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Estimated monthly payment
$11,048.98
Total repayment $265,176
Principal amount$225,000
Total interest paid$40,176
Estimated down payment$25,000
Total interest paid$40,176
Total repayment$265,176
Estimated payoff date11/2027
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*Qualification criteria, rates, and other funding terms will vary depending on the type and location of your business, and upon other factors. This is not a guarantee of funding, and it should not be relied upon as an accurate assessment of the availability or terms of the represented funding products.

How to Use The Equipment Loan Calculator

Estimate Monthly Payments

To make the best use of our business equipment loan calculator, however, you'll need a few additional pieces of information. The calculator requires the following:

  • Amount seeking
  • Loan term

You'll also be able to see an Annual Percentage Rate (APR) to compare costs. Total interest can be calculated by subtracting fees from the total financing cost.

Estimate How Much You May Qualify For

You can also estimate how much you may qualify for if you take out a business equipment loan. Once you fill out your information, the calculator will give you a range of dollar figures in which you may be able to borrow. This will give you an idea of the types of expenses you may cover and whether or not you might need to seek additional financing elsewhere. The inputs for this calculator include:

Business Start Date

This is the month and year your business officially started operations.

Annual Revenue

This refers to the total amount of money your business makes during a 12-month period.

Last Month's Deposits

Last month's deposits show how much money you deposited into your business bank account in the previous month.

Estimated Credit Score

This is where you select your business' estimated credit score.

Terms and Explanation

Here are the essential pieces of information you'll need to enter and notice as outputs on our business equipment loan calculator.

Amount Seeking

The amount seeking is how much you'd like to borrow when you take out an equipment loan. Most lenders will let you finance anywhere from 80% to 100% of the equipment's value. It may be helpful to have an invoice or quote for the piece(s) of equipment you're looking to purchase.

Loan or Lease Term

Loan term refers to the length of time it will take you to completely pay off your equipment loan. This may range from a few years to 10 years or longer, depending on the lender and the type of equipment loan.

Annual Rate

Annual rate is the yearly price you'll pay to borrow money. It includes interest rate and fees.

Estimated Monthly Payment

Estimated monthly payment will tell you how much you'll pay each month to pay back your equipment loan. Equipment lease terms, pricing, and structure may vary.

Total Repayment

Total repayment will explain the total cost of your equipment loan, including principal, interest, and fees.

Estimated Down Payment

This will explain how much you will pay for a down payment, expressed as a dollar amount.

How to Calculate Payments for Equipment Loans

To calculate payments on equipment loans, we'll consider the following factors.

1. Loan Amount

Most lenders offer equipment loans that are 80% to 100% of the total cost of the equipment. You might need to show an invoice from the equipment manufacturer or company when you apply for an equipment loan.

2. Loan Term

Terms for equipment loans can vary greatly. While terms between two and seven years are the most common, longer terms do exist. A longer term will lower your monthly payments, but cost you more in interest in the long run.

3. Annual Interest Rate

Factors like your credit score and loan amount will impact your annual interest rate, which includes principal, interest, and fees. Rates for equipment loans typically range from 7% to 20%. To land a great rate, it's important to shop around and compare your options.

Steps You Can Take to Reduce Equipment Loan Costs

Key Tips

Making your monthly minimum payments on time is the no-brainer way to save money while also boosting your credit score. Calendaring your due dates or setting up automatic payments can help you stay on schedule.

Some loan types or leases have prepayment penalties, while others will praise you for paying off your loan early and offer you a discount. Always ask about potential penalties and discounts so you can choose a repayment schedule that fits your budget and timeline.

Again, there are a lot of maybes here because every lender is different. Put these items on your checklist, and your funding manager can answer any questions about your repayment strategy.

FAQs

Equipment loan interest rates typically range from 7% to 20%, depending on your credit score, time in business, the type of equipment, and the lender. Borrowers with excellent credit and established businesses can often secure rates at the lower end of this range, while newer businesses or those with challenged credit may see rates on the higher end.
Equipment loan terms typically range from 2 to 7 years, though some can extend up to 10 years for expensive equipment with a long useful life. The term is often tied to the expected lifespan of the equipment—you generally don't want to still be paying for equipment after it's no longer useful to your business.
Equipment financing is often easier to obtain than other types of business loans because the equipment itself serves as collateral. Many lenders work with businesses that have credit scores as low as 550-600 and as little as 6 months in business. However, better credit and more established businesses will qualify for better rates and terms.
Typical equipment financing terms include: loan amounts from $5,000 to $5 million, terms from 1-10 years, interest rates from 7-20%, and down payments of 0-20%. Many lenders offer same-day approval and can fund within 24-48 hours. Monthly payments are fixed for the life of the loan.
Most equipment lenders will finance 80-100% of the equipment's value, up to $5 million or more for qualified borrowers. The amount you qualify for depends on your business revenue, credit score, time in business, and the type and value of the equipment. Having an invoice or quote from the equipment seller helps determine your exact financing amount.

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