The 2026
Funding Source Issue

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UNIVERSAL FINANCE CORP.

For more than 40 years, Universal Finance Corp. has been a driving force behind the success of businesses across the construction industry. As a leading lender serving construction, vocational trucking, and landscaping companies nationwide, Universal delivers fast, flexible financing solutions that help businesses move forward with confidence.

At Universal Finance, lending goes beyond the numbers on a page. The team understands that every business has a story, one that cannot always be captured by a credit score alone. By taking a comprehensive approach to underwriting, Universal looks beyond how a prospective customer appears “on paper” to gain a full understanding of who they are, what they bring to the table, and where they want to go.

Each financing opportunity begins with a thoughtful review of the customer’s credit profile, equipment portfolio, and business history. The team works closely with each customer to assess their character and integrity, as well as their goals, to structure deals that align with their operational needs.

With deep expertise in asset-based equity lending, Universal structures approvals around real, tangible value. Equity plays a critical role in every transaction, whether through a down payment, pledged collateral, or both.

Combined with a strong understanding of equipment values and market dynamics, Universal is uniquely positioned to help customers leverage the equity in the machinery they already own. By unlocking that value, Universal empowers businesses to access capital, reinvest in operations, and pursue new opportunities.

Universal eliminates the obstacles that typically delay traditional lending by providing private-party transactions, no age restrictions, refinancing options, and secure cash-out solutions, all delivered through a flexible, common-sense approach.

Universal’s team of equipment financing experts provides hands-on, personalized service that results in faster decisions, fewer barriers, and customized solutions built around real-world business needs. There is no one-size-fits-all model—only practical strategies designed to get deals done and keep businesses moving.

In an industry where timing and trust matter, Universal Finance Corp. continues to stand as a reliable partner, helping businesses build, grow, and succeed.

Company Type: Independent

Trade Associations: 

  • AACFB
  • ABC
  • ELFA
  • IEDA
  • NEFA

TRANSACTION PROFILE

Deal Size Range: $20K-$600K

Accepts Broker Business? Yes

TRANSACTION PREFERENCES

Asset Categories

  • Construction
  • Landscaping
  • Material Handling
  • Recovery
  • Vocational Trucks and Trailers
  • Waste Disposal

Credit Quality: 

  • A, B, and C Quality
  • Start-ups

Contact:

6 Kimball Lane
Suite 320
Lynnfield, MA 01940
(781) 439-6000

info@universalfinco.com

universalfinco.com

Who We Are:

Headshot Bill Scott at 200

BILL SCOTT, JR.
CEO/Owner
(781) 944-1423
bill@universalfinco.com

Headshot Dan Robinson at 200

DAN ROBINSON
COO/Owner
(781) 670-9040
dan@universalfinco.com

Scott Worth at 250

SCOTT WORTH
Executive Vice President of Credit
(781) 944-1551
scott@universalfinco.com

Brett Rondeau at 250

BRETT RONDEAU
Executive Vice President of Sales and Vindication
(781) 839-9188
brett@universalfinco.com