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Borrow against equipment you own · Consolidate multiple payments into one · Keep using the equipment throughout

Put the equity in your equipment to work

Free up cash or lower your payments on equipment you already own.

Estimate your paymentExample rate 9%

Borrow against equipment you own

$2,115/month over 48 months

Example only, not a quote. Your rate depends on credit, time in business and the equipment's value.

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The short answer

Equipment refinancing lets you borrow against equipment your business already owns, or restructure existing equipment payments into terms that fit the business today. It suits owners with equity in trucks, machinery or other equipment who need working cash or want to combine several payments into one. The equipment stays on your site and keeps working throughout.

A sale-leaseback or equipment refinance is often one of the quicker ways for an equipment-owning business to raise a larger amount: the asset already exists, its value can be verified, and it never leaves your operation. The lender advances funds against current market value, and you repay on a fixed schedule.

Refinancing is also the practical fix when older financing no longer fits, whether that’s a higher-rate agreement signed in a tighter period or several scattered payments that would be easier to manage as one.

Why CBL

What you can expect

Our partners

Lenders we work with

Banks, credit unions and specialty lenders across Canada. We match your file to the ones that fit it.

How it works

A straightforward process

  1. Step 1

    List your equipment

    Make, model, year, hours and any remaining balances.

  2. Step 2

    Valuation and payout review

    The lender confirms the market value and any existing liens.

  3. Step 3

    Funds advanced

    Once the approval is signed, any existing liens are paid out and the funds are advanced to you.

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Eligibility

What lenders look for

Requirements vary by program. Not sure you qualify? Apply and a person at CBL will review your file.

  • Equipment owned outright or with substantial equity
  • Asset with a verifiable serial number and market value
  • Canadian registered business

FAQ

Questions owners ask

How much can I raise against equipment I own?

It depends on the equipment’s current market value, age and condition, so the amount is set once the lender has a valuation. Assets with a strong resale market, such as trucks, trailers and construction equipment, generally support the most. CBL arranges funding up to $1,000,000.

Can I keep using the equipment during a refinance?

Yes. A refinance or sale-leaseback is handled on paper, and the equipment stays in your operation throughout.

How are lease payments treated for tax purposes?

Operating lease payments on business equipment are generally deductible as an operating expense. Equipment you own or finance is instead written off through Capital Cost Allowance (CCA), with interest deducted separately. The treatment depends on how the lease is structured, so talk to your accountant; we can provide whatever documentation they need.

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Ready when you are

Apply in one sitting. Approvals can come the same day. Questions? Call 877-522-2498.

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