(800) 949-0401 Apply NowRadiology and medical imaging centers operate the most capital-intensive equipment in all of healthcare - and securing the right financing is the difference between staying competitive and falling behind.
Radiology and diagnostic imaging centers operate some of the most expensive equipment in all of medicine. A standard 1.5T MRI machine costs $1,000,000 to $1,500,000 new. A 3T MRI machine runs $2,000,000 to $3,500,000. CT scanners range from $250,000 to $2,500,000 depending on the number of detector rows. Digital X-ray and fluoroscopy systems cost $100,000 to $400,000 each. No independent radiology center can fund this equipment from operating cash flow alone.
Beyond equipment, radiology centers face high facility costs. MRI suites require specialized shielding, vibration isolation, and RF-shielded rooms costing $300,000 to $600,000 in construction costs alone. Combined with the need for qualified radiologists, technologists, and billing staff, the total capital requirement for launching or expanding a radiology center is routinely in the millions.
Financing is not optional for radiology - it is the business model. The question is not whether to finance, but how to finance intelligently. According to SBA.gov, healthcare equipment financing represents one of the most well-supported small business lending categories, with specialized programs for medical equipment acquisition.
Crestmont Capital's equipment financing programs are specifically structured for high-value medical imaging equipment, with loan amounts up to $5,000,000 and flexible repayment terms that align with your imaging center's cash flow and reimbursement cycles.
Equipment financing is the primary tool for radiology centers acquiring MRI machines, CT scanners, PET-CT systems, digital X-ray equipment, ultrasound machines, and mammography systems. The imaging equipment itself serves as collateral, enabling larger loan amounts and favorable rates. Financing terms of 60-84 months are common for major imaging equipment.
SBA 504 loans are an excellent fit for radiology centers purchasing or building facilities - particularly when combining real estate acquisition with major equipment purchase. SBA 504 loans offer up to $5,500,000 for eligible fixed assets with terms up to 25 years. SBA 7(a) loans up to $5,000,000 work well for practice acquisitions and working capital needs.
Even well-run radiology centers experience cash flow gaps. Insurance reimbursements from Medicare, Medicaid, and private payors take 30-90 days. Working capital loans bridge the gap between procedure delivery and reimbursement receipt, ensuring you can meet payroll, cover service contracts, and keep operations running smoothly.
A revolving business line of credit gives radiology centers flexible, on-demand access to capital for unexpected equipment repairs, consumable supplies, staffing surges, or any other operating need. Draw what you need, repay as reimbursements arrive.
Term loans in the $250,000 to $5,000,000 range support major radiology center expansions: adding imaging modalities, opening satellite locations, renovating reading rooms, or upgrading IT infrastructure and PACS systems.
MRI, CT, PET, X-ray - Crestmont Capital finances the full spectrum of radiology center equipment and expansion needs.
Get My Free Quote| Financing Type | Min. Time in Business | Min. Monthly Revenue | Credit Score | Collateral |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Equipment Financing | 1 year | $25,000 | 600+ | Equipment only |
| Working Capital Loan | 6 months | $20,000 | 560+ | None required |
| Business Line of Credit | 1 year | $25,000 | 620+ | None required |
| Term Loan | 2 years | $40,000 | 640+ | Business assets |
| SBA 7(a) Loan | 2 years | $50,000 | 660+ | Business assets |
| SBA 504 Loan | 2 years | $60,000 | 680+ | Real estate/equipment |
An independent radiology center in Tampa was operating a 10-year-old 1.5T MRI machine that required $80,000 per year in service and repairs. The center financed a new 1.5T wide-bore MRI system at $1,350,000 through Crestmont Capital's equipment financing program over 84 months. Monthly payments of $21,500 were offset by eliminating service costs and increasing procedure throughput by 18% due to the faster scan times of the new machine.
A diagnostic imaging practice in suburban Atlanta was referring all CT scan patients to a hospital outpatient department. Adding a 128-slice CT scanner would allow them to capture $35,000 to $50,000/month in additional revenue. They financed a $750,000 refurbished CT system with installation through a 60-month equipment loan. The CT revenue line created positive ROI within 22 months.
A 2-radiologist group in Dallas identified an underserved suburban market 25 miles from their primary center. They needed $2,100,000 to build out the facility, purchase a mobile MRI conversion, and acquire an X-ray and ultrasound suite. Crestmont Capital arranged a combination of SBA 504 financing for the real estate and equipment financing for the imaging systems, with total monthly obligations of $24,800 against a projected monthly revenue of $165,000.
A radiology center with $2.4 million in annual revenue faced a temporary cash crisis when Medicare suspended payments during an audit review. The center needed $180,000 to cover 60 days of operations while the audit resolved. Crestmont Capital funded a working capital loan within 48 hours. The Medicare payments resumed fully 55 days later, and the loan was repaid immediately.
Crestmont Capital finances radiology equipment from $50,000 to $5,000,000. Fast approvals, expert guidance.
Apply Now - Free Quote| Product | Amount Range | Term | Time to Fund | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Equipment Financing | $50K - $5M | 24 - 84 months | 3 - 7 days | MRI, CT, X-ray systems |
| Working Capital Loan | $20K - $500K | 3 - 24 months | Same day - 48 hrs | Reimbursement gaps, payroll |
| Business Line of Credit | $25K - $500K | Revolving | 3 - 7 days | Operating flexibility |
| Term Loan | $100K - $5M | 12 - 60 months | 5 - 10 days | Expansion, new modalities |
| SBA 7(a) | Up to $5M | Up to 10 years | 2 - 8 weeks | Acquisitions, working capital |
| SBA 504 | Up to $5.5M | Up to 25 years | 4 - 12 weeks | Real estate + equipment |
Sources: IBIS World, ACR, CMS Reimbursement Data
Radiology center financing requires lenders who understand the economics of high-value medical imaging - equipment depreciation curves, Medicare reimbursement rates per CPT code, payer mix, and facility operating costs. Crestmont Capital's healthcare finance specialists bring that knowledge to every transaction.
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Equipment, expansion, or working capital - Crestmont Capital specializes in high-value medical imaging financing.
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