Business finance
Business Loans For General Engineering Specialists
Working capital, equipment, and growth finance for general engineering specialists — matched to your revenue and time trading, not a generic credit score.
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How it works
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Tell us what you need
A few details about your business and what the finance is for. Takes under a minute.
We match you
We line you up with the right vetted lender for general engineering specialists and your situation — no guesswork.
Get funded
Your lender takes it from there — approval and funds, sorted.
What you get
Built around your business
- Asset and equipment finance sized to major purchases, not a generic limit.
- Structures that match repayments to the revenue the asset generates.
- One application across lenders that fund large equipment outlays.
How it works
Simple next steps
- 1Tell us the asset, the amount, and how long you've been trading.
- 2We match it to lenders that finance high-value equipment.
- 3You compare the structures and proceed only if one fits.
Important note
Good to know
No lock-in and no obligation. We only connect you with a partner if it genuinely helps — you decide whether to proceed.
Business finance
Financing for General Engineering Specialists
General engineering is genuinely capital-heavy. A lathe, mill, CNC machine, press or welding plant can each run well into six figures, and the machine has to stay busy to earn its keep. With many jobs around the ~$120,000 finance mark for equipment, separating machine finance from working capital keeps both manageable while you carry material costs on account work.
Equipment finance can fund a new or used machine with the asset itself supporting the loan, while a working-capital line covers materials and wages until industrial accounts pay. Cockatoo helps match you to a lender that understands plant finance and account-driven cash flow.
Common questions
General Engineering Specialists — business loan questions
Can I finance a lathe, mill or CNC machine?
Yes. Machine tools are well suited to equipment finance, often with the machine itself supporting the loan. With kit around the ~$120,000 mark, Cockatoo helps match you to a lender comfortable with high-value industrial plant, new or used.
How do I cover materials while accounts pay on terms?
A working-capital line is built for that gap — covering materials and wages on a job before the industrial customer pays. Keeping it separate from your machine finance means a big order doesn't leave you short while you wait on the invoice.
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