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How do I finance equipment purchases?

Equipment financing or leasing for big assets; working capital for used equipment, smaller tools or urgent replacements.

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Buying equipment: quotes, new vs. used and how to pay

Financing an equipment purchase well starts before the financing: comparing quotes, deciding between new and used, checking vendor programs and then choosing how to pay for the machine and everything around it.

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.

Why owners use Merchant Fund Express

Next-day funding

Approved files are usually funded the next business day.

Real underwriters

A human reads the file, not just an algorithm score.

Multiple funders, one application

Your file goes to funders that fit it, so offers can be compared.

Buyouts up to $100K

Existing balances of $100,000 or less can be bought out.

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.

How it actually works

Get at least two written quotes for the same specification, including delivery, installation, training and warranty. Prices for identical equipment can differ meaningfully between dealers, and what is included varies. A quote also becomes the core document lenders need, so make sure it shows the make, model, year, serial number if used, and the vendor business details.

Decide new versus used. New equipment carries a warranty, the latest efficiency and often manufacturer promotional financing, but depreciates fastest in its first years. Used equipment costs less up front and may be the better value for machines with long useful lives, though lenders may limit terms by age and require an inspection. Compare total cost over the period you expect to own it, including maintenance.

Then choose the payment method. Manufacturer or dealer financing sometimes offers low promotional rates on specific models; read the fine print for required down payments and what happens after the promotion. Independent equipment lenders and banks offer loans and leases with the equipment as collateral. Section 179 may allow a full deduction of qualifying purchases in the year placed in service, subject to limits; confirm with a tax professional.

The extras are often the gap. Down payments, freight, installation, site preparation, initial tooling and training are frequently excluded from equipment loans. Working capital such as revenue-based funding, with credit from 500 considered through MFE, can cover them quickly so the equipment is earning sooner.

A worked example

Here is working capital sized to cover the extras around an equipment purchase. Illustrative numbers.

Funding for the project$150,000
Total payback (factor 1.20)$180,000
Term~40 weeks
Payment per week$4,500
Monthly payment the project must cover$19,485
Your estimate of added monthly profit$20,000
VerdictPays back within the term

Illustrative. Replace the estimate with your own numbers before applying.

Equipment purchase checklist

Two or more written quotesSame spec, all-in costs
New vs. usedWarranty and promotions vs. lower price
Dealer promotional financingRead terms after the promo
Independent lender or bankLoan or lease, asset as collateral
ExtrasDown payment, freight, install, training

Who this fits — and who should wait

Good fit:

Probably not yet:

Related questions

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I finance an equipment purchase?

Through dealer financing, an equipment lender or bank, with working capital for extras.

Should I buy new or used equipment?

Compare total cost of ownership; used can be better value for long-lived machines.

Are dealer promotional rates worth it?

They can be; check down payments and terms after the promotion ends.

Will lenders finance used equipment?

Many will, with limits based on age and condition.

What costs do equipment loans exclude?

Often down payment, freight, installation and training.

What is Section 179?

A provision that may allow full deduction of qualifying equipment; confirm with a tax professional.

Payroll $25K
Inventory $60K
Equipment $90K
Expansion $150K

Example uses for illustration only.

How to improve your chances

Before you apply:

  • Get two written quotes
  • Compare new and used on total cost
  • Read promo financing terms
  • Budget the extras

Merchant Fund Express vs. a traditional bank

Merchant Fund Express
Traditional bank loans
Decision time
Same day
Weeks
Credit to apply
500 minimum
Usually much stronger credit
Collateral
Not required for most offers
Often required
Documents
Bank statements and ID
Tax returns, financials, plans
Offers
Multiple funders, compare
One lender

See what your business qualifies for

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

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