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Remodel or relocate your physical therapy clinic: fund the project and the dip together.

What a remodel or move takes in cash, how Merchant Fund Express reads a project file, and a worked example with illustrative numbers.

✓ Checking what you qualify for does not affect your credit score.

What makes this moment different

Remodeling is a funding moment because the invoices come in draws and the revenue comes back slowly. Referrals are coming faster than visits can be scheduled. Merchant Fund Express helps owners size both the project and the dip.

Merchant Fund Express is a funding marketplace: you apply once, and the file is matched to the structure that fits it. The sections below show what this situation usually costs, how a funder reads it, and what to prepare.

Typical useConstruction plus the revenue dip during it
TimelineSame-day decision on a complete file; funding typically the next business day after signing
CreditMinimum FICO is 500; better credit means better offers
DocumentsAbout three months of business bank statements and a short application

What it looks like on the ground: referrals are coming faster than visits can be scheduled.

Compliance touchpoints for a physical therapy clinic often include state license and occupancy permit, which can come up when the request involves a new site, a purchase or a significant change.

A physical therapy clinic file is read through reimbursement timing and denials, referral sources and therapist capacity versus bookings.

Insurance reimbursements batch weeks after treatment; self-pay and cash plans smooth the gaps. A reviewer sees that pattern in the statements before reading a word of the application.

A worked example: a physical therapy clinic remodel or move

Cost itemIllustrative amount
Construction and finishes$42,000
Fixtures, furniture and equipment updates$22,000
Permits and professional fees$5,500
Reduced-revenue weeks during the work$9,000
Reopening marketing$3,500
Cushion for overruns and slow early weeks (about 10%)$8,000
Remodel or move total$90,000

Sizing check. If the full repayment shown in an offer were $117,000 over about 26 weeks, the weekly debit would be about $4,500. Against illustrative monthly deposits of $90,000 (about $20,769 a week), that is roughly 22% of weekly deposits. Your own offer states the real repayment amount in dollars; run your numbers on the factor rate calculator before you accept anything.

Source: worksheet by Merchant Fund Express. Illustrative only: these figures are not an offer, and real amounts depend on your file and the funder.

What the project usually includes

Construction and finishes ($42,000)

A real cost of the move that is easy to leave out of the first estimate.

Fixtures, furniture and equipment updates ($22,000)

A fixed purchase with a quote you can put in front of a funder.

Permits and professional fees ($5,500)

Often front-loaded and easy to leave out of the first estimate.

Reduced-revenue weeks during the work ($9,000)

A real cost of the move that is easy to leave out of the first estimate.

Reopening marketing ($3,500)

The spend that fills the new capacity, which is why it belongs in the plan.

Common mistakes to avoid

Budgeting the construction but not the revenue dip during it
Starting before permits are final
Over-improving a leased space without checking the remaining term

What decides the answer

A contractor bid or scope in writing
Whether the project is expected to raise capacity, ticket or hours, and by how much
How the business will operate during the work
Reimbursement timing and denials
Referral sources

These are the same factors described on revenue and deposit requirements and time in business. Merchant Fund Express walks you through how your own file reads before you apply.

Compare before you decide

Business term loans: A fixed schedule for a larger, longer project, if the file supports it.
Working capital loans: Lump-sum capital sized on your deposits, for a defined need with a clear payback.
Business line of credit: A reusable pool you draw on and repay, useful when costs arrive in pieces.
Equipment financing: Built around the equipment itself, which often keeps the payment tied to what it earns.
How funders read a physical therapy clinic: Industry-specific notes on what the file needs.
Physical therapy clinic funding guide: The full industry guide, with every product and topic.
Physical therapy clinic funding in Florida: State-level funding page for this industry.
How much can I borrow: A closely related situation, explained in detail.
Revenue and deposit requirements: A closely related situation, explained in detail.
Same-day business funding: A closely related situation, explained in detail.
Factor rate calculator: Run your own numbers before accepting an offer.
More funding situations: Other growth, operating and recovery moments.

Gather these first

Three months of business bank statements
A completed application
A government-issued ID for the owner
Equipment or build-out quote
Reimbursement reports
A contractor bid or scope of work

A complete file is what makes a same-day decision possible. If something is missing, tell us and we will work around it.

Common questions

Can I fund a physical therapy clinic remodel without a new lease?

Yes, if the owner or landlord has authorized the work and the remaining term supports it. Bring the lease and the bid.

Is a remodel better funded with equipment financing or working capital?

If the spend is mostly equipment, equipment financing fits. For construction and mixed costs, working capital or a term loan may fit better.

How does Merchant Fund Express treat a temporary revenue dip?

We read deposits as they are today and note the project. A clear plan and timeline help the file.

What credit score do I need?

The minimum FICO is 500, and better credit means better products and terms. See credit score requirements for how the tiers work.

See what you qualify for

Merchant Fund Express gives a same-day decision on a complete file. Applying takes a few minutes and will not affect your credit score.

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