We got a feature request early on that we didn't expect: "Can you add financing to the quote?" We filed it under "nice to have" and moved on. Then it came up again. And again. Turns out, customer financing is a big deal in the trades, and the way most contractors handle it is a mess.
Here's what we learned building it, and what we learned about the business side along the way.
When financing moves the needle
A homeowner stares at a $9,400 furnace quote. Eyes glaze. They say they'll "think about it." Same homeowner, same quote, you mention $192 a month instead. The shoulders unclench and you write the work order.
That gap is the whole reason customer financing exists.
