Construction
Working Capital Loans for Construction
Working Capital Loans for construction provides short-term funding for day-to-day operations, with typical amounts of $5k – $1M and funding in 1 – 5 days. Construction cash flow is lumpy — progress billing and retainage create gaps that lines of credit and factoring fill.
Last updated October 23, 2026
Why construction use working capital loans
Construction cash flow is lumpy — progress billing and retainage create gaps that lines of credit and factoring fill.
- Equipment
- Materials for new jobs
- Payroll between draws
- Bonding and mobilization
How it works
Working capital equals current assets minus current liabilities. When cash is tied up in receivables or inventory, a working capital product bridges the gap.
Because the term is short, approval can be faster and requirements more flexible than long-term loans.
Requirements
- 6+ months in business
- Monthly revenue of $10k+ typical
- Recent bank statements
- Amount
- $5k – $1M
- Term
- 3 – 24 months
- Cost
- Varies by product
- Speed
- 1 – 5 days
- Credit
- 550 – 680+
Source: industry estimates compiled by BusinessFundingQuote.com; actual terms are set by each provider.
Other options for construction
| Option | Amount | Term | Typical cost | Speed | Credit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Working Capital Loans | $5k – $1M | 3 – 24 months | Varies by product | 1 – 5 days | 550 – 680+ |
| Equipment Financing | $5k – $5M | 2 – 7 years | 6% – 30% APR | 1 – 10 days | 600+ |
| Invoice Factoring | $10k – $10M | Per invoice (30–90 days) | 1% – 5% per 30 days | 1 – 3 days | Customer credit matters most |
| Business Line of Credit | $10k – $500k | Revolving; draws 6–24 mo | 10% – 60% APR | 1 – 7 days | 600 – 680+ |
| Business Term Loans | $25k – $2M | 1 – 10 years | 8% – 45% APR | 1 day – 4 weeks | 650 – 680+ |
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