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Commercial Finance

Commercial finance to fund and grow your business.

From working capital to property and development, funded by a broker who compares the market so you do not have to.

The basics

What is commercial finance?

Commercial finance is the funding a business uses to operate, grow, buy property or manage cash flow. It covers a broad range of products, from business loans and working capital facilities through to commercial property finance and development funding. Unlike a standard consumer loan, commercial lending is assessed on the business, its cash flow and the purpose of the funds, and lender policies vary widely from one to the next.

That variation is exactly why a broker matters. As commercial finance brokers, we compare across our panel of banks, non-bank lenders and specialist financiers, then guide you to a structure that fits your business rather than the first product a single bank happens to offer. We handle the comparison, the paperwork and the lender liaison, so you stay focused on running the business.

What it funds

Finance for how your business actually grows.

Commercial finance is flexible, and most businesses use it for more than one thing over time. Here is where it most often helps.

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Buying or refinancing commercial property

Finance to purchase, refinance or release equity from offices, warehouses, factories, retail premises and specialised property such as medical or childcare. For owner-occupiers and investors, structured around the property and your business. See commercial property finance.

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Working capital and cash flow

Funding to bridge the gaps between money going out and money coming in, whether that is seasonal swings, a large order, or simply keeping operations smooth while you grow. See working capital and cashflow finance.

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Business expansion and equipment

Capital to open a new site, hire, buy stock, or fund the gear and vehicles your growth depends on. Secured or unsecured, structured to the purpose. See business loans and equipment finance.

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Development and construction

Funding for builders and developers, from single dwellings through to multi-unit projects, with progressive drawdowns, residual stock and development site finance. See development and construction finance.

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Trade and debtor finance

Unlock cash tied up in unpaid invoices or fund the goods you import and on-sell, keeping the business moving without waiting on customer payment terms. See trade and debtor finance.

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Business acquisition

Funding to buy a business, a franchise, or an equity share, structured around the target's cash flow and your position. Complex to arrange, which is where the right lender and guidance matter most.

How it is structured

Secured, unsecured and the right fit.

Commercial finance can be structured in several ways depending on the lender, the purpose and your business. We explain the practical differences and help you choose.

Secured facilities

Backed by an asset such as commercial or residential property, or business assets. Security can support larger amounts and often more competitive terms, and suits property purchases, major expansion or longer-term funding.

Unsecured facilities

No specific asset is held as security, assessed instead on your business cash flow and trading. Typically faster to arrange and suited to smaller or shorter-term needs where speed matters more than the lowest possible rate.

Lines of credit and drawdowns

Revolving credit and progressive drawdown facilities give ongoing or staged access to funds, useful for working capital that ebbs and flows or development projects funded in stages as the work progresses.

The right structure depends on what you are funding, how quickly you need it and your security position. We weigh these with you and match your situation to a lender whose policy fits, rather than forcing your business into a single bank's template.

Getting ready

What lenders look at, and how we help.

Commercial lending is not just about an interest rate. Lenders assess the borrower, the business, the cash flow, the security and the purpose of the funds, and each weighs these differently. A well-prepared application lodged with the right lender is far more likely to be approved smoothly than the same application sent to a lender whose policy does not fit.

That is the core of what we do. We look at your ABN and trading history, GST registration, financials or bank statements, security position and the purpose of the funding, then match you to lenders likely to be comfortable with your profile. Low-doc options are available in some cases where full financial statements are not required, assessed on cash flow instead. We prepare the application properly the first time, which reduces delays and gives your business the best chance at a clean approval.

Questions

Commercial finance, answered.

What is a commercial finance broker?
A commercial finance broker compares business lending across a panel of banks, non-bank lenders and specialist financiers, then guides you to a structure that fits your business, rather than you being limited to one bank's products. We also prepare and manage the application.
What can commercial finance be used for?
Buying or refinancing commercial property, working capital and cash flow, business expansion, equipment and vehicles, development and construction, trade and debtor finance, and business acquisition, among others.
Do I need property as security?
Not always. Secured facilities backed by property or business assets can support larger amounts and competitive terms, while unsecured options assessed on cash flow may suit smaller or shorter-term needs. We help you weigh which fits.
Is low-doc commercial finance available?
In some cases, yes. Low-doc options may be available where full financial statements are not required, assessed on bank statement cash flow instead, depending on the lender, the purpose and your circumstances.
How long does a commercial loan take to arrange?
It varies with complexity. Simpler facilities for established businesses can move quickly, while commercial property and development deals take longer. We give you a realistic timeframe upfront and keep the process moving.
Can you help with complex or unusual situations?
Yes. Complex structures, specialised property, newer businesses or applications a single bank has declined are often exactly where a broker and the right specialist lender make the difference. Talk to us and we will tell you honestly what is likely to be possible.
Do you only work with Melbourne businesses?
We are based in Pakenham and work closely with businesses across Melbourne's south-east, but we arrange commercial finance for businesses Australia-wide.
Why use a broker instead of going to my bank?
A bank offers only its own products at its own policy. We compare across a panel, so if one lender declines or offers an ordinary structure, there are others to approach, and we handle the comparison, paperwork and lender liaison.

Let's fund your next move.

Tell us what your business needs. We compare lenders and handle the paperwork, so you can keep building.