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How do I apply for financing? [ View Answer Hide Answer ]A
Simply complete a simple online credit application to apply for financing pre-approval. Customers in Canada and the U.S. can also apply by phone: 1.855.331.7237.
Processing time varies, depending on your location and credit history. In the U.S. and Canada, most applications are processed within 48 hours, often on the same day. In other regions, it may take several days to process a financing application. Apply early—it's obligation free.
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What types of financing does Ritchie Bros. offer? [ View Answer Hide Answer ]A
Financing is based on each customer's individual situation and credit history. Financing options include equipment loans and lease-to-own programs. Contact Ritchie Bros. Financial Services to discuss your options:
| Location | Phone Number | |
| Canada & the U.S. | 1.855.331.7237 | customerservice@rbauctionfinance.com |
| Australia | +61(0)73382.4491 | customerservice@rbauctionfinance.com |
| France | +33 (0) 232.778.780 | francecsms@rbauction.com |
| Germany | +49 (0) 593.570.55495 | cnolle@rbauction.com |
| Italy | +39.0523.818.898 | samoretti@rbauction.com |
| Mexico | +52.427.101.9339 | customerservice@rbauctionfinance.com |
| The Netherlands | +31.765.242.602 | avanwesemael@rbauction.com |
| Poland | +31.765.242.667 | dstalmaski@rbauction.com |
| Spain | +34.964.299.090 | imartinez@rbauction.com |
| U.K. | +31.765.242.670 | lhaigh@rbauction.com |
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Is there a minimum or maximum amount of financing available? [ View Answer Hide Answer ]A
Financing is available for purchases over $10,000/€10,000.
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What type of equipment can I finance? [ View Answer Hide Answer ]A
You can finance most equipment used for business purposes. Equipment acquired for non-commercial, consumer purposes (i.e. personal, family or household use) cannot be financed. In certain countries, marine equipment and aircraft can be financed, subject to lender approval. Financing is available for purchases over $10,000/€10,000.
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Can anyone obtain financing? [ View Answer Hide Answer ]A
Subject to approved credit, financing is available to end users who own or represent a registered business wanting to purchase equipment for business purposes at a Ritchie Bros. auction. Dealers and individuals who don't represent a registered business are not eligible for financing.
Financing is currently available in the following countries: U.S., Canada, Australia, France, Germany, Mexico, the Netherlands, Poland, the U.K.
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When and where can I use my pre-approved financing? [ View Answer Hide Answer ]A
Pre-approved financing is good for up to 90 days at any Ritchie Bros. auction. Equipment must be purchased for use in your country of residence. Purchases can be made on-site, online or by proxy.
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Which countries will Ritchie Bros. offer financing in? [ View Answer Hide Answer ]A
Financing is currently available in the following countries: U.S., Canada, Australia, France, Germany, Mexico, the Netherlands, Poland, the U.K. We intend to offer financing to customers in other regions in the future.
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Can I use financing obtained through Ritchie Bros. to purchase equipment from places other than Ritchie Bros. auctions? [ View Answer Hide Answer ]A
Financing obtained through Ritchie Bros. can only be used to finance purchases made at Ritchie Bros. auctions.
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What is Ritchie Bros. Financial Services Ltd.? [ View Answer Hide Answer ]A
Ritchie Bros. Financial Services is a joint venture between Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers and Travelers Financial Corporation. Ritchie Bros. Financial Services has partnered with leading equipment finance providers to bring fast, convenient financing options to Ritchie Bros. customers. Ritchie Bros. Financial Services processes financing applications and channels them to the appropriate lending partner that will finance the customer's requirements.
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Need further assistance with financing? [ View Answer Hide Answer ]A
Contact the customer service agents at Ritchie Bros. Financial Services:
| Location | Phone Number | |
| Canada & the U.S. | 1.855.331.7237 | customerservice@rbauctionfinance.com |
| Australia | +61(0)73382.4491 | customerservice@rbauctionfinance.com |
| France | +33 (0) 232.778.780 | francecsms@rbauction.com |
| Germany | +49 (0) 593.570.55495 | cnolle@rbauction.com |
| Italy | +39.0523.818.898 | samoretti@rbauction.com |
| Mexico | +52.427.101.9339 | customerservice@rbauctionfinance.com |
| The Netherlands | +31.765.242.602 | avanwesemael@rbauction.com |
| Poland | +31.765.242.667 | dstalmaski@rbauction.com |
| Spain | +34.964.299.090 | imartinez@rbauction.com |
| U.K. | +31.765.242.670 | lhaigh@rbauction.com |