Grain handling and storage financing

Grain bins, dryers, augers and legs let farms store and condition grain and market it when prices are better. They are installed systems, so financing considers both equipment and construction.

Finance grain handling or storage equipment

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Grain handling and storage we finance

What to know when financing grain handling or storage equipment

  • Installation and concrete work are a large share of bin projects; lenders review them as soft costs.
  • Dryers and handling equipment hold value better than bins once installed.
  • Projects are often completed before harvest, with payments starting after.
  • Some bin projects may be eligible for other programs; ask your advisor.

How it’s usually structured

An EFA with annual payments after harvest is common on approved deals. Larger projects may need financial statements.

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.

Grain handling and storage financing questions

Can installation be included in a grain bin project?

Often, within soft-cost limits, when the dealer’s quote includes it.

Can payments start after harvest?

On approved deals, yes. Annual payments after harvest are common for grain systems.

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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