Improvifi

06/09/2026

Most homeowners only know one way to pay for a home improvement project.

It’s usually cash or credit card…

There are typically three financing options available when paying a contractor:

1️⃣ Unsecured Home Improvement Loans
No home equity required
No collateral attached to the home
Approval is based primarily on credit and income
Funds are often sent directly to the contractor or homeowner, depending on the program

2️⃣ Secured Home Improvement Loans
Uses available home equity
Typically offers longer terms and lower monthly payments
Larger project amounts may qualify
Funds are generally disbursed directly to the contractor through the lender or escrow process

3️⃣ Personal Loans
Fast and simple application process
Can be used for almost any purpose
Usually smaller loan amounts and shorter repayment terms
Funds are often deposited into the homeowner’s bank account, who then pays the contractor
Rates can be really great or really high… roll the dice lenditn!

So Chris…
How Does the Contractor Get Paid?

Every lender is different, but funds typically move one of three ways:
✅ Directly to the contractor
✅ To the homeowner, who then pays the contractor
✅ Through an escrow or funding platform that protects both parties during the project

The biggest mistake homeowners make is assuming they only have one option.
The biggest mistake contractors make is only offering one option.

The more payment solutions available, the easier it becomes for homeowners to say “yes” to the project they need.

Financing isn’t about borrowing money.

It’s about creating affordability and giving homeowners choices.

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06/07/2026

Contractors, I want you to think about the last job you lost after the estimate.

The homeowner liked you. A LOT and you even had all their TRUST.

They needed the work.
(like me right now with a patio water shedding issue!)
But when the price hit the table, everything changed.

$28,000

They said things like:
“I need to think about it.”
“I need to talk to my spouse.”
“That is more than I expected.”
“Let me get another quote.”

Most contractors think that means the customer said no.
But many times, that is not a no.

That is a payment problem.

We fix this for home improvement contractors at improvifi.
We provide the lending needed to move this scenario into a LETS GO!

Ready to learn more?

Reach out and connect... we are here to help you and your homeowners.

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05/24/2026

Contractor Education

A lot of contractors get frustrated during enrollment.

“Why do they need my annual sales?”
“Why do they care if I’ve been in business 6 months or 6 years?”
“Why do they want bank statements and financials?”

Here’s the answer…

Lenders are not just approving customers.

They’re approving you too.

Think about it like this:

If a bank is going to put hundreds of thousands or potentially millions of dollars into financing jobs through your business, they need confidence that:

✅ You are operating a real business
✅ You have a track record
✅ You can complete projects consistently
✅ You have revenue coming in
✅ You can support customers after the sale
✅ You are likely to still be around next year

Time in business matters because experience reduces risk.

Annual sales numbers matter because volume tells a story.

Financials matter because lenders want to understand the health of the business they’re partnering with.

Imagine two contractors:

Contractor A:

* In business 4 years
* $2.3M annual sales
* Organized financials
* Consistent deposits

Contractor B:

* Started 3 months ago
* No financial history
* No sales history
* No track record

Who do you think a lender feels more comfortable putting funding behind?

This isn’t about making things difficult.

It’s about protecting:

• The homeowner
• The contractor
• The lender
• The project itself

And remember…

Not every lender has the same requirements.

Some programs are built for established companies doing millions.

Others are designed to help newer contractors get started and grow.

Don’t get mad get even!

The goal isn’t to ask:

“Why are they asking for this?”

The better question is:

“How do I position my business to become bankable?”

Because when you become bankable, more approvals, more programs, and more opportunities start opening up.

Your business credit matters. Your financial story matters. Your process matters.

That’s how you go from being a contractor…

To becoming a financing-enabled business.


“Financing Improved”©️ Improvifi™️

05/24/2026

Contractor…
“What are you looking to do, sir?”

Me:

“Well, we’re getting ready to sell the house. The roof tiles could use a fresh coat of black Radiant Barrier paint from Sherwin Williams, and if you could repair or fill in any broken tiles while you’re at it, that would be great.”

Contractor:

“Let me get some measurements and I’ll get you a price.”

A few minutes later…

“$3,600.”

Me:

“Do you offer payment solutions?”

“No, all our customers pay cash or card.”

I said:

“Man, I probably would’ve had you paint the whole house too, we are getting ready to sell and it needs it. That’s actually why I asked because I’m assuming we’re looking at another $5k–$6k?”

“Yeah, probably,” he said.

Two things happened:

1. The roof was painted and the house wasn’t
2. The sales guy got a $3,600 sale and missed the $10,000 sale

Here’s the point:

We ASKED for the upsell.

We ASKED for the payment option.

Because he didn’t have one, the ticket size shrunk.

You never know what’s happening in your customer’s life.

Maybe they just bought a house.
Maybe they just launched a business.
Maybe they have cash invested somewhere else.
Maybe they simply want to preserve liquidity.

People don’t always finance because they have to.

A lot of times they finance because they want to.

So stop assuming.

Put payment options in every quote.

Higher tickets.

More approvals.

More yes’s.

Finance isn’t about selling money.

It’s about making it easier to buy.

05/22/2026

Contractors want to know they are getting paid on time during the build and most importaly at the end.

Consumers want to make sure the contractors dont run away during the project.

And the project just wants to get done.

These are the layers that take place everyday on the jobsite.
We built FundLock to help protect all three.

Approve - Lock - Build - Fund

1. Get Approval
2. Lock the Funds
3. Build with Confidence
4. Get the Funds

That simple.

Learn more today. DM me to get it in the App.

05/15/2026

Home improvement contractors shouldn’t have to choose between closing the deal and getting paid quickly.

That’s why we’re excited to partner with Improvifi to power improviPay, their new embedded payments solution built for contractors.

Powered by Xplor Pay, improviPay helps contractors move seamlessly from financing approval to payment collection inside one connected workflow.

From HVAC and roofing to remodeling and plumbing, contractors can:

- Get paid faster
- Reduce payment friction
- Improve cash flow
- Accept payments in the field or remotely
- Create a smoother homeowner experience

This partnership is another example of how vertical SaaS platforms are transforming payments from a back-office function into a growth lever.

Read more about the partnership between Improvifi and Xplor Pay:

improviPay completes the close‑to‑cash journey, helping contractors close more jobs and get paid faster

05/06/2026

Me-“I need you to paint and caulk up my tile roof, I want that Sherwin Williams radiant barrier black”

Painter- “great it will be $3600”

Me- “fair enough, don’t offer financing cuz I would actually really like to have the house exterior painted as well, we are selling this place”

Painter- “no sir all our customers pay cash or credit”

Me- “here is your $3600”

See why happened here.

If he had offered a payment solution I would have spent 10k -12k
(I would have just used a no interest promo)

This is how your customers are shopping for home improvements, it’s that simple to up sell.

05/01/2026

Learn why and how Improvifi can make a massive difference in your business

2026 Homeowners Financing Trends and Point of Sale