Program

Working Capital referrals

Cover the gap between orders and cash.

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

What is working capital?

Working capital funding gives a manufacturer a lump sum or short-term line to cover payroll, materials, and overhead between payments. Amounts typically range from $25K to $5M, priced with factor rates or APR depending on the product. Approval leans on revenue and bank activity more than collateral, and funding usually lands in 2–7 business days.

Best for

Manufacturers who need fast, flexible short-term capital to smooth cash flow or fund a specific opportunity.

How it works

  1. 1Submit a quick app so we can identify the right program.
  2. 2Provide bank statements and basic financials.
  3. 3Receive offers with terms and pricing—choose what fits.
  4. 4Funds land in your operating account.

Benefits

  • Fast decisions with minimal paperwork
  • Uses vary: payroll, materials, repairs, marketing, buyouts
  • No equity given up

Working capital payback estimator

Model a fixed-payback advance: the payment schedule, total repaid, and the cost as an annualized figure.

Your numbers
Adjust each input. Results update as you move.
Funding amount$150,000

Cash advanced at close.

$25,000$5,000,000
Factor rate1.24x

Total payback multiple. A 1.25x factor on $100,000 repays $125,000.

1.08x1.49x
Repayment term12 mo

How long the payback runs.

3 mo24 mo
Payments per month4

Weekly programs run about 4.33 payments a month, daily programs about 21.

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Estimated cost of capital
An illustration built from the inputs above, not a quote or an offer.

Total payback

$186,000

1.24x on $150,000

Cost of capital

$36,000

24.0% of the amount funded

Each payment

$3,875

48 payments over 12 months

Estimated monthly outflow

$15,500

Illustrative annualized cost

24.0%

Simple annualization, not an APR calculation

Educational tool only

These figures are for education. They are not a quote, a promise to lend, an approval, or an indication of offers to come. Manufactor Finance is a business referral service and referral service, not a bank, lender, or investor. Real pricing and structure come from the funding institution after it reviews your file, and can differ from anything shown here. Not all products are available in all states.

Compare Working Capital to other programs

All 6 programs we refer, side by side. The right fit depends on what you're funding, how fast you need it, and what your file supports. These are typical ranges, not quotes.

Advance / size
$25K–$10M+ per month
Typical cost
~1–3.5% per 30 days
Speed to fund
7–14 days to onboard, 24–48 hrs per invoice after
Best for
Shops with creditworthy B2B / gov buyers on net-30/60/90
Advance / size
$100K–$25M per PO
Typical cost
~2–6% per 30 days
Speed to fund
1–3 weeks
Best for
Funded POs from creditworthy buyers when you can't self-fund materials
Advance / size
$25K–$5M per asset
Typical cost
~7–18% APR
Speed to fund
3–10 business days
Best for
Adding capacity — CNC, robotics, lines, tooling, vehicles
Advance / size
$1M–$50M+ revolver
Typical cost
~SOFR + 3–8%
Speed to fund
3–6 weeks
Best for
Established manufacturers with A/R, inventory, and equipment collateral
Advance / size
$25K–$1M
Typical cost
Factor rate or APR — varies by product
Speed to fund
2–7 business days
Best for
Short-term gaps — payroll, materials, a specific catch-up
Advance / size
$150K–$5M+
Typical cost
~Prime + 2.75–4.75%
Speed to fund
45–120 days
Best for
Real estate, acquisitions, refis, long-horizon growth capital

Ranges are directional, not offers. Your actual terms depend on your customers, credit, revenue, and industry, and are set by the funding institution. We are an independent referral service, not a bank, lender, or investor, and we charge no application, origination, or closing fees.

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Quick answers about working capital

What is working capital?
Working capital funding gives a manufacturer a lump sum or short-term line to cover payroll, materials, and overhead between payments. Amounts typically range from $25K to $5M, priced with factor rates or APR depending on the product. Approval leans on revenue and bank activity more than collateral, and funding usually lands in 2–7 business days.
How much does working capital cost?
Working Capital typically costs Factor rates or APR, varies widely, advancing $25k–$5m. Shorter terms and higher effective cost. Best used with a clear payoff plan. These are directional ranges, not a quote. Your actual offer depends on your customers, credit, revenue, and industry, and is set by the funding institution during underwriting.
How fast can a manufacturer get working capital?
Typical timing is 2–7 business days. That range assumes a complete file: current financials, bank statements, and documentation of what the money is for. Missing documents are the most common reason a file slows down.
Who qualifies for working capital?
Manufacturers who need fast, flexible short-term capital to smooth cash flow or fund a specific opportunity. On our side, the baseline is a US-based manufacturer producing goods domestically, with B2B or B2G customers and at least $25K in monthly revenue or a confirmed purchase order that gets there. Final approval is always the funding institution's call.
Is working capital a loan?
Usually yes. Working capital funding is typically a short-term loan or advance repaid from future revenue. Terms are shorter and effective costs higher than other programs, so it works best with a clear payoff plan.

Working Capital — FAQs

Amounts depend on revenue, time in business, and cash flow. Many manufacturers qualify for lines that scale with their monthly deposits.

  • Facilities typically range from $25K to $5M.
  • Approval leans on monthly revenue and bank activity more than collateral.
  • Lines often scale with your average monthly deposits.
  • Most programs want at least 6 months in business.
  • If you invoice other businesses on terms, compare against invoice factoring.
  • Score your readiness to see what size line your revenue supports.

For most working-capital programs, an approval can come back same-day and funding can land in your operating account within 24–72 hours of signed docs.

Usually the last 3–6 months of business bank statements, a one-page application, and, for larger requests, a recent P&L and balance sheet. We tell you the exact list before you spend time gathering.

The initial review is a soft pull that does not affect your score. A hard pull only happens if you accept an offer and move forward, and only with the funder you choose.

Not necessarily. Funding partners in our network offer term loans, revolving lines, and receivables-based facilities. Cash advance and revenue-based structures are available through partners in most states and are not offered to businesses in Texas, Virginia, or Connecticut. Whatever the structure, you'll see it and its true cost plainly before you choose.

Related programs

Working Capital by industry

See how working capital works inside a specific manufacturing niche.

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Working Capital in specialized sub-niches

Industries that lean on working capital the most, broken down to the shop level.

Local referrals for working capital in every US manufacturing metro we serve.

West Coast

Midwest

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Great Lakes

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South Central

Southeast

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Mid-Atlantic

Mountain West

Northeast

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