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Inventory Funding for Painting Contractors

Stock paint, primer and sundries ahead of big jobs without maxing your supplier account. Five-minute application, soft pull to start.

Fund My Materials

Paint & Supply Funding

Buy materials before the job, not after

Large repaints need materials on day one. Working capital or a line of credit lets you buy in bulk and keep your supply account open for emergencies.

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 jobs moving

Apply in minutes

Roughly three months of statements, a five-minute form, and funding in as little as 24 hours for qualified businesses.

Flexible on credit

FICO 500+ considered. We look closely at your deposits.

Costs you can see

The full repayment amount is in your offer before you accept. No surprise costs after you sign.

Predictable payments

Your repayment schedule is laid out in the offer up front.

Ready to see your numbers?

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.

Materials are a cash flow problem in disguise

Paint is not cheap, and big jobs eat it fast. A multifamily repaint or a commercial interior can require pallets of primer and finish coats, plus caulk, tape, masking film, rollers, and patching compound. Your supply house account helps, but credit limits fill up quickly when several jobs start in the same month.

Buying ahead also makes sense when a manufacturer change or a price increase is coming, or when you can lock in a color batch for a long project so touch-ups match.

Where the money actually goes

Inventory for a painting contractor is more than gallons. Think about everything that has to be on the truck before the first coat goes on: drop cloths, plastic sheeting, spray tips and filters, sanding supplies, wood filler, ladders for a second crew, and safety gear for lead-safe work on older homes. On commercial jobs, specified coatings may need to be ordered weeks ahead, and some suppliers want payment before they release a special order.

When those costs land all at once, a profitable job can still drain your account before the first progress payment arrives.

Matching the funding to how you buy

If you restock in waves through the season, a business line of credit lets you draw for each order. If you are stocking up once for a big push, a single lump of working capital is straightforward. Contractors with steady card or ACH payments sometimes prefer a merchant cash advance.

Buying patternCommon fit
Frequent smaller ordersLine of credit
One large stock-upWorking capital
Strong card depositsMerchant cash advance

How we decide

We review about three months of business bank statements to understand your deposits and existing obligations. No tax returns are required, FICO 500+ is considered, and the application takes about five minutes with a soft credit pull. Sole proprietors can apply.

Do not overbuy

Stock that sits in a hot trailer can skin over or spoil. Buy against signed jobs and realistic near-term work, not hopes. Check that the margin on those jobs covers the full repayment amount, which is shown in your offer before you accept. Then start your application.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I use the money to pay down my supply house account?

Yes, working capital can be used for business expenses including supplier balances and new material orders.

Do I need purchase orders or invoices?

They are not required. Our review is mainly based on about three months of business bank statements.

How much inventory funding can I get?

Our range starts at $25,000. The amount depends mainly on your deposits and existing obligations.

How fast can I place the order?

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

Is my credit good enough?

FICO 500+ is considered. Deposits and cash flow weigh heavily in our review.

Bulk primer $11,000.00
Finish coats $24,000.00
Sundries restock $5,500.00
Supplier balance $16,500.00

Example uses for illustration only.

How to improve your chances

Smarter buying keeps inventory from tying up cash.

  • Order against signed jobs, not guesses
  • Store paint in climate-controlled space
  • Bill material deposits on large jobs
  • Review supplier pricing tiers each quarter

Inventory funding compared

Merchant Fund Express
Traditional bank loans
Application
About 5 minutes
Multi-page forms
Documents
About 3 months of statements
Tax returns, financials
Credit
FICO 500+ considered
Strong credit expected
Speed
As little as 24 hours if qualified
Weeks
Who can apply
Sole proprietors included
Often prefers larger firms

Stock up before the next big job

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

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