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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 I finance paint, sprayers, and supplies for a big commercial repaint?
Yes. Bulk material and equipment purchases for large residential or commercial jobs are eligible working-capital uses.
Can funding cover crew payroll on a long multi-week project?
Yes. Payroll for extended projects, before final walk-through and payment, is a common use of contractor working capital.
Can I finance a lift, sprayer rig, or work vehicle?
Yes, via equipment financing — sprayers, lifts, and work trucks can be financed with the equipment as collateral.
Does exterior or seasonal work affect approval?
No — seasonal exterior painting revenue is evaluated on 3–6 month average deposits, not your slowest month.
Do I need a contractor license to qualify?
Where your state requires a painting or GC license, an active one is a positive signal; requirements vary by state.
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.

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