Is purchase order financing a good fit for metal fabrication?

Yes — purchase order financing is one of the programs we most commonly place for metal fabrication 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 metal fabrication 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 metal fabrication 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 I finance a used CNC or press brake?

Yes. Used equipment financing is common in metal fab. Age and condition of the machine affect the rate and term, but partners will finance both dealer purchases and private-party deals, including auction buys with an invoice.

How does factoring work for a job shop with lots of small POs?

Job shops actually fit factoring well. Even small invoices can be factored in batch — often 85–92% advance within a day of invoice submission. The line grows automatically as you invoice more; there's no fixed cap.

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 · Metal Fabrication

Purchase Order Financing for Metal Fabrication shops

Say yes to the big PO. We match metal fabrication 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 metal fabrication shops choose purchase order financing

You bought the steel in cash. You paid the welders on Friday. You cut, formed, welded, and shipped it. And now you're staring at a net-60 invoice from a GC or a Tier-1 that won't hit your account until August.

That's not a business problem — that's a working capital problem, and it has a clean fix. Factoring turns those invoices into cash within days. Equipment financing puts the next press brake, laser, or CNC on the floor without draining the checking account.

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 metal fabrication 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 metal fabrication

Steel, aluminum, and stainless prices swinging quote-to-quote
GCs, OEMs, and Tier-1 suppliers on net-60 or net-90 terms
Capital-intensive CNC, laser, waterjet, and press brake purchases
Payroll for skilled welders, machinists, and programmers that can't slip
Progress-billed structural jobs where you're carrying the project

Get placed into purchase order financing

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✓ US-based metal fabrication shops only

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