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Slow-Season Funding for Plumbing and HVAC

Carry your crew and fixed costs through spring and fall, then hit peak season stocked and staffed. Apply in 5 minutes.

Plan My Season

Shoulder-Season Funding

Use the quiet months to set up the busy ones

We review your deposit history across busy and quiet stretches, so a normal seasonal dip doesn't define your whole business.

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.

Funding that understands seasonal trades

Simple and quick

Apply in about five minutes with three months of bank statements. Qualified shops can be funded in as little as 24 hours.

Flexible on credit

FICO 500+ is considered. We look at the whole deposit pattern, not only your score.

No hidden costs

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

Repayment you can see

Your repayment schedule is laid out in the offer up front, so you can plan the shoulder months.

Payroll before sales come in?

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 shoulder months are predictable. Plan for them.

Most HVAC shops know the calendar by heart. Cooling calls pile up in summer, heating calls in winter, and spring and fall go quiet. Plumbing smooths it out a bit, but new construction slows in some regions and homeowners put off discretionary work. Fixed costs stay the same: truck payments, shop rent, insurance, and the techs you don't want to lose to a competitor before the next rush.

Slow-season funding gives you a cushion for those weeks so you can keep your crew together and stock up before the phones start ringing again.

How we read a seasonal business

We review about three months of business bank statements. If those months include a slow stretch, that's normal for the trade. We look at:

Funders weigh the full pattern. A predictable seasonal dip is different from deposits that are steadily falling.

Ways shops use slow-season funding

Picking a structure

A business line of credit works well for seasonal shops because you can draw what you need in the quiet months. Working capital fits a single planned purchase. Revenue-based financing ties repayment to incoming revenue. For a full-year view, see our plumbing and HVAC cash flow guide.

Every offer shows the full repayment amount and the repayment schedule before you accept. The application takes about five minutes and starts with a soft credit pull.

Frequently Asked Questions

Will a slow month on my statements count against me?

Seasonal dips are expected in HVAC and plumbing. Funders look at the overall deposit pattern and how your business recovers, not one quiet month by itself.

When should I apply for slow-season funding?

Before cash gets tight is best. Applying as the busy season winds down lets you plan with more options.

Can I use the money to buy equipment stock before summer?

Yes. Many shops use slow-season funds to buy units and parts ahead of peak demand.

How much can I get?

Funding ranges from $25,000 to $5,000,000. Your amount depends mostly on your deposits and existing obligations.

Do I need a perfect credit score?

No. FICO 500+ is considered, and sole proprietors can apply.

Is a line of credit better than a lump sum for the off season?

It depends on how you plan to use it. A line of credit lets you draw only what you need as quiet weeks come up, while working capital gives you one amount for a planned expense like pre-season inventory. Your offer shows the full repayment amount and schedule either way, so you can compare before you accept.

Retain techs $40,000.00
Pre-season units $65,000.00
Tune-up marketing $12,000.00
Shop rent $9,500.00

Example uses for illustration only.

How to improve your chances

Seasonal shops can strengthen their position before the quiet months arrive.

  • Grow maintenance agreements for year-round deposits
  • Apply before your busy season fully ends
  • Keep personal and business spending in separate accounts
  • Track which months dip so you can request the right amount

Seasonal funding vs. waiting on a bank

Merchant Fund Express
Traditional bank loans
Seasonal dips
Reviewed in context
Often a red flag
Paperwork
About 3 months of bank statements
Two or more years of tax returns
Credit
FICO 500+ considered
Higher minimums common
Speed
As little as 24 hours if qualified
Weeks to close
Application
5 minutes online
Branch visits and forms

Get ready for your next busy season

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

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