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Funding for a Big Contract for Machine Shops

Cover material, fixtures and labor for a large production order before the first invoice is paid, with funding in as little as 24 hours for qualified shops.

Fund the Contract

Machine Shop Contract Funding

Win the production run without starving your other jobs

Big contracts are front-loaded. Material, setup, first article and payroll all come before payment. We help shops carry that cost and deliver on time.

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.

Contract funding that fits the job

Quick, simple process

About 5 minutes to apply and roughly three months of statements. No tax returns required.

Flexible on credit

FICO 500+ considered. Steady shop deposits carry weight.

Total cost up front

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

Repayment you can plan for

The schedule is laid out in the offer, so you can compare it with the customer's payment terms.

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.

The best order of the year can strain your cash

A new customer awards you a production run of several thousand parts. An existing account moves a whole family of part numbers to your shop. A defense or medical supplier adds you to its approved list. It is the kind of news every shop owner wants, and it usually comes with a catch: you buy material, build fixtures, prove out programs, pass first article, and run the order for weeks before the first invoice is paid.

Funding for a big contract gives machine shops the cash to carry that front-loaded cost.

Where the money goes on a big job

CostWhy it comes early
Raw materialNeeded before the first part is cut
Fixtures and toolingBuilt during setup and prove-out
First article and inspectionMust pass before production ships
Labor and overtimePaid every payday during the run
Outside processingPlating, anodizing or heat treat billed on delivery to you

Choosing the right product

A single large order with a clear payment date often fits working capital or a merchant cash advance. Contracts with repeated releases may suit a business line of credit, so you draw for each release. If the job needs a new machine, equipment financing can cover it separately.

How funders look at a contract request

Your offer is sized mainly on your existing deposits and obligations, not the contract value. Still, sharing the purchase order, the delivery schedule and the customer's payment terms helps explain the timing. Funders also notice whether one customer will dominate your revenue, so it is worth thinking about how the new work fits with your existing accounts.

Apply before setup starts

The 5-minute application starts with a soft credit pull. Provide about three months of business bank statements. No tax returns are required, and FICO 500+ is considered. Your offer shows the full repayment amount and schedule before you accept, and qualified shops can be funded in as little as 24 hours. Apply now.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the funding amount based on the contract value?

No. It is based mainly on your shop's existing deposits and obligations. The contract helps explain what the money is for and when you expect to be paid.

Can funding cover first article inspection and prove-out time?

Yes. Owners use it for material, fixtures, programming time, inspection and labor during setup.

What if the customer pays on long net terms?

That is one of the main reasons shops seek contract funding. Share the payment terms so the repayment schedule can be considered against them.

Can I apply if I am a new supplier to this customer?

Yes. The review centers on your shop's own deposit history, not the length of the customer relationship.

What credit score do I need?

FICO scores from 500 and up are considered, alongside your deposits and existing obligations.

Material lot $55,000.00
Fixture build $16,000.00
Outside plating $9,500.00
Second shift $38,000.00

Example uses for illustration only.

How to improve your chances

These steps strengthen a big-contract funding request.

  • Have the purchase order and delivery schedule ready
  • Confirm the customer's payment terms in writing
  • Get material and outside processing quotes early
  • Plan capacity so other customers stay on time

Contract funding vs. a bank loan

Merchant Fund Express
Traditional bank loans
Speed
As little as 24 hours if qualified
Often weeks
Paperwork
About 3 months of statements
Tax returns and projections
Credit
FICO 500+ considered
Strong credit needed
Credit check to start
Soft pull
Hard pull
Cost clarity
Full repayment before you accept
Fees may come later

Take the contract and run it right

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

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