Comprehensive Credit Underwriting Guideline for Excavator Financing
Equipment financing is not a one-size-fits-all solution for any business. Navigating the complexities of financing can be challenging, especially for those with limited time in business or lack of credit history small business.
However, Liberty Capital has deep roots in the equipment leasing industry who can bring over 20 years of experience financing equipment. Their knowledge and expertise, make them well-equipped to handle all types of equipment financing needs for any industry.
Application only financing makes it easy to get financing without having to show profit.
We can break up multiple financing exposures to accommodate lender’s exposure limit to accomplish to accomplish a “Low Doc Equipment Financing” utilizing our “app-only up to $250,000 financing.” This is just a guide. Not an absolute credit window but a window to where you can expect. Each lender will have their own credit window and max exposure limit for each business. For example, SBA has $5MM limit per SSN but mainly follows the following exposure guidelines more or less. Here’s app-only limit based on time in business.
$3,000 – $49,999: 650 credit score or higher
- Start up to 1+ years’ time in business, present control
- Credit Reports, 5yrs clear history, No major Derog, 7min Satisfactory trade
$50,000 – $100,000: 600 credit score or higher
- 2+ years time in business
- Reference—Low-5 (banks statements or Bank Rating)
- 1 YEAR TIB (time in business) for Max Limit – APP-ONLY MAX LIMIT
$100,000-$150,000+ 625 credit score or higher
- 3+ years’ time in business, present control
- Personal guaranty required with a Fair Isaac FICO of 650 or higher
- Bank Reference—Low-5 (banks statements or Bank Rating)
- Two (2) years business tax returns
$150,000+ 675 credit score or higher
- Two (2) years business tax returns
- Bank Statements —Med-High-5 (banks statements or Bank Rating)
- Debt Schedule (maybe required)
APP-ONLY MAX LIMIT $250,000 – 725 credit score or higher
- Personal guaranty required with a Fair Isaac FICO of 725 or higher
- Bank Statements —Med-High-5 (banks statements or Bank Rating)
- 5-7 YEARS TIB for Max Limit – APP-ONLY MAX LIMIT
As you can see, your qualification is not easy with many more variables not included in here such as Paynet, Paydex, Background History, Type of Industry, Type of Equipment (new or used makes a difference due to age), dealer or private seller.
This is just to give you the main criteria you will encounter when applying for equipment financing. Most would say they rather work with a direct lender, but doing so may not be always the best choice due to complexity of getting the right approval based on the funding. It would be time consuming applying to multiple places or once you get turned down.
Comparing Business Loans to Excavator Equipment Financing
Feature | Business Loans | Merchant Cash Advance | Equipment Financing |
Ownership | 50% | 50% | 100% |
Origination, Admin Titling Fees | Low | Low to moderate | Varies |
Monthly Payments | Monthly, Daily, Weekly | Daily / Weekly | Monthly |
Credit Minimum: | 600 | 500 | 650 |
Fund Disbursements | Client | Client | Vendor |
New/Used Equipment | n/a | n/a | Yes |
Maximum Term | 24 months | 12 months | 60 months |
Time in Business | 2+ years | 6 months | Startup Ok |
Interest Rates | Moderate | High | Low |
Application Only | $150K | $250K | S250K |
Funding Time | Same Day Funding | Same Day Funding | 1- 5 days |
Bank Hopping for Equipment Loans: Why It’s Time-Consuming and How Liberty Capital Can Help.
Searching for the right equipment lender especially if you’ve already been turned down by your bank, by hopping from one bank to another just trying to figure out whether they will approval you can be a time-consuming and frustrating process, especially if you have challenging credit. Each application involves time-consuming paperwork and potential rejections. If you get turned down, how many more lenders will you apply to before seeking better options from a loan broker?
Working with an equipment loan broker like Liberty Capital can streamline the process, saving you both time and money. Brokers have access to multiple lenders that can structure any credit profile specific to you, even if your credit is less than perfect. With their expertise and network, brokers can navigate the complexities of loan applications and increase your chances of approval. You may not know all the intricacies of equipment financing thus a loan broker will be able to help you navigate.
So why go through the hassle of bank hopping when Liberty Capital can do the work for you, ensuring you get the best possible deal?
What do I need to apply?
1. ONLINE APPLICATION: You can fill out our application, upload and authorized us to process. We do soft-inquiry, and our lender will do hard inquiries once you are approved.
2. Equipment Invoice or Quote for the truck or equipment you want to buy. Multiple vendors accepted. We’ll lump them into one monthly payment for you.
3. Banks statements (3-4 months) – Proof income, proof of banking, and proof funds availability in case down payment is needed and to match for ACH Payment Drafting – as an auto pay.
Use the Capital as you see fit!
Office Upgrades
Upgrade Hardware & Office Furniture
Replacement
Replace Obsolete Equipment
Fleet
Revamp Your Fleet
Machinery Upgrades
Upgrade Aging Machinery
Latest Tech
Catch up with the latest technology
New Tools
Become Efficient and Productive with new tools
Flexibility of Used Excavator Financing
Whether you need a mini-equipment, or heavy duty excavator, Financing and Leasing can make it affordable, we are here to help!
Over 80% of small businesses nationwide utilize some form of funding and big part of it is equipment financing and leasing. Besides the tax benefits, cash flow and leveraging fixed asset is one big reason big companies lease their equipment majority of the time rather than using cash to pay for fixed asset.
Wide Range of Terms
Monthly Payment & Fixed Payback
Express Funding
Express Financing for Approvals Up to $75,000
Credit Score
Minimum 600 FICO Score Requirement
Large Funding
Equipment Leasing or Financing up to $500,000 per Location
Working Capital Funding
Easy Apply to Qualify Process (24-48 Hours)
Start Ups
Start ups for Equipment financing accepted.
Tax Deductibility of Equipment Financing
Liberty Capital understands that Cash Flow is king, which is why we offer Special Financing Programs, designed to accommodate clients with financing options requiring minimal working capital outlay, low documentation coupled with fast approval and funding. Approval requirements vary based on many factors such as time in business (TIB), credit, equipment type, industry type, and other underwriting considerations.
**Equipment Financing Special Program: **
Deferred Payments
Deferred Payments allows you to make no payments up to 90-days for qualified borrowers.
Seasonal Payments
Make small payment up to 90-days each year based on your seasonality. Make once a year for farmers.
Early Payoff Discount
Early Payoff Addendum Discount. Calculated based on the number of payments made at time of payoff.
Large Funding
Equipment Leasing or Financing up to $500,000 per Location
Fast Funding
Easy Apply to Qualify Process (24-48 Hours)
Start Ups
Start ups for Equipment financing accepted.
Flexibility of Excavator Financing with Liberty Capital.
Excavator Financing Made Easy
There are many advantages to excavator financing, leasing or short-term lease.
No Application Fee
No Sales Minimum
No Additional Collateral Required
No Down Payment Required
No Payment for 90 Days
Special Financing Options
Finance New or Used mini-excavator, heavy machinery or commercial trucks
Industry Restriction-free
What’s Your Expansion Needs?
Our small business financing experts are available to guide you through the funding Process.
Despite technological advancements, loans, especially in excavator equipment financing, predominantly involve personal interaction with an underwriter to ensure as fraud prevention. Automation may not suffice, particularly when dealing with a third party like the vendor and the complexities of equipment purchase. In such scenarios, business owners are often better served by collaborating with a Business Loans Broker like Liberty Capital Group, Inc., who can steer them in the right direction.
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