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Cat® Equipment Financing Requirements

Cat Financial offers flexible equipment financing options, including loans and leases, tailored to your credit profile, equipment background, and business cash flow. Usually, you'll need a valid photo ID, some credit history (either personal or business), and proof of current work. If you're applying for $350,000 or less, you might enjoy quicker decisions to help you get started sooner.

Key Equipment Financing Requirements:

CREDIT RATING

When applying for less than $350,000 USD for heavy equipment like excavators or skid steers, we’ll quickly provide a decision based on information from the Consumer Bureau Report (CBR). If the CBR doesn’t give us enough detail, or if your situation needs a bit more attention, a friendly credit analyst will personally review your application and may ask for more information to help us make the best decision.

Credit Rating
Credit Rating

EQUIPMENT FINANCING & CREDIT HISTORY

If you’re new to Cat Financial, we may ask for previous financing or machine purchases, like on dozers, compactors or excavators. That’s easy if you have a history with your local Cat dealer, who works directly with us. A good payment record — even for rentals — works in your favor.

Equipment Financing History
Equipment Financing History

DOCUMENTATION

If you're new to heavy equipment purchases or financing, don't worry. Just show us your solid standing with other types of loans, like a mortgage, car or truck loan, credit card, motorcycle or boat loan, or even student loans. 

Overall Credit History
Overall Credit History

WORK ON HAND

Have upcoming jobs on your schedule? Sharing your current projects can be a big help during the approval process, especially if you’re looking to finance heavy equipment, like skid steers and dozers. It allows our team to get a good sense of your upcoming projects (and income) over the next three to six months. The fastest way for our credit team to review everything is by sending over copies of your contracts.

Work on Hand
Work on Hand

 

Cat Equipment Financing Options:

 

Cat Commercial Account

The Cat® Commercial Account is the easy way to pay for parts, attachments, service and protection plans for your equipment. It gives you the flexibility to get what you need now for your compactors, dozers, pavers or other equipment, and then manage low monthly payments or pay in full as your budget allows. You can also use your Cat Commercial Account for equipment rentals, repairs and rebuilds.

Cat Equipment Lease

Getting the new or used machine you need is quick and easy, whether it's an excavator or a wheel or track loader. Leasing options help keep your financial investment, risk, and qualification requirements lower, making the process smoother.

With lower upfront costs, smaller monthly payments, and extended lease terms of over 60 months, plus flexible options to return, buy, or extend, it’s a convenient way to get your equipment working without a heavy long-term commitment.

Cat Equipment Loan

You can finance a Cat® mini excavator, skid steer loader, or backhoe with a traditional loan that lets you get to work immediately while building equipment equity. You can use cash, a trade‑in, or rental equity for your down payment and choose from flexible payment plans, including skip‑payment options for qualified buyers.



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How to Apply For Cat Equipment Financing:

Your time matters. That’s why we make financing and account management easy. Apply online in minutes for equipment financing, a revolving line of credit with the Cat Commercial Account account — or both.

If you have questions about our financing application, contact your local Cat dealer. Together, we can guide you through the process.

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THE CAT FINANCIAL DIFFERENCE

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Equipment Financing Requirements FAQ:

For a brand-new company, Cat Financial bases approvals on personal credit, alternative loan histories, and proof of upcoming contracts. If there is no commercial equipment history, they consider personal standing, and approvals under $350,000 USD are fast-tracked using Consumer Bureau Reports.

Yes, municipal contracts can be factored into your approval odds for equipment financing.

Typical minimum requirements include a valid photo ID, proof of cash flow, and credit history.

Financing Cat equipment works by letting you acquire the machinery you need now and pay for it over time through flexible loans, leases, and rentals. Learn more about what equipment financing is in this blog.

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