Automated storage and retrieval systems (AS/RS) financing

Automated storage and retrieval systems store and deliver goods with shuttles, cranes or robots, packing more inventory into less space and cutting walking time. They are major projects that combine equipment, software and installation.

Finance an AS/RS

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Automated storage and retrieval systems (AS/RS) we finance

What to know when financing an AS/RS

  • Software, integration and installation can be a large share of the project.
  • Lenders look at the business case and the integrator’s track record.
  • Phased projects can be funded in stages, depending on scope and credit.
  • Requests above $1M require financial statements.

How it’s usually structured

An EFA or lease, with funding structured around installation and acceptance for larger systems.

Equipment finance agreement (EFA)You own it from day one. Fixed payments; usually eligible for Section 179.
$1-buyout leaseLease payments, then you buy it for $1. Treated much like an EFA for tax.
Fair-market-value (FMV) leaseLower payments. Return, renew or buy at market value at the end.

What we look at

Time in business, business and owner credit, revenue, and the equipment’s details: make, model, year, serial number and condition. Requests above $1M also need financial statements.

Section 179

Equipment bought with an EFA or $1-buyout lease and placed in service by December 31 may qualify for a first-year deduction. Estimate your tax savings.

Working capital

Need cash for delivery, training, materials or the ramp-up? Add working capital to the same application.

Automated storage and retrieval systems (AS/RS) financing questions

Can integration and software be financed?

Within soft-cost limits, yes. We review the integrator’s quote and scope.

Do you finance vertical lift modules?

Yes, including smaller systems for parts rooms and distribution.

How much can I finance?

LenderCloud finances equipment from $10,000 to $10 million. Requests up to $1 million can usually be decided on the application alone; larger requests need financial statements. All financing is subject to credit approval.

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