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SBA 7(a) for Business Vehicle Fleet

10-year, 10% down SBA loan on commercial vehicles vs 5-yr 20% down traditional.

Overview

SBA 7(a) can finance business vehicles/fleets — including titled work trucks, box trucks, transit vans, and even RVs used commercially — with 10% down and 10-year amort at Prime + 2.75%. Compared to standard commercial auto loans (20–25% down, 60-month term, 8–10%), this dramatically improves DSCR and preserves working capital. Ideal for landscaping, mobile trades, delivery, and small trucking operations scaling their fleet.

Best fit
Trades/service businesses scaling fleetDelivery/logistics startupsLandscape/HVAC/plumbing operators
Estimated impact
Preserve $30K–$80K working capital per vehicle vs conventional

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