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CFP Second Opinion Review

Not every decline is the end of the story. A different structure can change the outcome.

Better Financing Options
Higher Approval Potential
Strong Cash Flow

Alternative Structures

Request Your 2nd Opinion Review

Upload your proposal, declination letter, or project information today.

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When Your Bank or Other Lender Says "No," Get a Second Opinion Before You Walk Away

A decline in financing doesn't always mean your project is unfinanceable. In many cases, the lender's credit policy, industry appetite, collateral requirements, or deal structure, not the quality of the borrower, is what prevents approval.

At Commercial Funding Partners, we regularly review transactions that have been declined or approved with unfavorable terms. By restructuring the financing, changing the repayment profile, or presenting the transaction differently, many projects can become financeable. In fact, our Bank Overflow Financing Desk™ exists precisely because banks themselves refer us deals that fall outside their credit policy.

Whether you've received a declination letter, a proposal that doesn't meet your needs, or simply want to know if there is a better solution available, our CFP Second Opinion Review™ provides an independent evaluation of your transaction.

What We Review

Simply upload any or all of the following:

Existing financing proposal
Bank or lender declination letter
Equipment quotes or purchase agreements
Project description
Financial information (if available)
Construction or installation timeline
Vendor information

The more information you provide, the more comprehensive our review can be.

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What Our Team Evaluates

Our senior equipment finance professionals review the transaction to identify opportunities that may have been overlooked, including:

Financing Structure

Loan vs. lease alternatives
Progress payment financing
Milestone funding
Extended terms or residual
Seasonal payment structures
Deferred payment options
Sale-leaseback of owned equipment to unlock capital

Credit Presentation

Cash flow analysis
Collateral strategy
Guarantor structure
Financial strengths
Industry considerations
Project economics

Equipment Review

Equipment eligibility
Useful life analysis
Residual value opportunities
Soft cost and non-admitted asset financing
Installation and integration costs
Technology considerations

Capital Strategy

Preserving working capital
Reduce cash down requirements
Improve monthly cash flow
Increase approval probability
Match payments to project ROI

Why Good Projects Get Declined

Many financing requests are declined for reasons unrelated to the borrower.

Common issues include:

The wrong financing product
Inexperienced lender
Industry concentration limits
Equipment outside a bank's lending policy
Project size exceeds lending authority
Construction draw requirements
Vendor payment timing
International equipment purchases
Soft costs not properly structured
Growth creating temporary leverage issues

A different financing structure can often produce a completely different outcome. Browse our case studies and recent transactions to see restructured deals that closed after an initial decline.

Our Review Process

Step 1 - Upload Your Information

Submit your proposal, declination letter, or project details through our secure portal.

Step 2 - CFP Analysis

Our experienced structuring team evaluates the transaction and identifies alternative financing approaches.

Step 3 - Strategy Review

We prepare recommendations that may improve approval potential, preserve liquidity, or reduce financing costs.

Step 4 - Financing Option

If appropriate, we present financing solutions available through Commercial Funding Partners and our institutional capital relationships — from straightforward equipment financing to vendor-supported programs and multi-phase funding structures."

You Have Nothing to Lose by Asking

A second opinion can provide:

Better financing terms
Higher approval potential
Increased borrowing capacity
Improved cash flow
Lower upfront investment
Alternative financing structures
Faster project execution

Sometimes the solution is as simple as changing the structure-not changing the borrower.

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Typical Projects We Review

Our team regularly evaluates transactions involving:

Energy projects
Food processing systems
Material handling equipment
Mining equipment
Data center equipment
Industrial machinery
Municipal equipment

Projects typically range from $250,000 to $100 million.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is there a cost for the review?

No. The CFP Second Opinion Review™ is provided without obligation.

No. We do not contact your existing lender unless you specifically request that we do so.

Yes. All submitted information is handled confidentially and reviewed only by our financing professionals.

That is exactly why this program exists. A decline from one lender does not necessarily mean the project cannot be financed. Many of our referrals come directly from banks through our Bank Overflow Desk™ — the bank couldn't approve the deal, but we could. For more answers, visit our Financing FAQs.

Request Your CFP Second Opinion Review

Upload your proposal, declination letter, or project information today. Our team will review your transaction, evaluate alternative financing structures, and determine whether there is a better path forward.

Don't let one lender's decision determine the future of your project.

Because many times, the problem isn't the borrower. The problem is the structure.

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