Is asset-based lending (abl) a good fit for automotive & transportation manufacturing?

Yes — asset-based lending (abl) is one of the programs we most commonly place for automotive & transportation manufacturing shops. Established manufacturers with meaningful receivables, inventory, and/or equipment who want a flexible revolving line.

How fast can a automotive & transportation manufacturing shop get funded?

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.

Do I have to give up equity?

No. Every program we place is non-dilutive. You keep 100% ownership of your shop.

Can we factor invoices to Ford, GM, Stellantis, Toyota, or Honda?

Yes. OEM automotive receivables are among the strongest credits in factoring. Advance rates typically land at the high end (88–92%) and fees are competitive because of that credit quality.

Do you fund EV component and battery pack manufacturers?

Yes. EV motors, inverters, battery modules and packs, thermal systems, and charging infrastructure all fit the standard playbook. Equipment financing covers battery test, laser welding, dry room, and formation equipment.

How is ABL different from factoring?

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.

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Asset-Based Lending (ABL) · Automotive & Transportation Manufacturing

Asset-Based Lending (ABL) for Automotive & Transportation Manufacturing shops

Borrow against what you already own. We match automotive & transportation 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.

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Why automotive & transportation manufacturing shops choose asset-based lending (abl)

OEM programs don't wait. The launch date is the launch date, PPAP is PPAP, and if you can't fund the tooling, the ramp, or the next stamping cell, the OEM finds someone who can.

That's the pressure. Meanwhile, terms have quietly slid from net-45 to net-60 to net-75, EV programs are asking for capacity you don't yet have, and every launch eats cash months before the first serial production invoice.

Asset-Based Lending (ABL) is one of the most direct ways to close that gap. Revolving lines secured by receivables, inventory, and equipment.

What automotive & transportation 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 automotive & transportation manufacturing

OEM terms of net-60 or longer, sometimes stretched further at quarter-end
PPAP, tooling, and launch costs paid months before serial invoicing begins
Rapid ramp-ups on new programs, especially EV
Steel, aluminum, copper, and battery material price swings
Capacity investments (stamping, welding, assembly, coating lines) demanded by OEMs

Get placed into 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 automotive & transportation manufacturing shops only

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