Commercial Refrigerators Financing
Direct answer
RCR International Finance LLC finances commercial refrigerators for restaurants, convenience stores, grocers, and caterers, including reach-in, undercounter, prep-table, and merchandising models. Funding can cover a single replacement or a full refrigeration package through an equipment loan or lease, often using the units as collateral. Eligible units, terms, and any down payment are subject to underwriting and approval based on the business and the equipment quote.
8 to 12 years
Typical useful life
New & used
What's financed
Loan / lease
Both available
The asset
Secured by
Subject to underwriting and approval.
Reviewed by the RCR International Finance LLC team
Commercial finance specialists · Last reviewed January 2026
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?Quick answer
RCR International Finance LLC finances commercial refrigerators for restaurants, convenience stores, grocers, and caterers, including reach-in, undercounter, prep-table, and merchandising models. Funding can cover a single replacement or a full refrigeration package through an equipment loan or lease, often using the units as collateral. Eligible units, terms, and any down payment are subject to underwriting and approval based on the business and the equipment quote.
Plan ahead
Estimate your payment
Model a monthly payment for commercial refrigerators before you apply.
Open the estimatorWhat commercial refrigerators you can finance
A representative sample of eligible assets in this category.
- Reach-in refrigerators (one, two, and three door)
- Undercounter and worktop refrigerators
- Refrigerated prep tables (sandwich and pizza)
- Glass-door merchandising refrigerators
- Refrigerated bases and chef bases
- Roll-in and pass-through refrigerators
- Back-bar bottle coolers
Financing commercial refrigerators: the basics
RCR International Finance LLC arranges commercial refrigerators financing for businesses acquiring refrigeration equipment. Because the asset secures the deal, commercial refrigerators is one of the more accessible commercial structures, and it keeps working capital free for payroll, materials, and growth. Subject to underwriting and approval.
New commercial refrigerators typically support longer terms and full warranties on the sealed system, which suits busy kitchens running continuously. Used refrigeration is commonly financed and valued on age and compressor condition, with term length adjusted to remaining life. Both new and used purchases are subject to underwriting and approval.
A loan moves you toward ownership of durable refrigeration units that can run for a decade, which fits operators planning a long tenure. A lease can lower upfront cost and bundle a full refrigeration package, preserving cash for the rest of the build-out. The right structure depends on cash flow, tax planning, and how long you keep the units.
Loan vs lease: which fits this asset?
Both options finance commercial refrigerators, the right choice depends on how long you keep the asset and whether ownership or lower payments matters more.
Equipment Loan
Build ownership
- You own the equipment outright at the end of the term
- Builds equity in the asset as you pay it down
- Best for equipment with a long, productive useful life
- Payments are typically higher than a comparable lease
Equipment Lease
Lower payments, flexibility
- Lower monthly payments to preserve cash flow
- Flexibility to upgrade, renew, or return at term end
- Best for assets you replace or upgrade often
- End-of-term purchase options may be available
Soft costs you can often include
Financing frequently covers more than the sticker price, so the asset is working from day one.
Freight and delivery to the kitchen or store
Roll freight and delivery to the kitchen or store into the financed amount where the structure allows.
Installation and electrical hookup
Roll installation and electrical hookup into the financed amount where the structure allows.
Removal and disposal of old units
Roll removal and disposal of old units into the financed amount where the structure allows.
Applicable sales and use taxes
Roll applicable sales and use taxes into the financed amount where the structure allows.
Extended warranty or service contracts
Roll extended warranty or service contracts into the financed amount where the structure allows.
How equipment financing works
Select equipment
Identify the commercial refrigerators and obtain a vendor quote with specifications.
Apply
Submit the quote with recent bank statements so underwriting can assess the asset and cash flow.
Loan or lease
Choose an ownership-building loan or a lower-payment lease, subject to approval.
Vendor payment
On approval, financing pays the vendor and you take delivery.
Documents to finance commercial refrigerators
- Signed equipment quote or invoice from the dealer
- Three to six months of recent business bank statements
- Most recent business tax return
- Equipment specifications: make, model, and capacity
- Driver's license or government-issued ID of the owner
- Completed credit application
All financing is subject to underwriting and approval. Program availability may vary, and documentation requirements depend on the financing structure.
Industries that finance commercial refrigerators
Key takeaways
- Commercial Refrigerators can be financed new or used, with the equipment itself serving as collateral.
- Choose a loan to build ownership or a lease for lower payments and flexibility.
- Soft costs such as freight and delivery to the kitchen or store and installation and electrical hookup can often be rolled into the financed amount.
- Financing is subject to underwriting and approval; RCR International Finance LLC does not guarantee rates or approval.
Proven Track Record
$566M+ funded across 78+ real closings
Results over claims. See genuine, closed equipment transactions, anonymized by business type, that RCR International Finance LLC has funded.
Finance commercial refrigerators for your business
RCR International Finance LLC can help you compare loan and lease options for commercial refrigerators.
All financing is subject to underwriting and approval. Program availability may vary, and documentation requirements depend on the financing structure.
Related financing
Commercial Refrigerators financing FAQs
- Can I finance a full set of refrigeration units at once?
- Yes. Reach-ins, prep tables, and merchandisers can be financed together on a single quote and valued as a package. The structure is determined during underwriting and approval.
- Do you finance glass-door merchandising refrigerators for retail?
- Yes. Merchandising refrigerators for convenience stores and grocers are financeable through an equipment loan or lease, subject to underwriting based on the units and your business profile.
- Can used refrigerators from a dealer be financed?
- Used and reconditioned units from a dealer are commonly financed. We typically request model details and condition information so the equipment can be valued, subject to underwriting.
- Is removal of old refrigeration covered in the financing?
- Removal and disposal of old units can sometimes be included as a soft cost when it appears on the same invoice. Inclusion is determined during underwriting and approval.
Important disclosure
All financing is subject to underwriting and approval. Program availability may vary, and documentation requirements depend on the financing structure.
RCR International Finance LLC does not guarantee approval, rates, or funding amounts. Terms are determined case by case after review.