Is purchase order financing a good fit for aerospace & defense manufacturing?

Yes — purchase order financing is one of the programs we most commonly place for aerospace & defense manufacturing shops. Manufacturers who have a confirmed purchase order from a creditworthy buyer but need capital to buy materials or pay suppliers.

How fast can a aerospace & defense 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 you charge aerospace & defense manufacturing manufacturers any fees?

No. We are a business consulting service and are not paid by you. Our funding partners compensate us only after a referred manufacturer actually receives their funds.

Do I have to give up equity?

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

Can government receivables be factored?

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.

Do you work with AS9100 and ITAR-registered shops?

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.

Is PO financing more expensive than a bank line?

It typically costs more than a traditional bank line, but it's often the difference between accepting a large order or turning it down. The profit on the order usually more than covers the cost.

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Purchase Order Financing · Aerospace & Defense Manufacturing

Purchase Order Financing for Aerospace & Defense Manufacturing shops

Say yes to the big PO. We match aerospace & defense manufacturing manufacturers with the purchase order financing structure that fits how you actually run — no equity given up, no application, origination, or closing fees to you.

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Why aerospace & defense manufacturing shops choose purchase order 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.

Purchase Order Financing is one of the most direct ways to close that gap. Get the capital to fulfill large customer orders without straining cash flow.

What aerospace & defense manufacturing shops get

Take on orders that would otherwise be out of reach
Doesn't require giving up equity
Often pairs with invoice factoring for continuous cash flow

How it works

1You receive a purchase order from a creditworthy customer.
2The PO financing partner pays your suppliers (directly or via letter of credit) so you can produce the order.
3You produce and deliver the goods.
4The customer pays on the invoice; the financing is repaid and you keep the profit.

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 placed into purchase order 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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