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Funding for a Big Painting Contract

Front labor, coatings and lifts on a large commercial or multifamily job while the draws catch up. Five-minute application, soft pull to start.

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Large Job Mobilization

Say yes to the job without betting the company

Big contracts pay on draw schedules with retainage. We help painting contractors cover mobilization costs based on their bank deposits.

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.

Mobilization money, minus the hassle

Fast decisions

About five minutes to apply with roughly three months of statements. Funding in as little as 24 hours for qualified businesses.

More than a credit score

FICO 500+ considered. We focus on your deposit history.

Total cost shown first

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

Schedule you can match to draws

Repayment is laid out in the offer up front, so you can line it up with the draw calendar.

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 contract you wanted can strain your cash

Winning an apartment complex repaint, a school over summer break or a new-construction package from a GC is a big moment. It also means you front the labor, materials and equipment while the customer pays on a draw schedule, often with retainage held back until the very end.

On a job that size, you can be several payrolls deep before the first check clears. Turning down the work protects your cash but caps your growth. Taking it without a cushion puts the rest of the business at risk.

Mobilization costs to plan for

  1. Crew wages for the weeks before the first draw
  2. Paint and coatings, often specified products ordered ahead
  3. Lifts, scaffolding or swing stage rentals
  4. Additional insurance or bonding costs the contract requires
  5. Extra vehicles or temporary labor

Working capital for painting contractors can cover these as a single amount. If you expect costs to land in waves across the job, a line of credit lets you draw as each phase starts.

How we evaluate the request

We review about three months of business bank statements and your existing obligations. The contract itself is useful context but our decision is built mainly on your deposit history. No tax returns, FICO 500+ considered, soft pull to start, and about five minutes to apply.

Protect the rest of your book

One large job should not starve your smaller customers. Keep enough cash and crew available to finish residential work you already promised, and avoid pulling every painter onto the big site. Ask the GC early about pay application deadlines, lien waiver requirements and who approves change orders, because paperwork delays slow payment more often than disputes do. Keep daily logs and photos of completed areas so each draw request is easy to approve.

Run the job math first

Compare the contract value, your expected cost, the draw schedule and retainage against the full repayment amount and schedule shown in your offer before you accept. If the job still makes sense after funding costs, you have a real opportunity. Start your application once the numbers work.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need to show the signed contract?

It is not required. We mainly look at about three months of business bank statements, though the contract can help explain your request.

Can funding cover retainage held by the GC?

Working capital can bridge the period while retainage is held, since you can use it for general business expenses.

How large a contract can you support?

Funding ranges from $25,000 to $5,000,000. The amount depends mainly on your deposits and existing obligations, not the contract size alone.

How fast can I mobilize?

Decisions move fast, and funding can arrive in as little as 24 hours for qualified businesses.

What if my credit is not great?

FICO 500+ is considered. Steady deposits weigh heavily in our review.

Mobilization payroll $85,000.00
Specified coatings $46,000.00
Swing stage rental $22,000.00
Temp labor $30,000.00

Example uses for illustration only.

How to improve your chances

Strong job setup makes big contracts less risky.

  • Negotiate a mobilization payment in the contract
  • Submit pay applications on time every period
  • Track retainage release dates on each job
  • Price lift and stage rentals into every bid

Contract funding: Merchant Fund Express vs. a bank

Merchant Fund Express
Traditional bank loans
Decision basis
Bank deposits
Tax returns and collateral
Paperwork
About 3 months of statements
Full financial package
Credit
FICO 500+ considered
Strong credit expected
Speed
As little as 24 hours if qualified
Often too slow for a start date
First credit check
Soft pull
Hard pull

Mobilize for your biggest job yet

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

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