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BDC Financing — Purchase Order Loan - Canada
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Source verified July 12, 2026

BDC Financing — Purchase Order Loan

Financing for large purchase orders
Offered by
Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC)
Official source: bdc.ca
Latest source update
Last Update: July 12, 2026
Latest change: The Purchase Order Loan pages now show an active 5-question eligibility check with Client Space login and chat support, and the support line wording changed to Business Solutions Centre.
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Purchase Order Loan application flow updated
The Purchase Order Loan pages now present an active eligibility-check flow instead of a maintenance notice, including a 5-question check, Client Space log in and password reset options, and chat support. The support wording also changed from Client Contact Centre to Business Solutions Centre, and the application link URLs were updated. The visible requirement and process text still focus on Canadian businesses with the same general purchase order financing context, but the pre-application experience and help endpoints are now more prominent. No program dates, funding amounts, or repayment percentages changed in the visible content.
Funding available
Up to 90% of project cost
Deadline
Open continuously
Opened March 23, 2022
Location
Canada
Who can apply

Businesses based in Canada

See full eligibility

Overview

BDC Purchase Order Financing supports businesses based in Canada that have been generating revenue for 12 months or more and have a good credit track record, offering financing of up to 90% of the order value for large purchase orders. It can help pay suppliers, buy inventory, and manufacture goods.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.

At a glance

Funding available

Financing goals
  • Access new markets
Eligible Funding
  • Up to 90% of project cost
Funds Providers

Eligible candidates

Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Location
  • Canada
Legal structures
  • For-profit business
Annual revenue
  • All revenue ranges
Organisation size
  • All organization sizes
Audience
  • Indigenous Peoples
  • Newcomers to Canada
  • Canadians

Next Steps

1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility

Activities funded

  • Fulfilling confirmed purchase orders
  • Fulfilling large or unexpected customer orders
  • Paying suppliers directly
  • Buying inventory
  • Manufacturing goods

Official resources

Official page

Purchase Order Financing Fulfill large orderswith less stress

Program guide

BDC loan request

BDC loan request

BDC loan request

Application form

BDC loan request

Eligibility

Who is eligible?

  • Businesses based in Canada
  • Businesses generating revenue for 12 months or more
  • Businesses with a good credit track record

Eligible expenses

  • Payments to suppliers
  • Inventory purchases
  • Production costs
  • Material costs

How to apply

  • Step 1: Submit the loan request online
    • Tell BDC about your project and your business.
  • Step 2: Speak with a BDC representative
    • Discuss your project in more detail and the documents needed for analysis.
  • Step 3: Receive a tailored offer
    • If approved, BDC sends a loan offer based on your financial needs and capabilities.

Processing and Agreement

  • Submit the loan request online.
  • A BDC representative will contact you to discuss the project and the documents needed for analysis.
  • If approved, BDC sends a tailored loan offer.

Additional information

Here are additional relevant details for this grant:

  • The loan offers unparalleled flexibility, allowing for interest-only payments and a balloon payment at the end of the term.
  • Financing is discrete, with loan disbursements made directly to the business, avoiding client involvement with BDC.
  • The loan can be issued in Canadian or U.S. funds to mitigate currency exchange risks.

Contacts

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1-877-232-2269

Frequently Asked Questions about the BDC Financing — Purchase Order Loan Program

What is the BDC Financing — Purchase Order Loan?

BDC Purchase Order Financing supports businesses based in Canada that have been generating revenue for 12 months or more and have a good credit track record, offering financing of up to 90% of the order value for large purchase orders. It can help pay suppliers, buy inventory, and manufacture goods.

How much funding can be received?

BDC Financing — Purchase Order Loan Funds up to 90% of admissible expenses.

Who is eligible for the BDC Financing — Purchase Order Loan program?

To be eligible for the BDC Financing — Purchase Order Loan program, you must: Based in Canada Generating revenue for 12 months or more Good credit track record

What expenses are eligible under BDC Financing — Purchase Order Loan?

Fulfilling confirmed purchase orders Fulfilling large or unexpected customer orders Paying suppliers directly Buying inventory Manufacturing goods

Who can I contact for more information about the BDC Financing — Purchase Order Loan?

You can contact Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC) by email at none or by phone at 1-877-232-2269.

Where is the BDC Financing — Purchase Order Loan available?

The BDC Financing — Purchase Order Loan program is available across Canada.

Is the BDC Financing — Purchase Order Loan a grant, loan, or tax credit?

BDC Financing — Purchase Order Loan is a Loans and Capital investments