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SBA & Term Loans · Metal Fabrication

SBA & Term Loans for Metal Fabrication shops

Bigger projects. Longer terms. We match metal fabrication manufacturers with the sba & term loans structure that fits how you actually run — no equity given up, no application, origination, or closing fees to you.

Why metal fabrication shops choose sba & term loans

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.

SBA & Term Loans is one of the most direct ways to close that gap. Longer-term, lower-cost capital for growth, real estate, or acquisitions.

What metal fabrication shops get

  • Longer amortization (up to 10–25 years for real estate)
  • Competitive rates for qualified borrowers
  • Preserves cash for operations

How it works

  1. 1We help you pre-qualify and prepare a clean loan package.
  2. 2The package is referred to SBA-preferred or conventional lenders that fit your profile.
  3. 3Underwriting closes with a full doc set.
  4. 4Funds are disbursed per use of proceeds.

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 referred for sba & term loans

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 metal fabrication shops only

Quick app for metal fabrication

Takes about 30 seconds. We'll match you with the right funding partner — no obligation.

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Other programs that fit metal fabrication

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes — sba & term loans is one of the programs we most commonly place for metal fabrication shops. Established manufacturers financing acquisitions, real estate, expansion, or refinancing higher-cost debt. Full mechanics: the SBA & Term Loans program page. Sector overview: Metal Fabrication.

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. 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.

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.

SBA loans typically take 60–120 days from complete application to funding. We help you assemble a clean package up front to keep the timeline as short as possible.

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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