Direct Credit Funding helped an established Connecticut pizza restaurant fund $100,000 in equipment through two $50,000 transactions as the business prepared to open a new location. The restaurant had been operating since 2016, and the owner had a 634 credit score.
Deal Snapshot
| Detail | Confirmed information |
|---|---|
| Business | Pizza restaurant in Connecticut |
| Business need | Furniture and kitchen/restaurant equipment for a new location |
| Time in business | Since May 25, 2016 |
| Credit score | 634 FICO |
| Initial request | $125,000 |
| Funded structure | Two $50,000 transactions |
| Credit profile | Good comparable credit with delinquencies noted |
| Outcome | Approved and funded |
Restaurant Expansion Required a Practical Financing Structure
The customer needed new kitchen equipment and furniture to prepare another restaurant location for operation. The original request was $100,000, but the transaction did not fit neatly into a single approval.
Instead, Direct Credit Funding helped structure the financing as two $50,000 transactions. That creative approval structure provided $100,000 for the restaurant’s equipment needs and allowed the expansion to move forward.
The file combined a long operating history with a 634 FICO score and delinquencies in the credit profile. The business also had good comparable credit. By focusing on the complete transaction and using a structure suited to the deal, we helped turn the equipment request into a funded result.
Why Structure Matters in Restaurant Equipment Financing
A restaurant expansion may involve several categories of equipment and furnishings rather than one machine. In this case, the need included kitchen equipment, restaurant equipment and furniture for the new location.
Dividing the financing into two transactions created a practical path forward. For restaurant owners, the takeaway is simple: a request that does not fit one approval may still have another workable structure.
What to Prepare for an Equipment Financing Request
- A clear list of the equipment and furniture needed
- Current vendor quotes or invoices
- The requested financing amount
- Business formation and operating-history details
- Ownership and guarantor information
Providing a complete package helps Direct Credit Funding understand the project and evaluate the available options efficiently. Learn more about our restaurant and food-service equipment financing.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can restaurant equipment financing cover kitchen equipment and furniture?
Yes. Eligible projects may include commercial kitchen equipment, restaurant equipment and furniture. This Connecticut transaction included all three categories for a new location.
Can a restaurant with a 634 credit score obtain equipment financing?
Direct Credit Funding helped this restaurant secure funding with a 634 FICO score. The business had operated since 2016, had good comparable credit and presented a clear expansion need.
Why was this financing divided into two transactions?
The original request was $125,000. A creative structure using two $50,000 transactions provided $100,000 in funding and helped the restaurant move forward with its equipment needs.
Does Direct Credit Funding help finance restaurant expansions?
Yes. We help restaurants evaluate financing for equipment, furniture and other eligible assets used to open or expand locations.
Discuss Your Restaurant Equipment Project
If your restaurant is opening another location or replacing essential equipment, Direct Credit Funding can help evaluate a practical financing path. Start your application or contact our team to discuss the equipment and amount you need.
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