Business Loans for Contractors

Contractors and subcontractors often have to cover labor, materials, and equipment costs well before a client or general contractor pays the invoice tied to that work. A single large project can strain cash flow the same week it should be a win. Business loans for contractors from Expansion Capital Group can help close that gap so your crew and your projects keep moving without waiting on payment terms to catch up.

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Why Contractors and Subcontractors Choose ECG

Contracting businesses often face a mismatch between when a job is done and when payment actually arrives, especially on 30- or 60-day terms tied to a general contractor or larger client. Meanwhile, payroll doesn't pause, materials need to be purchased before the next job starts, and insurance and bonding costs don't wait for the last invoice to clear.

Banks often focus first on credit history. We start by understanding how your contracting business performs today. If your projects are getting done, your client relationships are steady, and your revenue holds up month to month, that tells an important part of the story.

Expansion Capital Group evaluates your business revenue and cash flow instead of relying only on your credit score, giving established contractors with less-than-perfect credit the opportunity to be evaluated on the full picture.

Applying doesn't mean you're on your own. You'll work with a dedicated funding advisor who can answer questions, explain what information is needed, and help guide you through the application process. We use a soft credit pull when checking your eligibility, so exploring your financing options won't affect your credit score.

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40,000+

small businesses who have received funding from us

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$1.5 Billion+ 

in funded dollars to small businesses

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30 Minute

decision usually provided when applying for funding 

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Same Day*

funding possible once approved

What Can You Do with a Contractor Loan or Funding?

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    Project Financing

    Secure funds to cover upfront costs for labor, materials, and equipment rental on a specific project, before the client payment tied to that work arrives.

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    Equipment Purchase

    Purchase or lease the tools, machinery, or vehicles your work requires. Equipment financing can help you get what the job needs without covering the full cost upfront

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    Training & Certification

    Invest in training and certification for your crew to keep their skills and qualifications current, making your business more competitive for larger contracts.

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    Insurance Coverage

    Cover liability insurance, workers' comp, and other essential coverage your business needs to take on new projects and stay compliant.

Which Funding Option Fits Your Business?

 Business Loan or FundingRevenue-Based FinancingEquipment LeasingAccounts Receivable Factoring
Best forGeneral expenses like payroll, materials, or insurance premiumsBusinesses with ongoing revenue that fluctuates project to projectPurchasing or upgrading tools, machinery, or vehiclesTurning an unpaid client or GC invoice into cash now
How it worksA lump sum of capital for eligible business expensesRepayment structured around your business's performance, not a fixed scheduleAccess to equipment through a fixed term with periodic paymentsCash advanced based on a percentage of an outstanding invoice
Example scenarioCovering payroll and materials across multiple active jobsManaging cash flow through a slower stretch between projectsReplacing an aging piece of equipment before the next project startsWaiting on a general contractor to pay a completed job on 30- or 60-day terms

What Small Business Owners Say About ECG

See what small business owners are saying about their experience with Expansion Capital Group, rated 4.4 out of 5 on Trustpilot.

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FAQs

Ready to Explore Your Funding Options?

Checking your eligibility only takes a few minutes and won't affect your credit score. A funding advisor can review your business, answer your questions, and explain the financing options that may fit your shop. There's no obligation to move forward.

Apply for Funding

The statement that "funding can occur as fast as the same day" describes the fastest possible timeline and is neither typical nor guaranteed. Actual timing depends on the completeness of your application, ECG's review, the transfer method used, and the processing and cutoff times of your financial institution, which are outside ECG's control. Submitting an application does not guarantee approval, funding, or any particular terms.

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