a material order in March, repay as that customer's invoices clear, and draw again in August when a CNC lathe needs a new turret. The unused balance stays available in between. Apply for a line of credit in about 5 minutes.

Frequently Asked Questions

How is a line of credit different from equipment financing?

Equipment financing is built around buying a specific machine. A line of credit is a flexible limit for recurring needs like material, tooling, repairs and payroll.

What affects my credit limit?

Mainly your average deposits and existing obligations. Consistent customer payments into one business account help us size the limit.

Can I draw only when I need it?

Yes. That is the main advantage of a line. You draw for a specific need and repay according to the schedule in your offer.

Does applying affect my credit score?

We start with a soft credit pull, so checking your options does not affect your score.

Can a one-person shop apply?

Yes. Sole proprietors can apply as long as the shop is established with steady deposits into a business account.

Released PO material $32,000.00
Turret repair $14,500.00
Prototype tooling $11,000.00
Rush overtime $21,000.00

Example uses for illustration only.

How to improve your chances

These habits tend to support a stronger limit.

  • Keep customer payments flowing into one account
  • Avoid overdrafts between large invoice payments
  • Keep existing obligations current
  • Have statements and a list of open POs ready

Our line vs. a bank line for machine shops

Merchant Fund Express
Traditional bank loans
Application
About 5 minutes
Full financial package
Documents
About 3 months of statements
Tax returns and AR reports
Credit
FICO 500+ considered
Strong credit needed
Access to funds
As little as 24 hours if qualified
Weeks to set up
First credit check
Soft pull
Hard pull typical

Open a line for your shop

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

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