This Is Why You're Here
Why Printings Come to Us Instead of Their Bank
Your 15-year-old offset press needs replacing. A new digital press ($350K) would cut setup times by 80% and let you take short-run jobs profitably. Your bank doesn’t understand printing economics.
A national retailer awarded you a $200K holiday packaging print run. Paper and ink cost $65K upfront. They pay net-60 after delivery.
You’re adding large-format and signage capabilities. A $45K wide-format printer plus installation and training opens a $15K/month revenue stream.
Your main press rollers need re-covering — $16K job. While they’re out, your backup press can only handle 40% of your volume. You’ve got $110K in committed jobs due in the next 3 weeks and no way to outsource at a price that doesn’t kill your margins.
A pharmaceutical company wants you to print compliant packaging inserts — 2M units/quarter at $0.18 each. You need a $72K inline inspection system to meet FDA labeling accuracy requirements before they’ll approve your facility.
Our 10-year-old offset press was costing us $8K/month in downtime. Basecamp helped us finance a $420K digital press — approved in 6 days. Print quality went up, waste dropped 40%.
Steve H., Print Shop Owner, Charlotte, NC
Printing Financing
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Built for Your Business
Why Printing Businesses Choose Basecamp
Old Presses Bleed Money Every Day
Your 15-year-old offset press costs $8K a month in downtime and waste. A $350K digital press cuts setup times 80% and waste 40%. We fund press upgrades in 3-10 days so you stop bleeding margin.
Paper and Ink Don't Buy Themselves
A $200K holiday print run needs $65K in paper and ink upfront. The retailer pays net-60. A credit line covers consumable inventory so you never turn down a large run over material costs.
Digital Transition Without the Cash Crunch
Moving from offset to digital is a $300K-$500K investment. Banks want a 5-year business plan for an industry they don't understand. We fund the press, and working capital covers training and transition costs.
Short Runs Finally Make Money
Digital presses make short runs profitable — if you have the equipment. A $45K wide-format printer opens $15K/month in signage revenue. Equipment financing where the printer is the collateral.
What You're Up Against
The Real Challenges Printings Face
Pricing Transparency
What Printing Funding Actually Costs
Rates vary by credit, revenue, and time in business. These are typical ranges.
These are industry averages. Your actual rate depends on your revenue, credit profile, and time in business — it could be lower. Run your specific numbers in 30 seconds.
Calculate Your Real Cost →Tax Strategy
Section 179 Breakdown for Printings
Finance the equipment. Keep your cash. Take the deduction. Your digital production press costs $228,000 after taxes and you never touched your reserves.
— Bobby Friel, Basecamp Funding - Founder
How It Works
From Application to Funded in 5 Steps
No paperwork avalanche. No bank lobby. No guessing.
60-Second Application
Answer a few quick questions about your business. No documents needed yet.
Soft Credit Check
We check your options with zero impact on your FICO. Your score stays untouched.
Lenders Compete Behind the Scenes
Your profile is matched to 70+ lending partners. They compete - you never hear from them directly.
One Specialist, Multiple Offers
Your funding specialist presents your best options. No spam calls. No runaround.
Pick Your Offer & Get Funded
Choose the rate and terms that fit. Sign digitally. Funds hit your account - same day available.
Printing Capital Uses
What Printing Businesses Use Funding For
Equipment & Machinery
CNC machines, lathes, presses, conveyors, welders. Finance upgrades without draining cash reserves.
Raw Materials & Inventory
Steel, resin, lumber, components. Lock in bulk pricing and fill large orders without cash crunches.
Facility Expansion
New production lines, warehouse space, cold storage. Scale your footprint to match demand.
Workforce & Hiring
Skilled operators, engineers, floor supervisors. Staff up for large contracts and seasonal surges.
Technology & Automation
Robotics, ERP systems, IoT sensors, AI quality control. Invest in Industry 4.0 without cash strain.
Supply Chain Resilience
Dual-source suppliers, safety stock, domestic reshoring. Protect against disruptions and tariff exposure.
Full Transparency
What Kills Your Qualification (And What Doesn't)
Most lenders won't tell you this upfront. We will.
✅ These Won't Stop You
These Can Be Deal-Breakers
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Don't Wait Until You Need Funding to Get Funded
68% of loan denials happen because of weak financials at time of application. The best time to apply is when your business is performing — not when you're scrambling.
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See What Your Printing Business Qualifies For
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See What You Could Qualify For
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Estimated Approval Range
Based on 100-150% of monthly revenue
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Working Capital
Fund raw materials and payroll before customer payment arrives.
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Finance CNC machines, presses, and production equipment — asset-backed.
Learn More →Invoice Factoring
Convert net-30/60/90 invoices into same-day cash.
Learn More →Business Line of Credit
Draw for materials and tooling as production orders fluctuate.
Learn More →FAQs
Printing Business Loan FAQs
Commercial Printing Loans & Print Shop Financing — $10K to $10M+
The printing industry is in the middle of a massive shift. Offset to digital. Long runs to short runs. And the equipment that makes it work costs $350K-$500K. Meanwhile, your old Heidelberg costs $8K a month in downtime and waste, and your clients are moving to competitors with faster turnaround. Banks hear "printing" and think the industry is dying. Our lenders hear it and look at your contracts, your production volume, and your equipment ROI.
Look — a $350K digital press that cuts setup from 2 hours to 10 minutes and waste by 40%? That's not an expense. That's a $5K-$10K monthly margin improvement. A $45K wide-format printer that opens a $15K/month signage revenue stream? The math is obvious. But you need capital to get there. Equipment financing from 5% APR with the press as collateral. Working capital for paper and ink on large runs. Invoice factoring when clients pay net-30/60. One application, 60 seconds, no hard pull.
Stop Waiting on Banks. Get Your Printing Business Funded Today.
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