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Residential & Commercial · Crew Scaling

Painting Contractor Funding

Capital for residential and commercial painting contractors. Scale your crew, buy materials for large jobs, and manage the cash flow gap between job start and customer payment.

Capital Solutions

Scale Your Crew. Win More Bids. Get Paid Faster.

Painting contractors have some of the lowest capital barriers to entry in the trades — which also means the most competition. The contractors who win in this market are those who can mobilize quickly for large bids, carry multiple crews on large commercial projects, and invest in the quality materials and training that justify premium pricing. All of these require working capital that outpaces payment cycles.

Residential painting is highly seasonal — spring and summer dominate, with October through February representing the slowest period in most markets. Commercial painting, government contracts, and property management relationships provide more year-round work but require larger job deposits, crew insurance, and bonding. Our programs are designed for painters at every stage — from two-person crews looking to scale to established commercial operations.

$500K
Max funding
Same Day
Available
$38K
Average funded

Common Funding Uses

Crew expansion and labor costs for large commercial bids
Paint, primers, and specialty coatings for large jobs
Commercial van or equipment trailer purchase
Sprayers, scaffolding, and professional equipment
Insurance and bonding for commercial bids
Marketing for property management relationships
Working capital through winter slow season
Subcontractor management for multi-phase projects
Recommended Program
Merchant Cash Advance or Working Capital Loan
MCA is ideal for painting contractors due to flexible repayment — lower during winter slow season, higher during spring and summer peak. Working capital loans provide fixed-term funding for specific crew investments or equipment purchases.
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Quick Qualifications
  • 6+ months in operation
  • $10,000+ monthly average deposits
  • Active business entity and licensing
  • All credit profiles considered
  • Residential, commercial, and industrial painting
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Frequently Asked Questions

Can a contractor with seasonal revenue get funded?
Yes. Seasonal revenue is a well-understood feature of the contracting business. We evaluate your 3–6 month average deposits rather than your worst month. Strong peak-season revenue supports qualification even during slower winter or rainy-season months.
Do you fund subcontractors as well as general contractors?
Yes. Subcontractors qualify for the same programs as GCs. The application evaluates your business bank deposits regardless of whether your clients are property owners, general contractors, or developers.
How fast can a contractor get funded?
Qualified contractors receive same-day to 72-hour ACH deposits for working capital programs. Equipment financing closes in 2–7 business days with a vendor or dealer quote.
Does my contractor license affect my ability to get funding?
An active contractor license in your state is a positive indicator for lenders — it demonstrates legitimate business operation. An expired or suspended license can affect approval. Ensure your licensing is current before applying.
Can I use funding to cover payroll between project draws?
Yes. Payroll gap bridging between draw requests and payment receipt is one of the most common uses of contractor working capital. Invoice factoring is particularly effective for contractors with outstanding draw requests or payment applications.
What credit score do I need?
Programs start at 500 FICO for smaller advances. Scores of 620+ access the most competitive rates. Strong average monthly deposits can offset lower personal credit scores.
Can I get funded if I have existing business debt?
Often yes. We evaluate net cash flow after existing debt service. Existing business loans or MCAs are a factor but not an automatic disqualifier — many contractors with existing positions access additional working capital.
Can I use funding for a bond or surety requirement?
Yes. Surety bond premiums, license bond renewals, and performance bond requirements are eligible uses of working capital for contracting businesses.
What's the minimum monthly revenue to qualify?
Most working capital programs require $15,000+ in average monthly deposits. Equipment financing qualifications are based on purchase price, down payment, and credit profile rather than revenue minimums.
Can I get funding to hire a full crew for a large project?
Yes. Labor costs including hiring, training, payroll advances, and crew build-up for large project commitments are fully eligible uses of contractor working capital.

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