Can the ice maker, bin, and dispenser be financed together?

Yes. The ice-making head, storage bin, and dispenser can be financed on one quote and valued as a package. The structure is determined during underwriting and approval.

Do you finance nugget and flake ice machines for healthcare?

Yes. Nugget and flake ice machines used in healthcare and foodservice are financeable through an equipment loan or lease, subject to underwriting based on the equipment and your business profile.

Can a water filtration system be included?

Water filtration for the ice maker can often be included as a soft cost when it appears on the same invoice as the machine. Inclusion is determined during underwriting.

Is a used ice machine eligible for financing?

Used ice machines can be eligible and are valued on age and condition of the compressor and evaporator. We typically request model details and an inspection, subject to underwriting and approval.

Equipment Financing

Ice Machines Financing

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RCR International Finance LLC finances commercial ice machines for restaurants, bars, hotels, healthcare facilities, and convenience stores, including modular, undercounter, and self-contained models. Funding can cover the ice maker, bin, and dispenser through an equipment loan or lease, often using the equipment as collateral. Eligible units, terms, and any down payment are subject to underwriting and approval based on the business and the quote.

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7 to 10 years

Typical useful life

New & used

What's financed

Loan / lease

Both available

The asset

Secured by

Subject to underwriting and approval.

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What ice machines you can finance

A representative sample of eligible assets in this category.

Modular cube ice machines with storage bins
Undercounter ice machines
Self-contained countertop ice makers
Nugget and flake ice machines
Ice and water dispensers
Remote condenser ice systems
Bagged-ice production machines

Financing ice machines: the basics

RCR International Finance LLC arranges ice machines financing for businesses acquiring refrigeration equipment. Because the asset secures the deal, ice machines 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 ice machines typically qualify for longer terms and full warranties on the sealed system, which suits high-demand bars and kitchens. Used machines can be financed and valued on age and condition of the compressor and evaporator. Both new and used purchases are subject to underwriting and approval.

A loan builds ownership in an ice machine that can run for years with maintenance, which fits long-tenure operators. A lease can lower upfront cost and bundle installation, and refresh-friendly structures help when demand grows. The right structure depends on cash flow and tax planning.

Loan vs lease: which fits this asset?

Both options finance ice machines, 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 location

Roll freight and delivery to the location into the financed amount where the structure allows.

Installation, plumbing, and electrical hookup

Roll installation, plumbing, and electrical hookup into the financed amount where the structure allows.

Water filtration system for the ice maker

Roll water filtration system for the ice maker 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 ice machines 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 ice machines

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 daily ice output
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 ice machines

Restaurants

Buying kitchen and refrigeration equipment

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Food and Beverage

Buying production, packaging, and refrigeration equipment

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Hospitality

Financing property acquisition or renovation

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Key takeaways

Ice Machines 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 location and installation, plumbing, 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

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Finance ice machines for your business

RCR International Finance LLC can help you compare loan and lease options for ice machines.

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All financing is subject to underwriting and approval. Program availability may vary, and documentation requirements depend on the financing structure.

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