Dock equipment financing

Dock levelers, vehicle restraints, seals and doors keep shipping and receiving safe and efficient. Upgrades are often driven by safety requirements or growth in shipping volume.

Finance dock equipment

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Dock equipment we finance

What to know when financing dock equipment

  • Installed dock equipment may be treated as building improvements; lenders review it as soft cost.
  • Projects are often bundled with racking or forklifts.
  • Landlord approval may be needed in leased buildings.
  • Safety upgrades can reduce injury and insurance costs.

How it’s usually structured

Usually financed as part of a larger warehouse project on an EFA.

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.

Dock equipment financing questions

Can I finance dock levelers in a leased building?

Often, yes, with the landlord’s consent. We review the installation as part of the request.

Is dock equipment eligible for Section 179?

Some installed equipment may be treated as a building improvement. Ask your tax advisor.

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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