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Business financing and working capital for electrical contractors in Canada

Tell us what your electrical contractor needs. We review your situation, explain in plain terms which options may fit and what each costs in total, and introduce you to independent lenders. There is no obligation, and Xito is not a lender.

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Cash-flow pressures electrical contractors often face

Wire, panels and fixtures are bought before the client pays, and commercial jobs often pay on milestones.

Licensed electricians are costly to keep on payroll between jobs.

Large projects can tie up cash for months.

What owners use financing for

  • Buy materials for a project before the first draw
  • Cover payroll and vehicle costs
  • Fund tools and test equipment
  • Bridge holdbacks

What lenders usually look at

  • Backlog and contracts in hand
  • Bank statements and deposit trends
  • Receivables from commercial clients

Each lender sets its own requirements. Typical working capital programs also look for at least 6 months in business, regular deposits into a Canadian business bank account and roughly $10,000 or more in monthly revenue.

A hypothetical example

A hypothetical electrical contractor wins a commercial build-out where materials are needed in week one but the first milestone is paid in week six. It asks about options to cover materials and wages.

This is a hypothetical illustration, not a client story or a promise of results. Approval, amounts, terms and timing are decided by each lender and depend on your own numbers.

We show you total repayment in dollars. Short-term working capital is usually faster and easier to qualify for than a bank loan, and usually costs more. You compare the options before you decide, and nothing goes ahead without your approval.

How it works

1

Request your review and gather documents

Fill in the short form below, pick your funding range to see what to have ready, and send your documents through our secure upload link. You can upload right away.

2

We call you

We call Monday to Friday during business hours to understand what you need and how fast.

3

You choose

We bring back your options with the total cost of each. Nothing proceeds without your approval.

Choose your funding range and see what to send

    Send documents securely

    Please put your business name in each file name. Send documents only through our secure upload link. The full list is on our document checklist.

    Request a financing review for your electrical contractor

    No obligation. We call you back within 2 hours during business hours.

    Prefer to talk? Call 403-827-1014 or email intake@xitocapital.com.

    What Xito does

    Xito is not a lender. We introduce businesses to independent lenders and funding providers.

    We review your numbers, explain your options and introduce you to lenders whose programs fit. The lender, not Xito, makes the credit decision and sets the terms.

    Who you will deal with

    Xito Capital Partners is a Calgary-based advisory firm led by Andrew Apedoe, with a background in valuation and investment banking. Many clients come to us before a sale, a refinancing or a lender review.

    How lenders read the financials of an electrical contractor

    Job-based billing and holdbacks

    Electrical jobs are often billed in stages, and holdbacks can keep part of each payment tied up until the project closes. Lenders will ask how long holdbacks stay outstanding.

    Material costs

    Wire, panels and fixtures are bought before the customer pays, and prices such as copper can move between quote and purchase. Show how you price jobs to absorb that.

    Commercial and residential mix

    Commercial work often pays on longer terms than residential service calls. Show the split and which general contractors you rely on.

    Licensed crews

    Electrical work needs licensed electricians and registered apprentices. Lenders commonly look at crew stability, safety standing and insurance.

    Financing options to look at

    Which option fits depends on your history, your customers and how quickly you need funds. Each lender sets its own requirements and makes its own credit decision.

    What to have ready before a review

    Xito is not a lender. We explain which options may fit, show the total cost of each and introduce you to independent lenders.

    Common questions from electrical contractors

    What if my customers pay on milestones?

    Many contractors face this. Lenders look at contracts and deposits to understand timing. Each file is reviewed case by case.

    Does Xito lend money?

    No. Xito is not a lender. We review your situation and introduce you to independent lenders and funding providers. The lender makes the credit decision and sets the terms.

    What will financing cost?

    It varies by lender, amount and term. Short-term working capital is usually more expensive than a bank loan, so we show you the total repayment in dollars for each option before you decide.

    How long does it take?

    Timing depends on the lender, how quickly you send a complete file and approval. Smaller requests can move faster than larger ones. Timing is never guaranteed.

    What do I need to apply?

    Lenders commonly ask for recent business bank statements, owner identification and a void cheque. Larger requests may need financial statements, receivables aging and CRA balances. Each lender sets its own requirements.

    Related industries

    Also see our general business financing page, the document checklist and the advance cost calculator.