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IT hardware financing.

Technology refreshes are constant — paying cash for them does not have to be. We finance the servers, networking, and end-user fleets that keep your business running, on terms that match how fast the gear actually ages.

Credit, time in business and liquidity requirements are listed in one place: qualification guidelines. Buying before year end? Section 179 calculator.

$15K – $5M+ funded New & used equipment Terms to 84 months 600+ FICO on many programs Response typically within 1–2 business hours
What we finance

IT Hardware equipment we fund.

Servers & storage
Networking & security appliances
Workstation & laptop fleets
Phone & VoIP systems
POS systems
Data center buildouts
AV & conference room tech
Installation & deployment
FAQ

IT hardware financing, answered.

What IT hardware can be financed?

Servers and storage, networking and security appliances, workstation and laptop fleets, phone and VoIP systems, POS systems, data center buildouts, AV and conference room technology, and the installation and deployment that goes with them. Hardware, software, and services can be bundled on one agreement, from a $15,000 usual minimum to $5 million and above.

Should IT equipment be leased or financed?

Leased, more often than most equipment. Servers, laptops, and network gear are refreshed on a three-to-five-year cycle and are worth little at the end of it, which is exactly the case for a fair market value lease: a lower payment, an upgrade path built into the structure, and the return of the old fleet at the end of the term. Equipment that outlives its refresh cycle, such as racks, cabling, and phone systems, is usually financed and owned. The lease vs. loan guide shows both with numbers.

Can software, installation, and services be included with the hardware?

Yes. Full deployments are financed with installation, configuration, licenses, and support agreements included on qualifying transactions, so the business sees one payment for the project rather than separate hardware and services invoices.

What credit score and time in business do I need?

Many established-business programs start around 600 FICO, and two or more years in business opens the broadest set of programs and the best pricing. Between one and two years narrows the field but stays workable; under one year the file is underwritten as a startup, which typically means 700+ personal credit, relevant industry experience, and working capital left after the purchase. Because IT hardware depreciates fast, underwriting leans on the business: two or more years in business and clean cash flow matter more than they do on a truck or a machine.

The score alone rarely decides it: cash flow, the equipment, and money down all move the answer. Full detail is in the qualification guidelines and the credit score guide.

How fast can I get approved, and what documents do I need?

Most applications get a first response within 1 to 2 business hours, with same-day options on qualified files and approvals in as little as 30 minutes on clean application-only files. Funding follows in as little as 24 to 48 hours once documents are signed.

Application-only decisions, with no tax returns or financial statements, are available up to $500,000 on qualifying files; above that, expect a full financial package. The application starts with a soft credit inquiry, which does not affect your score. A reseller or MSP quote with the hardware and services itemized is usually all a first response needs.

Can a managed service provider or VAR offer this financing to its clients?

Yes. Resellers, MSPs, and integrators can offer monthly-payment pricing on projects through a vendor program at no cost to the vendor, from a simple referral to a co-branded financing page. The vendor is paid 100% of the invoice on funding.

Does Section 179 apply to IT hardware?

Usually, yes. For 2026 the Section 179 limit is $2,560,000 of qualifying equipment, phasing out above $4,090,000 of purchases, and bonus depreciation is 100%. New and used equipment both qualify, and financing does not change the deduction: equipment bought on an equipment finance agreement or a $1 buyout lease with nothing down is deducted the same as a cash purchase, as long as it is placed in service by December 31.

On a fair market value lease the funder owns the equipment, so you deduct the payments as rent instead. Run the estimate in the Section 179 calculator and confirm the treatment with your tax advisor.

How do I get started?

Run the numbers first in the Quote Builder: set the equipment cost, term, down payment, and structure and see an estimated payment in a few taps, with no credit pull. When it fits, one short application and a soft credit inquiry get you matched with a dedicated funding professional who manages the deal from application to funding.

Run the numbers, then apply.

Build your own payment, term and structure in the Quote Builder in a few taps. No credit pull, no obligation. When the numbers work, one application matches you with a dedicated funding professional who manages your deal from application to funding.