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Guides for homeowners financing a project, and contractors financing a business
Practical, sourced guides on paying for roofs, HVAC and home improvements, and on offering financing and getting capital as a contractor. Every article is attached to a page that explains the financing it describes. No rate promises, no guaranteed approvals.
How to finance a new roof: 6 options compared
How to finance a new roof: personal loans, contractor financing, HELOCs, home equity loans, credit cards and insurance compared on speed, cost and risk, with example payments and a decision checklist.
Roofing companies that offer financing: how to find one, and what to ask
How to find roofing companies with financing available near you, the questions that expose a bad financing plan, how dealer fees and deferred interest work, and when to bring your own loan instead.
Does insurance cover roof replacement? Storm claims explained
Does homeowners insurance cover roof replacement? When storm damage is covered, how deductibles and depreciation work, the claims process step by step, and how to finance the gap. Not legal or insurance advice.
How to offer financing to your customers: a contractor's step-by-step guide
How contractors offer financing to customers: choosing a program, setup, presenting a monthly payment, handling declines with second-look lenders, what you can and can't say, and how you get paid.
Best contractor financing companies compared: an honest look, including our competitors
An honest comparison of contractor financing companies and models: consumer-lending marketplaces, single-lender dealer programs, manufacturer programs and business-capital platforms, with what each is good at and where AL Elite fits.
HELOC vs roof loan vs contractor financing: which should pay for the roof?
Home equity loan or HELOC vs an unsecured roof loan or contractor financing: speed, cost, collateral risk and tax questions compared, with a decision guide.
How to bid construction jobs (and price in financing)
How to bid construction jobs profitably: takeoffs, labor burden, overhead recovery, margin vs markup, contingency, payment terms, and how to price in the cost of financing the job or offering customer financing.
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