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Payroll Funding for Machine Shops

Pay your machinists on time while customers work through net terms. Short application, about three months of statements, and funding in as little as 24 hours if qualified.

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Machine Shop Payroll Funding

Keep your best operators paid while invoices clear

Skilled machinists are hard to replace. Steady payroll keeps your crew in place and your delivery dates on track, even when receivables lag.

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.

Payroll help that fits the shop floor

Quick to apply

5-minute application, about three months of bank statements, no tax returns. Qualified shops can be funded in as little as 24 hours.

Credit flexibility

FICO 500+ considered. Your shop's deposit history is a big part of the review.

Clear costs

You see the full repayment amount in your offer before you accept. No surprise costs after you sign.

Predictable repayment

Your repayment schedule is spelled out in the offer up front so you can plan around payroll cycles.

Cash flow tight this month?

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 gap between the spindle and the check

A machine shop pays its people every week or two. Its customers often pay on net terms, and a large OEM or tier supplier can stretch that further. When a few big jobs ship in the same month, the shop can look busy and profitable on paper while the bank balance runs thin right before payday.

Payroll funding for machine shops bridges that timing gap. It gives you cash to pay operators, programmers and inspectors on schedule while receivables catch up.

Why skipping payroll is not an option

Skilled CNC machinists, setup techs and quality people are hard to replace. A late paycheck can send a good operator to the shop across town, and rebuilding that skill takes far longer than any cash crunch. Keeping payroll steady protects the crew that keeps your machines running and your delivery dates on track.

How shops typically use payroll funding

For a single gap, working capital is a common fit. If timing gaps come up again and again, a business line of credit lets you draw only when you need it. Some shops with strong card or ACH deposits look at revenue-based financing.

What funders look at

Funders weigh your average monthly deposits, how consistent they are, and any existing obligations already coming out of the account. Customer concentration can also come up: a shop that depends on one buyer may be asked about that relationship. Credit matters too, but FICO scores from 500 and up are considered, and sole proprietors can apply.

Getting started

  1. Complete the 5-minute application. It begins with a soft credit pull.
  2. Send about three months of business bank statements. No tax returns are required.
  3. Review the offer, which shows the total repayment amount and schedule before you accept.

Qualified shops can be funded in as little as 24 hours. Apply now to get ahead of your next payday.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can payroll funding cover overtime for a rush job?

Yes. Many shops use it to pay overtime or a temporary second shift while a large order is in production.

How much payroll funding can a machine shop get?

Funding runs from $25,000 to $5,000,000. The amount depends mainly on your deposits and existing obligations, not on your headcount.

Do you need my tax returns?

No. We review about three months of business bank statements instead.

Will my customers know I used funding?

The funding is between your shop and us. Your customers keep paying invoices the way they always have.

How soon can the money arrive before payday?

Qualified shops can be funded in as little as 24 hours, so applying a few days before payroll gives you room to review the offer.

Bi-weekly payroll $42,000.00
Overtime shift $15,000.00
New machinist $22,000.00
Payroll taxes $11,500.00

Example uses for illustration only.

How to improve your chances

Shops that plan for payroll gaps tend to have an easier time when one hits.

  • Track receivables aging against payroll dates
  • Ask new customers for deposits on large jobs
  • Keep all receipts flowing into one business account
  • Build a small payroll reserve after big invoices clear

Our payroll funding vs. bank credit

Merchant Fund Express
Traditional bank loans
Application time
About 5 minutes
Hours of paperwork
Tax returns
Not required
Usually required
Credit
FICO 500+ considered
Higher scores expected
Funding speed
As little as 24 hours if qualified
Often several weeks
Total cost
Shown in offer before you accept
May shift with fees

Make this payday an easy one

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

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