Equipment Term Loan | DirectLenderMatch

What is it?

DirectLenderMatch classifies Equipment Term Loan under the financing form “Secured term loan.” Its typical use in this directory is: Purchase machinery/equipment.

How does it work?

The structure is generally evaluated, supported, or secured using the following basis: Financed equipment. Exact underwriting, eligibility, terms, and availability are provider-specific and can change.

What can it be used for?

Purchase machinery/equipment.

What backs or supports it?

Financed equipment.

Why does this structure exist?

This structure provides a defined way to address the financing need described above. The provider, transaction, collateral, and underwriting context determine how the structure is implemented in practice.

Important considerations

Confirm current costs, risks, licensing, eligibility, collateral treatment, recourse, tax consequences, and availability directly with the provider and appropriate professional advisers. DirectLenderMatch does not compare rates or recommend products.

Is this actually a loan?

Loan or credit structure

Workbook classification: Yes. Financing forms such as leases, purchases, shared equity, advances, and guarantees may solve a funding need without being conventional loans.

Verified lenders or providers

Direct equipment finance provider

Crest Capital

Crest Capital currently provides equipment financing loans secured by the financed equipment.

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Last verified: 2026-08-23

Direct bank lender

First Citizens Bank

First Citizens currently documents commercial loans, asset-based/asset-backed/cash-flow solutions and commercial real-estate financing.

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Last verified: 2026-08-23

Direct equipment finance provider

Wells Fargo Equipment Finance

Wells Fargo currently identifies an equipment-finance business providing equipment financing/leasing and vendor finance.

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Last verified: 2026-08-23

Other sources & comparison

DirectLenderMatch lists providers whose offerings have been individually documented, but the list is not exhaustive. Banks, credit unions, equipment dealers, manufacturer finance programs, leasing companies, and specialty equipment lenders may offer related financing. Availability can depend on equipment type, age, use, and borrower profile.

Financing terms can differ between sources. An initial offer is not necessarily the only available option. Reviewing more than one source can help show differences in rates, fees, repayment terms, eligibility requirements, collateral treatment, and other conditions.

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