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Equipment Financing for Hardware Stores

Upgrade the paint station, add a key machine or grow the rental fleet. A 5-minute application and about three months of bank statements.

Price My Equipment

Equipment Financing

Better equipment keeps customers from driving to the big box

Paint matching, key cutting and rental gear bring people through your door. Financing spreads the cost so cash stays free for inventory.

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.

Equipment funding without the runaround

Fast and paper-light

About three months of statements and a 5-minute application. Funding in as little as 24 hours for qualified stores.

Room for credit history

FICO 500+ considered. A soft pull starts the review, and deposits carry weight.

Full cost before you sign

The total repayment amount is shown in your offer before you accept. No surprise costs after you sign.

Payments planned in advance

The repayment schedule is laid out in the offer, so you can plan around slower months.

Cash flow tight this month?

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.

The machines behind the counter

Customers think of a hardware store as aisles of tools and parts, but owners know how much depends on equipment. The paint-mixing and color-matching station. The key duplicator. Glass and screen cutting tools. A forklift for the lumber yard. A POS system that tracks thousands of SKUs. When any of these breaks or falls behind, sales walk out the door to the big-box store down the road.

Equipment financing spreads the cost of new or upgraded gear so you don't have to drain the account you use for inventory and payroll.

Older equipment also costs time. A slow paint shaker or a key machine that miscuts blanks means longer lines and returns, and customers notice.

Equipment hardware stores commonly finance

Need to fix what you have rather than replace it? See hardware store equipment repair funding.

Rental gear can pay for itself

Many hardware stores run a rental counter. A new aerator or floor sander can earn rental income for years. For illustration: a store adds four new pressure washers and a stump grinder ahead of spring. The owner reviews the offer showing the full repayment amount and schedule, estimates rental demand, and decides whether the numbers make sense. We can't predict your rental income, so be conservative.

What the review involves

A 5-minute application, a soft credit pull and about three months of business bank statements. No tax returns are required. FICO 500+ is considered, and sole proprietors can apply. The amount depends mainly on your deposits and existing obligations, and our range runs from $25,000 to $5,000,000.

Pick the right product

Equipment financing is tied to a purchase. For general expenses, look at working capital for hardware stores. For flexible draws, a business line of credit may fit. Expanding into a bigger space? Read about hardware store expansion funding.

Every offer shows the full repayment amount and the payment schedule before you accept. Start your application.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I finance a delivery truck for local orders?

Tell us what you plan to buy in your application. We review each request based on your deposits and the purchase.

Should I get a vendor quote first?

A quote helps us understand the amount you need, so have it ready if you can.

Do I need tax returns?

No. About three months of business bank statements is enough to start.

How long does funding take?

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

Does my credit score decide everything?

No. FICO 500+ is considered, and your deposit history carries real weight in the review.

Can I finance several pieces of equipment at once?

Yes, you can list more than one item in your application. We look at the total amount against your deposits and existing obligations, and your offer shows the full repayment amount and schedule before you accept.

Paint station $24,000.00
Forklift $38,000.00
Rental fleet $45,000.00
POS upgrade $15,000.00

Example uses for illustration only.

How to improve your chances

Prepare these before you apply for equipment financing.

  • Collect written quotes for each piece of equipment
  • Estimate rental demand conservatively
  • Keep all store deposits in one business account
  • Note existing obligations so the review is accurate

Equipment financing: us vs. a typical bank

Merchant Fund Express
Traditional bank loans
Paperwork
About 3 months of statements
Full financial package
Tax returns
Not required
Usually required
Credit
FICO 500+ considered
Strong credit expected
Timing
As little as 24 hours if qualified
Weeks
Starting check
Soft pull
Hard pull common

Get the right equipment on the floor

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

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