Equipment Financing Blog
Plain-English guides to financing the trucks and machines that keep businesses running.
Buying TipsFinance Equipment From Facebook Marketplace or CraigslistHow lenders finance equipment found on Facebook Marketplace or Craigslist: title, lien payoff, VIN checks, scams, and payments on a $24,900 dump truck.
Buying TipsHow to Finance Equipment Bought at AuctionAs of October 2026, auctions want payment in 2 to 7 days. See deadlines, buyer fees and card limits at Ritchie Bros., IronPlanet, GovDeals and Purple Wave.- Buying TipsUsed Equipment Financing: Should You Buy New or Used?Used equipment financing and new vs used equipment: how lenders view each, how long used equipment can be financed, and what to check before you buy.
Buying TipsPrivate Party Equipment Financing and Auction PurchasesPrivate party equipment financing and auction financing: buying from a private seller, title and lien checks, inspections and auction payment deadlines.
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