Medical Equipment Financing: Fund MRI, X-Ray, Ultrasound & Clinical Technology in 2026

Finance any clinical or diagnostic equipment from $10,000 to $5,000,000 with terms up to 60 months. No real estate collateral. Equipment is the collateral. Same-day approvals for purchases under $150,000.

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$10K–$5M
Equipment Range
24 Hrs
Approval (under $150K)
60 Mo.
Max. Term
100%
Financing Available

TL;DR — Medical Equipment Financing Summary

Why Medical Equipment Financing Makes More Sense Than Cash Purchase

Medical equipment is among the most capital-intensive investment categories in any business sector. A single MRI system can cost $1,000,000–$3,000,000 installed. A CT scanner runs $350,000–$800,000. Even "smaller" equipment like a digital X-ray room or an ultrasound machine represents $40,000–$120,000 that cannot come from a single month's collections for any but the largest practices.

The case for financing medical equipment rather than purchasing outright is straightforward: equipment generates revenue from Day 1 of installation. An ultrasound machine billing 8 scans per day at $200–$400 per scan generates $400,000–$800,000 per year in professional fee revenue. At a cost of $60,000 financed over 48 months at $1,400/month, the equipment pays for itself in the first 2–3 months of operation. Preserving working capital rather than spending it on equipment allows you to invest in staffing, marketing, and operations that grow the practice simultaneously.

Additionally, equipment financing preserves your business credit lines for operational cash flow needs. If your business line of credit is your emergency payroll buffer, you don't want to spend it on an MRI. Equipment financing provides dedicated capital for capital equipment, keeping your revolving credit available for day-to-day operations.

Medical Equipment We Finance: Pricing Reference Guide 2026

The following pricing ranges reflect current market rates for new equipment. Certified pre-owned equipment typically runs 40–60% of new pricing for major systems.

Equipment Category Representative Models New Price Range Typical Term
MRI SystemsSiemens MAGNETOM Altea 1.5T, GE SIGNA Creator$900,000–$2,500,00060 months
CT ScannersGE Revolution Maxima, Siemens SOMATOM go.Top$350,000–$800,00048–60 months
Digital X-Ray (DR)Carestream DRX-Evolution Plus, Canon CXDI$40,000–$140,00036–48 months
Ultrasound SystemsGE LOGIQ E10, Philips EPIQ Elite, Mindray DC-80 X$30,000–$120,00036–48 months
C-Arm FluoroscopyZiehm Vision FD, OEC Elara 15$80,000–$250,00048–60 months
Mammography SystemsSiemens Mammomat Revelation, GE Pristina$150,000–$350,00048–60 months
Surgical TablesMizuho OSI Hana, Trumpf Medical TruSystem$25,000–$85,00036–48 months
Patient MonitorsPhilips IntelliVue MX500, GE CARESCAPE B650$8,000–$25,000 each24–36 months
Examination TablesMidmark 626, Ritter 75L$2,500–$6,000 each24–36 months
Infusion PumpsBaxter Sigma Spectrum, BD Alaris$3,000–$8,000 each24–36 months
Lab AnalyzersRoche Cobas 6800, Siemens ADVIA Chemistry$50,000–$300,00048–60 months
Endoscopy SystemsOlympus EVIS X1, Pentax Medical i10$40,000–$120,00036–48 months

Financing vs. Buying Outright: A 5-Year Financial Comparison

Consider a practice evaluating the purchase of a GE Healthcare LOGIQ E10 ultrasound system at $65,000:

Option A: Cash Purchase
Spend $65,000 from working capital. Ultrasound generates $180,000/year in revenue. Over 5 years: $900,000 in revenue, $65,000 in equipment cost. But: the $65,000 depleted your cash reserve, forcing you to pass on a marketing campaign that would have generated 50 new patients/year at $300 average lifetime value = $75,000 in missed revenue over 5 years.

Option B: Equipment Financing (48-month term, ~$1,550/month)
Total equipment cost over 48 months: ~$74,400 (includes financing cost). Ultrasound generates $180,000/year in revenue. Over 5 years: $900,000 in revenue, $74,400 in total equipment cost. But: you kept $65,000 in working capital, ran the marketing campaign, gained 50 new patients, and generated $75,000 in additional revenue. Net advantage of financing vs. cash: $65,600 in recovered opportunity cost.

This is why the most financially sophisticated medical practices use equipment financing for virtually all capital equipment purchases, regardless of whether they have the cash to buy outright.

New vs. Certified Pre-Owned Medical Equipment

Certified pre-owned (CPO) medical equipment from reputable dealers offers significant cost savings — typically 40–65% off new pricing for major systems — while maintaining clinical utility. A CPO Siemens 1.5T MRI system that cost $1.8 million new can be acquired for $600,000–$900,000 with a full 12-month warranty and manufacturer-authorized refurbishment documentation. We finance CPO equipment from reputable medical equipment dealers with verified service histories.

Key CPO considerations: verify FDA clearance status has not expired, confirm software version is still supported by manufacturer, review service contract terms, and confirm coil set completeness for MRI systems. Our funding team can advise on CPO due diligence questions.

How Medical Equipment Financing Works

Get a Quote

Obtain an equipment quote from your dealer (GE, Siemens, Patterson, Henry Schein, etc.) and submit it with your financing application.

24-Hour Approval

Receive approval in 24 hours for purchases under $150,000. Larger systems take 2–5 business days. Terms, rate, and monthly payment all disclosed upfront.

Vendor Payment

We pay the equipment vendor directly. No need to transfer funds yourself. Equipment ships as soon as vendor confirms payment.

Own at End of Term

Make scheduled monthly payments. At the end of your term, you own the equipment outright. No balloon payment, no residual, no surprise fees.

Application Process

1

Submit Application + Equipment Quote

Complete our online application and attach the vendor quote or invoice. Include equipment model, serial (if CPO), and dealer contact info.

2

Receive Approval and Terms

Approval in 24 hours for most equipment under $150,000. Review monthly payment, term length, total cost of financing — all clearly disclosed before you sign.

3

Vendor Payment and Delivery

Sign your agreement electronically. We wire payment directly to your equipment vendor. Equipment ships on vendor's standard lead time — typically 1–4 weeks for stocked items, 6–12 weeks for custom or large systems.

Documents Required

  • Equipment quote or invoice from dealer
  • 3 months business bank statements
  • Government-issued ID
  • Voided business check
  • For $500K+: business financials may be required
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Medical Equipment Financing FAQs

We finance all categories of clinical and diagnostic equipment including MRI systems, CT scanners, digital X-ray, ultrasound machines, surgical tables, patient monitoring systems, lab analyzers, endoscopy systems, and any other healthcare capital equipment.

Medical equipment financing ranges from $10,000 to $5,000,000 per transaction. Multiple equipment purchases can often be bundled into a single financing facility.

Terms range from 24 to 60 months. Longer terms (48–60 months) are available for major capital equipment like MRI and CT systems. Shorter terms work best for lower-cost equipment like portable monitors or therapy devices.

100% financing is available for qualified practices. Some transactions may require a 10–20% down payment depending on the equipment type, practice age, and credit profile.

Yes. We finance certified pre-owned and professionally refurbished medical equipment, including refurbished MRI systems, CT scanners, and other major diagnostic equipment from reputable dealers.

Approvals for equipment under $150,000 can be issued within 24 hours. Larger equipment purchases (MRI, CT) typically take 2–5 business days for documentation review and vendor payment coordination.

No. The financed equipment serves as collateral. We do not require real estate, personal property, or personal guarantees with real estate cross-collateralization for most equipment transactions.

Yes. We work with all major medical equipment manufacturers and their authorized dealers including GE Healthcare, Siemens Healthineers, Philips Healthcare, Carestream, Canon Medical, Midmark, Hill-Rom, and others.

Finance Your Next Equipment Purchase Today

Same-day approvals for equipment under $150,000. Get your practice the technology it needs without depleting working capital.

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Reviewed by MFE Funding Team | Updated March 2026 | Informational purposes only. Not financial or legal advice.