BDC Equipment purchase financing (2022)

ByMaurice January 26, 2022September 6, 2022

Description:

BDC helps Canadian businesses invest in equipment to expand and modernize operations, or replace outdated machinery so that they can increase production and fuel their growth.

Financing can be used to:

increase capacity (purchase production line machinery, equipment, or specialized equipment such as lab material),

improve efficiency (invest in commercial vehicles or modernize operations),

complement their line of credit (replenish working capital depleted by equipment costs).

Comments on Funding:

Funding is up to 125% of the purchase cost and expenses and starts at:

$10,000 for businesses that have been in operation between 12 and 24 months and
$100,000 for businesses that have been in operation for more than 24 months.

The above-mentioned amounts are requested by the online application system when trying to apply.

Loan terms:

up to 12 years repayment period;
up to 24 months principal postponement at the start of the loan.
BDC doesn’t take personal assets as collateral for the loan.

When It Ends:

Ongoing

Deadline:

Rolling deadline

Eligibility:

be Canadian citizens or permanent residents;
have reached the age of majority in the province or territory in which they live;
have a business that has been in operations for at least 12 months.

Applications Steps:

Applicant must:

complete an online business loan request providing a few details about the business, the project and contact information;

further discuss with a BDC representative when contacted.

Documentation Needed:

Some preliminary documentation:

Sales forecasts to show how an equipment purchase will impact revenue and profit.
An explanation of how the equipment will increase sales or improve efficiency.
Financial statements to show the company’s financial health.

Other Things to Note:

The loans can be used for: Production line machinery and equipment; Specialized technology, such as lab equipment; or Commercial vehicles and much more.

Testimonials:

“I’m a relationship builder, so we’re loyal to BDC because the bank really wants us to succeed. With their financing, we’ve been able to grow a profitable business.” – Cristen DeCarolis, Pizzeria Prima Strada