Is purchase order financing a good fit for shipbuilding & marine manufacturing?

Yes — purchase order financing is one of the programs we most commonly place for shipbuilding & marine 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 shipbuilding & marine 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 a Jones Act shipyard finance work-in-process before a milestone payment?

Yes. Asset-based lending and working capital facilities can advance against work-in-process and progress billings so a yard isn't forced to slow production while waiting on milestone acceptance and payment.

Do lenders work with shipyards on Navy or Coast Guard subcontracts?

Yes. Lenders familiar with government contracting understand subcontract flow-down terms, progress payment clauses, and assignment of claims requirements common to Navy and Coast Guard vessel programs.

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 · Shipbuilding & Marine Manufacturing

Purchase Order Financing for Shipbuilding & Marine Manufacturing shops

Say yes to the big PO. We match shipbuilding & marine 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 shipbuilding & marine manufacturing shops choose purchase order financing

You've got steel cut, hull sections welded, and a crew on the floor months before the next milestone payment hits your account. Whether you're building for the Navy, the Coast Guard, a commercial towing company, or a recreational boat brand, the contract structure is the same problem: big value delivered, payment tied to inspection and milestone sign-off.

That gap between labor and material spend and milestone payment is where yards run out of runway, especially smaller Jones Act shipyards and marine subcontractors competing against primes with deeper balance sheets.

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 shipbuilding & marine 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 shipbuilding & marine manufacturing

Progress billing and milestone payments that lag far behind labor and material spend
Navy, Coast Guard, and commercial fleet contracts with 60–120 day payment cycles after milestone acceptance
Steel, aluminum, and marine coating cost volatility on multi-year build contracts
Subcontractor and vendor payments due well before the prime contractor releases funds
High working capital needs to carry payroll through long build and inspection cycles

Get placed into purchase order financing

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✓ No application, origination, or closing fees
✓ No equity given up
✓ US-based shipbuilding & marine manufacturing shops only

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Short-term capital to bridge payroll, materials, and growth spikes.

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SBA & Term Loans for Shipbuilding & Marine Manufacturing

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