Manufacturing

Business Funding for Manufacturing Companies

Manufacturers carry heavy raw-material costs, long production cycles, and capital-intensive equipment needs. ORP Group matches manufacturers — including contract, food, metal, and industrial — to a bank or lender for every type of business that understand WIP inventory, PO financing, and CNC-grade equipment funding.

Manufacturing represents over 12% of U.S. GDP and includes hundreds of thousands of small manufacturers nationwide.

Source: U.S. Small Business Administration, 2024

54% of small business applicants sought funding to expand or pursue new opportunities — including capacity-building investments common in manufacturing.

Source: Federal Reserve Small Business Credit Survey, 2024

Common Funding Challenges for Manufacturing

  • Raw material purchases must happen well before customer payments arrive.
  • Large purchase orders can outstrip working capital almost immediately.
  • CNC, presses, ovens, packaging lines, and other equipment carry high price tags.
  • Energy and labor cost spikes create sudden working-capital pressure.

Best Funding Products for Manufacturing

Our advisors most commonly match manufacturing clients with these products.

Purchase Order Financing

Lender pays your supplier directly so you can fulfill large confirmed orders without tying up your own cash.

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Revenue Based Funding

Get funding based on manufacturing revenue without pledging CNC machines, presses, or tooling.

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Business Line of Credit

Cover raw-material purchases, payroll, and operating costs between customer payments.

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SBA 7(a) Loans

Up to $5M for capacity expansion, real estate, or major equipment investments at the lowest available rates.

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How Much Can a Manufacturing Business Qualify For?

Funding range
$25,000 – $5,000,000
Typical qualifying profile
$30,000+ in monthly revenue and 1+ year in business preferred

Frequently Asked Questions

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