Asset-Based Lending (ABL) · Aerospace & Defense Manufacturing
Asset-Based Lending (ABL) for Aerospace & Defense Manufacturing shops
Borrow against what you already own. We match aerospace & defense manufacturing manufacturers with the asset-based lending (abl) structure that fits how you actually run — no equity given up, no application, origination, or closing fees to you.
Why aerospace & defense manufacturing shops choose asset-based lending (abl)
You're on a Boeing, Lockheed, RTX, or Northrop program. Or maybe you're a Tier-3 machine shop feeding a Tier-1 you can barely pronounce. Either way, the money is real, the paperwork is thick, and the cash cycle is brutal.
AS9100 audits, ITAR handling, DFARS, source substantiation, first-article inspection — you carry all of that plus long lead-time titanium, Inconel, or aluminum, and then wait on prime-contractor payment cycles that don't care about your payroll date.
Asset-Based Lending (ABL) is one of the most direct ways to close that gap. Revolving lines secured by receivables, inventory, and equipment.
What aerospace & defense manufacturing shops get
- Line scales with your business
- Often more flexible than traditional bank debt
- Rates typically lower than factoring for the right profile
How it works
- 1The lender evaluates the value of your eligible collateral (AR, inventory, equipment).
- 2A borrowing base formula determines your available line.
- 3You draw and repay as needed, with monthly reporting.
Cash-flow realities we see in aerospace & defense manufacturing
- Government and prime-contractor payment cycles (often 45–90 days)
- AS9100, ITAR, DFARS, and CMMC compliance investment
- Long lead-time materials — titanium, Inconel, aluminum plate, castings
- Capital-intensive 5-axis, CMM, and inspection equipment
- First-article and PPAP-style validation cycles before series production
Get referred for asset-based lending (abl)
Tell us the basics. We'll confirm the fit and tell you exactly what this program requires before you fill anything long.
- ✓ No application, origination, or closing fees
- ✓ No equity given up
- ✓ US-based aerospace & defense manufacturing shops only
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes — asset-based lending (abl) is one of the programs we most commonly place for aerospace & defense manufacturing shops. Established manufacturers with meaningful receivables, inventory, and/or equipment who want a flexible revolving line. Full mechanics: the Asset-Based Lending (ABL) program page. Sector overview: Aerospace & Defense Manufacturing.
It depends on the program. Factoring often funds within days of account setup; equipment and working capital usually run days to a couple of weeks; SBA and larger term loans take longer. We tell you the real timeline up front.
No. We are an independent business financing referral service and are not paid by you. Our funding partners compensate us only after a referred manufacturer actually receives their funds.
No. Every program we refer is non-dilutive. You keep 100% ownership of your shop.
Yes. Government contract factoring requires partners familiar with the Assignment of Claims Act (31 U.S.C. §3727 and FAR 32.8). We match you with lenders that regularly handle prime and sub-prime defense receivables so the paperwork is routine.
Yes. AS9100 registration and ITAR handling are standard for aerospace and defense suppliers we work with. Lenders understand controlled tech data, US-person requirements, and export-controlled inventory.
ABL is a revolving line you draw against; factoring is the outright sale of specific invoices. ABL usually has lower cost of capital but stricter eligibility and monthly reporting requirements.
Ready to keep production moving?
Start with a quick app or a phone call. We'll tell you exactly what the right program requires. At no charge.
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