Cold plunges, saunas, compression systems and massage equipment have become revenue lines for gyms, studios and wellness centers. They are often added to an existing business to increase membership value.
Subject to credit approval and documentation.
An EFA is common. Adding a recovery area to an existing gym can be financed on its own.
| Equipment finance agreement (EFA) | You own it from day one. Fixed payments; usually eligible for Section 179. |
|---|---|
| $1-buyout lease | Lease payments, then you buy it for $1. Treated much like an EFA for tax. |
| Fair-market-value (FMV) lease | Lower payments. Return, renew or buy at market value at the end. |
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.
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.
Need cash for delivery, training, materials or the ramp-up? Add working capital to the same application.
Yes, including installation within soft-cost limits.
Yes. We look at owner experience, the business plan and credit.
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.