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Inventory Funding for Construction Materials

Buy lumber, steel, drywall and long-lead items before prices or lead times move. Five-minute application, about three months of statements, no tax returns.

Fund My Materials

Construction Materials Funding

Stage materials early and keep every job on schedule

Materials go out weeks before the invoice comes in. We fund working capital based on your deposits so you can buy ahead, take volume pricing and avoid stalled starts.

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.

Materials money that moves at supplier speed

Fast with minimal paperwork

About three months of bank statements and a five-minute application. Funding in as little as 24 hours for qualified businesses.

Flexible on credit

FICO 500+ considered, with a soft pull to start. Your deposits tell most of the story.

Full cost shown first

Your offer shows the full repayment amount before you accept. No surprise costs after you sign.

Plan repayment to job billing

The repayment schedule is in the offer up front, so you can match it to when jobs bill.

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.

Materials are inventory, even if you never stock a shelf

Builders rarely call it inventory, but that is what it is: lumber, steel studs, drywall, roofing, wire, pipe and fixtures that you buy before you can bill for them. When lead times stretch or a supplier offers a better price on a full truckload, the contractors with cash on hand get the materials and the schedule. Everyone else waits.

When buying ahead makes sense

In each case, the money goes out weeks before the matching invoice comes in.

Funding options for materials

Working capital is the most flexible route because it can cover materials from any supplier along with freight and storage. A business line of credit works well if you buy materials in waves throughout the year. If you also need a forklift or a trailer to move the materials, look at equipment financing for that piece.

How we decide on an amount

Funding runs from $25,000 to $5,000,000. The amount depends mainly on your deposits over about the last three months and on obligations you already have. A materials list or supplier quote helps you request the right figure, but your bank activity drives the offer.

The application takes about five minutes. We start with a soft credit pull, consider FICO 500+, and do not require tax returns. Qualified businesses can be funded in as little as 24 hours.

Keep materials money tied to jobs

Buying ahead only pays off if the materials turn into billed work. Tie each purchase to a signed job or a confirmed start date, and check that your offer's repayment schedule, shown in full before you accept, lines up with when those jobs get paid.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I use inventory funding to buy materials from several suppliers?

Yes. Working capital is not tied to a single vendor, so you can buy from whoever has the best price and lead time.

Do I need a purchase order or signed contract?

It helps you request the right amount, but the offer is based mainly on your recent deposits and existing obligations.

Is this the same as supplier credit?

No. Supplier credit is limited to one vendor and its terms. Working capital gives you cash you can use anywhere.

How fast can I buy materials after applying?

Decisions move fast, and qualified businesses can be funded in as little as 24 hours.

Can a small remodeler or specialty sub apply?

Commercial specialty trades and small contractors with steady deposits can apply, including sole proprietors.

Can I buy materials for more than one job with the same funds?

Yes. Many contractors use one round of working capital to stage materials for several upcoming jobs, as long as each purchase ties back to work that will bill.

Framing lumber $46,000.00
Steel studs $21,500.00
Window deposit $33,000.00
Drywall order $17,500.00

Example uses for illustration only.

How to improve your chances

These practices help materials funding pay for itself.

  • Tie each bulk purchase to a signed job
  • Track material costs per job against your bid
  • Store materials securely to cut theft and damage
  • Ask suppliers for early-pay discounts

Materials funding compared

Merchant Fund Express
Traditional bank loans
Application
About five minutes
Lengthy loan package
Documents
About 3 months of statements
Tax returns and financial statements
Credit
FICO 500+ considered
Strong credit usually expected
Speed
As little as 24 hours if qualified
Weeks to approve
Supplier choice
Use funds with any supplier
Trade credit locks you to one

Get materials on site before the crew arrives

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

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