Third-Party Recognition. Independently Earned.
Crest Capital: Award-Winning Leadership in Equipment Financing
Independent editors at Investopedia, Forbes Advisor, CNBC Select, NerdWallet, Money, and Business.com have all placed Crest Capital on their best-of lists for equipment financing. This page collects that recognition in one place. Every honor here is dated, attributed to the publication that awarded it, and verified, so you can see exactly who recognized Crest Capital, for what, and when.
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Independent Recognition
Awards and Recognition
Over three decades, Crest Capital has collected a long list of awards and accolades from financial publications and industry authorities, from “Best Overall” in the nation to “Best for Office Equipment Leasing” to “Best for Small Loans”. Each one points to the same things: fast decisions, flexible terms, and a process built around the customer.
- Rated #1 Best Overall Equipment Financing Company Investopedia, 2024
- A+ BBB Rating Better Business Bureau
- 4.9/5 Google Reviews Hear business owners talk about their positive Crest Capital experience.
Reviewers keep citing the same things: quick approvals, 100% financing, and competitive rates. Our customers keep citing the service. We’ve been recognized for credit decisions in as little as 4 hours, for financing from $10,000 to $500,000 (with larger transactions available by arrangement), and for letting businesses grow without a large upfront payment. Below are the awards themselves, the criteria behind them, and what each one means for you.
To see what customers say about working with us, visit our Customer Reviews & Ratings page.
The Record
Industry Awards & Recognitions
The table below lists Crest Capital’s most notable awards and recognitions, ordered by prestige, recency, and relevance. Each entry gives the recognition, the publication and list that awarded it, the year, and a short note on why.
| Recognition | Publication | Year | What They Noted |
|---|---|---|---|
| #1 Best Overall Equipment Financing Company | InvestopediaBest Equipment Financing Companies | 2024 | Chosen as the overall top pick for the best equipment financing, citing a broad yet competitive range of products and services, loans up to $500,000, and fast approvals. |
| Best for Small Loans | Forbes AdvisorBest Equipment Financing Companies | 2026 | Named among the best equipment financing companies, with a 4.2 out of 5 editorial rating, for application-only approval up to $250,000 with no tax returns required. |
| Best for small loans | CNBC SelectBest equipment financing options of 2026 | 2026 | Highlighted for accommodating borrowers who need smaller loans, starting as low as $5,000, with fast credit decisions and industry coverage from healthcare to construction. |
| Best for fast equipment leasing | NerdWallet7 Best Equipment Leasing Companies of 2026 | 2026 | Recognized as a fast and flexible online equipment leasing company for established businesses. |
| Best easy application process for low financing amounts | Fit Small Business7 Best Equipment Leasing Companies for 2026 | 2026 | Recognized for a simple application process for financing of $250,000 or less, with minimal paperwork and, in many cases, same-day approval. |
| Best pick for equipment financing | Business News DailyBest Business Loans for 2026 | 2026 | Named the best pick for borrowers seeking equipment financing, citing loans from $5,000 to $500,000 and up to 100% financing including installation. |
| Best for easy application process for low loan amounts | Fit Small Business6 Best Equipment Financing Companies | 2025 | Noted for application-only approvals under $250,000, with decisions in as little as four hours. |
| Best for Office Equipment Leasing | MoneyBest Equipment Leasing Companies | 2023 | Named best for office equipment leasing, citing a simple application-only process for financing under $250,000 and extremely fast turnaround times. |
| Best Equipment Financing Loan Provider | Business.comBusiness Loan and Financing Option Reviews | 2021 | Chosen as business.com’s best equipment financing loan provider for 2021, citing flexible equipment financing options, low interest rates, and fast funding. |
Categories reflect each publication’s own wording at the time of recognition. Our recognition extends to specialty lists as well, including Forbes Advisor’s guides to dental equipment financing and dump truck loans. Recognition list verified July 2026.
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Why We Win
How Crest Capital Stands Out – Evaluation Criteria
Reviewers look at specific things, and so do customers. The table below lists them and where Crest Capital lands on each. From rates to application speed, you’ll see why Crest keeps making their lists.
| Evaluation Metric | Crest Capital’s Performance |
|---|---|
| Speed of FundingHow fast loans and leases are approved and funded | Approval decisions in as little as 4 hours; funding often within 24 hours. Industry reviews praise Crest for extremely fast turnaround times. |
| Financing AmountRange of loan and lease amounts offered | One simple application covers financing from $10,000 to $500,000, with larger transactions available by arrangement. |
| Down PaymentRequired upfront payment, if any | 0% down payment required in most cases. Crest offers 100% financing including soft costs, whereas many lenders ask for 10 to 20% down. |
| Interest RatesCompetitiveness of financing rates | Competitive fixed rates that hold for the life of the agreement, with more flexibility and fewer restrictions than a bank loan. |
| Term Length & FlexibilityRange of repayment terms and payment plans | Flexible terms from 24 to 84 months, plus seasonal, deferred, and step payment plans to fit business cash flows. |
| Application ProcessEase of application and paperwork requirements | Simple, application-only process for financing under $250,000; no financial statements or tax returns needed. The online application takes minutes, and checking your eligibility involves no personal-credit inquiry. |
| Credit & EligibilityMinimum credit score and business history required | A personal credit score of 650 or better is the benchmark, along with 2 or more years under current ownership. The equipment itself serves as collateral, so no additional assets are required to secure financing. |
| Soft Costs FinancingWhether delivery, installation, and other extras are covered | Soft costs financed along with the equipment: delivery, installation, training, and other extras can be included, up to 25% of the loan amount, so clients conserve cash. Business News Daily noted the 100% financing, installation included. |
| Industry CoverageIndustries and asset types financed | Finances new or used equipment in virtually any industry, from office furniture to heavy machinery. Private-party sales are welcome, so you are not limited to buying from a dealer. |
| Customer SatisfactionRatings, reviews, and service quality | An A+ rating with the Better Business Bureau and a 4.9/5 average on Google Reviews. Clients frequently praise our helpful service and smooth process. |
Above: the factors that come up in reviews and in customer feedback, and where Crest Capital stands on each. Speed, full financing, and flexible terms are what the write-ups keep coming back to.
What It Means for You
Turning Accolades into Customer Advantages
Each award points to something you’ll feel in your own financing. Here is what the recognitions above mean in practice.
Fast Funding, Less Downtime
Speed comes up in most of our write-ups. Approvals often come within hours, so the equipment arrives when the job needs it, not weeks later. For a business, that can be the difference between taking a good deal and watching it go to someone else.
100% Financing, Preserve Cash Flow
Business News Daily singled out our 100% financing, installation included. Where a traditional lender may want 10 to 20% down, Crest Capital finances the equipment price plus delivery, installation, and other soft costs. The cash stays in your business while the equipment pays for itself.
Easy Process, No Red Tape
Experts keep pointing to the simple application, and two of the recognitions above are for it outright. Up to $250,000 is application-only: no financial statements, no tax returns, no piles of paperwork. The online form takes minutes, and checking your eligibility involves no personal-credit inquiry, a far cry from weeks of bank back-and-forth. Customers tell us the same thing: it was easy.
Flexible Terms, Customized for You
Terms run 24 to 84 months, and the payment plan can follow your cash flow. A seasonal business with slow winters can defer payments through the off-season. A business that wants lower payments at the start of a lease can step them up later. These options are part of why reviewers keep calling Crest flexible, and why customers come back when the next piece of equipment comes up.
Trusted and Top-Rated
The accolades are third-party confirmation that Crest Capital does what it says. An A+ BBB rating, a track record since 1989, and write-ups from Forbes Advisor, CNBC Select, Money, and the rest all reach the same conclusion our customers do. Many describe the experience as “easy and efficient.”
We’re proud of every one of these, and prouder still that each one is dated, attributed, and easy to verify.
What Our Customers Say
“Crest Capital’s loan experience is as good as advertised – fast, transparent, and supportive throughout.”
This is one of many. View more customer reviews and ratings from businesses that financed with Crest Capital.
Common Questions About Crest Capital’s Awards
Crest Capital was rated the #1 Best Overall Equipment Financing Company by Investopedia (2024) and has been named Best for Small Loans by Forbes Advisor (2026), Best for small loans by CNBC Select (2026), Best for fast equipment leasing by NerdWallet (2026), and Best for Office Equipment Leasing by Money (2023), with additional recognitions from Fit Small Business, Business News Daily, and Business.com. The full dated list appears in the table above.
Yes. Crest Capital has financed business equipment since 1989, holds an A+ rating with the Better Business Bureau, averages 4.9/5 on Google Reviews, and has been independently recognized by Investopedia, Forbes Advisor, CNBC Select, NerdWallet, and Money. Every recognition on this page is dated and attributed to the publication that awarded it.
Investopedia rated Crest Capital the #1 Best Overall Equipment Financing Company in 2024, citing a broad yet competitive range of products and services, loans up to $500,000, and fast approvals.
Visit our Ratings and Reviews page to watch video reviews and read written feedback from Crest Capital customers.
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