Commercial HVAC capital

Capital for HVAC projects — HVAC Capital

Commercial contractors and facility managers can compare loans, leases, and bridge options with a soft pull.

Soft inquiry first, no credit hit.

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Field terms
  • RTU
  • BAS controls
  • Tonnage
  • Change order
  • Lead time
  • Commissioning
  • Make-ready
  • Startup
  • $25K-$1M Typical request size
  • 24-72 hrs Decision window
  • 1 soft pull Credit check to start

What business owners say

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From quote to wire

How HVAC deals move from quote to funding

Share the equipment list, dollar amount, and project timing. We match it to lenders that work with commercial HVAC contractors.

1
You
Share the job
Send equipment, amount, and timing.
2
Us
We match lenders
We route it to lenders that fund this asset class.
3
Lender
Review offers
Compare term, payment, and docs before you commit.
4
Lender
Get funded
E-sign and fund can land in 24-72 hours.

Soft pull start

  • No hard hit for the first review
  • Compare offers before you decide

Built for contractors

  • New installs, replacements, and controls
  • Fits project-based cash flow

Simple docs

  • Quote, bank statements, and basics
  • E-sign from office or jobsite
Why banks say no

Why standard lenders miss HVAC jobs

Seasonal revenue, mixed line items, and short operating history often break bank rules. Asset lenders focus on the equipment, the contract, and the cash flow.

01

Uneven project cash flow

Banks want flat monthly revenue, but HVAC work often pays on bid cycles, weather, and closeout timing.

Lenders can underwrite around project timing and equipment life instead of forcing a bank-style monthly pattern.
02

Short operating history

A shop with 6 to 18 months of books may be solid on paper and still miss a bank age rule.

Many equipment lenders will review open contracts, invoices, and collateral value, not just years in business.
03

One deal, many line items

Banks often reject requests that mix units, controls, freight, removal, and startup costs.

Asset lenders can finance the full package when the equipment list and use of funds are clean.
Illustrative composites

What approved requests can look like

These are illustrative composites, not real customers. They show the kinds of amounts, assets, and timelines lenders often review.

Illustrative Texas · Lease
$85K-$120K

Multi-site contractor

Two rooftop unit swaps for retail sites with controls and startup

Illustrative Illinois · Loan
$140K-$180K

Facility manager

BAS controls upgrade and new air handler for winter readiness

Illustrative Georgia · Bridge
$55K-$75K

Commercial HVAC crew

Deposit and equipment buy for a school bid before invoice timing

Illustrative New York · Extension financing
$220K-$300K

Service contractor

Chiller replacement after delay, with term reset to fit cash flow

How we label illustrative scenarios →

Related coverage

Funding for controls, chillers, and other jobs

If this request also includes refrigeration, electrical, or another capital item, we can point you to related lender coverage.

Common questions

Questions contractors ask before applying

If the quote, amount, and bank basics are ready, many requests move from soft inquiry to a decision in 24 to 72 hours. Larger or more complex jobs can take longer.