Auto repair shops / Term loan
For an auto repair shop with a project to fund, here is how the 15% cap works on real numbers and when something else fits better.
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When an auto repair shop has a specific job for the money, such as a new lift, an alignment rack or a diagnostic scanner upgrade, the cleanest structure is usually one amount and one schedule.
For a repair shop the term-loan conversation is about a lift, an alignment rack or a diagnostic platform that adds a service line. The shop knows how many extra cars per week the equipment allows, which makes the payback arithmetic simple.
Published terms in one line: $10,000 to $250,000, 12 to 18 months, 0% origination, weekly payments, a 50% discount on remaining interest for a full early payoff, first position only and a cap of 15% of annual revenue; your offer shows the exact amount, term and total cost before you sign. See the business term loan page.
The 15% cap is the number to run first. Take an auto repair shop with roughly $60,000 in monthly revenue, which is $720,000 a year:
| Step | Illustration |
|---|---|
| Annual revenue (illustrative) | $720,000 |
| 15% cap on the loan amount | $108,000 |
| A request of | $40,000 |
| Fits under the cap? | Yes |
| Principal alone over 52 weeks | $769 a week (interest and the 12 to 18-month schedule are in your offer) |
Arithmetic on published terms, not an offer. If your request is larger than the cap, a line of credit or a smaller first loan may fit better.
If you already carry a daily-debit advance, see refinancing an existing advance; a term loan has to be in first position.
Yes. A shop billing about $60,000 a month can size up to about $108,000 under the 15% cap, enough for a lift and installation. Merchant Fund Express shows the exact amount, schedule and total cost in your offer before you sign.
Weekly. A weekly payment leaves most of each week’s deposits in the account instead of debiting every morning.
A full early payoff earns a 50% discount on the remaining interest.
Apply with Merchant Fund Express: same-day decision, and applying takes a few minutes without affecting your credit score.
