Equipment Financing · Aerospace & Defense Manufacturing
Equipment Financing for Aerospace & Defense Manufacturing shops
Add capacity without draining cash. We match aerospace & defense manufacturing manufacturers with the equipment financing 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 equipment financing
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.
Equipment Financing is one of the most direct ways to close that gap. Finance new or used machinery, CNC, robotics, and production lines.
What aerospace & defense manufacturing shops get
- Preserve working capital for materials and payroll
- Predictable monthly payments
- Potential Section 179 / bonus depreciation benefits (ask your CPA)
- Terms typically 24–72 months
How it works
- 1You identify the equipment (new or used, vendor or private-party).
- 2We refer your inquiry to an equipment lender or lessor that fits your industry and profile.
- 3You get approved, sign, and the vendor is paid directly.
- 4You make fixed payments and the equipment goes to work.
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 equipment financing
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 — equipment financing is one of the programs we most commonly place for aerospace & defense manufacturing shops. Manufacturers buying or replacing machinery, tooling, automation, or vehicles used in production. Full mechanics: the Equipment Financing 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.
Yes. Many partners finance used equipment, including private-party purchases, though rates and terms depend on the age and condition of the asset.
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.
Apply. Fund. Deliver. No obligation.
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