Merchant Fund Express
(305) 384-8391Apply

Inventory Funding for Machine Shops

Buy the plate, bar stock and tooling a job needs before your customer pays. Simple application, about three months of statements, funding in as little as 24 hours if qualified.

Fund My Material

Machine Shop Inventory Funding

Put material on the rack before the PO goes stale

Big orders start with a big material bill. We help shops pay for metal and tooling up front so other jobs keep moving.

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.

Material funding that keeps pace

Quick start, minimal paperwork

5-minute application and about three months of bank statements. No tax returns needed.

Room on credit

FICO 500+ considered. Your shop's deposit history is a key factor.

Know the total cost

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

Plan your payments

The repayment schedule is laid out up front, so you can line it up with when the job invoices clear.

Cash flow tight this month?

Fast decisions. Applying takes about 5 minutes.

Apply Now

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.

Material comes first, payment comes last

In a job shop, the purchase order arrives, and the first thing you do is spend money. Aluminum plate, steel and stainless bar, titanium or specialty alloys, inserts, end mills and fixturing all have to be in hand before the first part is cut. Then the job runs, ships, and the invoice sits on net terms. On a big order, the material bill alone can tie up a large share of your cash.

Inventory funding for machine shops covers that material and tooling up front, so you can take the work without starving other jobs.

Buying smart on material

Metal prices move, and mills and distributors sometimes offer better pricing on larger quantities. Having cash ready lets you:

Funding is a tool, though. Buy what your orders and quoting history support, not what might sit on the rack for a year.

Picking the right fit

For a single large material buy, working capital is often the simplest option. If you restock throughout the year, a business line of credit lets you draw for each purchase. You can read how a merchant cash advance for machine shops works if your deposits come through steady customer payments.

What the review covers

Funders look at your average deposits, their consistency and any existing obligations. They may also ask what the material is for. A clear story, such as a confirmed order or a repeat part number, makes the request easy to understand. FICO 500+ is considered, and no tax returns are required.

Next steps

Apply in about 5 minutes with a soft credit pull to start, then send about three months of business bank statements. Your offer lists the full repayment amount and schedule before you accept, and qualified shops can be funded in as little as 24 hours. Apply for inventory funding.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I use inventory funding for tooling as well as raw material?

Yes. Shops commonly use it for bar stock, plate, castings, inserts, cutters and fixturing.

Do I need a purchase order from my customer?

It is not required, but a confirmed order helps explain what the material is for. The offer itself is sized mainly on your deposits.

How much can I get for material?

Funding ranges from $25,000 to $5,000,000, depending mainly on your deposits and existing obligations.

Is this only for large shops?

No. Established shops of different sizes can apply, including sole proprietors with steady business deposits.

How quickly can I order material?

Qualified shops can be funded in as little as 24 hours, so you can place the order soon after accepting your offer.

Aluminum plate $24,000.00
Stainless bar $31,000.00
Carbide tooling $8,500.00
Custom fixtures $12,000.00

Example uses for illustration only.

How to improve your chances

Better inventory habits can make funding go further.

  • Track material usage by part number
  • Compare quotes from two or more metal suppliers
  • Avoid stocking odd sizes without a clear job
  • Match material buys to confirmed orders

Inventory funding vs. bank financing

Merchant Fund Express
Traditional bank loans
Speed
As little as 24 hours if qualified
Weeks of review
Documents
About 3 months of statements
Tax returns and inventory lists
Credit
FICO 500+ considered
Strong credit expected
Credit check to start
Soft pull
Hard pull
Cost clarity
Full repayment shown before you accept
Hard to compare fees

Get the material, take the job

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

Apply for Funding
Apply NowCall