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Welding Shop
Business Loans
Capital built for how welding shops run. Welders and plasma cutters, steel and consumables, and the gap until a job pays, funded through one application to a network of 75+ lenders. Powered by National Business Capital.
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Why Welding Shops Choose Manu
Finance welders, plasma cutters, press brakes, and rigs, secured by the asset.
Cover steel, gas, and labor before a job pays.
Smaller deals fund in hours to days. No hard credit pull to pre-qualify.
A single form reaches 75+ lenders, so you compare offers instead of chasing banks.
Financing Options
One application returns matched offers across products, so you compare instead of guess.
Built for Welding and Fabrication
Programs tuned to how shops operate:
- Structural and steel fabrication, for press brakes, ironworkers, and CNC plasma
- Mobile and field welding, for rigs, trucks, and portable equipment
- Pipe and pressure welding, for specialized machines and certifications
- Custom and ornamental fab, for shop equipment and finishing
How You Qualify
Lenders weigh the whole business, not just a score:
- Time in business and revenue
- Equipment and rig value as collateral
- Job backlog and signed contracts
- Margins and cash flow between payments
- Owner credit, as one input among several
Strong equipment or a signed job can carry a deal that credit alone would not.
How to Apply
- Tell us how much you need, $10K to $15M, and what for.
- Share basic business and owner details. No hard credit pull to pre-qualify.
- Send recent bank statements, plus equipment quotes or job details if relevant.
- Compare matched offers from 75+ lenders and pick what fits.
FAQ
What credit score do I need?
It varies by lender and product. Many equipment and working capital programs work across a range of credit profiles, and the network weighs the whole business, not the score alone.
Can I finance used welding equipment?
Yes. Many lenders finance used and auction welders, plasma cutters, and shop machines, secured by the asset. Terms track its age and resale value.
How fast can I get funded?
Smaller deals can fund in hours to a few business days. Larger and SBA backed loans take longer, often several weeks for SBA.
What documents do I need?
Pre-qualification needs basic business details and recent bank statements. Full underwriting may add financials, tax returns, equipment quotes, or a job or contract schedule.
Is there a hard credit pull to pre-qualify?
No. There is no hard credit pull to pre-qualify, so checking your options does not affect your credit.
Can a newer shop qualify?
Often yes. Equipment financing and contract based funding can work for younger shops when the asset or the signed work secures the deal.
SBA 7(a) versus 504?
SBA 7(a) is flexible financing up to $5M. SBA 504 funds fixed assets like real estate and heavy equipment with long terms. See SBA.gov for current details.
Sources
- U.S. Small Business Administration, loan programs: sba.gov/funding-programs/loans
- Federal Reserve, Small Business Credit Survey: fedsmallbusiness.org
- American Welding Society: aws.org
About Manu
Manu is a digital platform that helps US manufacturers and small businesses list facilities, showcase capabilities, and market products.
About National Business Capital
National Business Capital is a fintech financing platform that connects businesses with 75+ lenders, $3B+ secured nationwide since 2007.
Manu Business Lending is a paid referral partner of National Business Capital. Financing is provided by NBC and its lender network, not by Manu, and all loans are subject to lender approval, terms, and conditions.