WHO THIS IS FOR

Business Equipment Finance Built for Australian Operators

Business Equipment owner-operators, subcontractors and small-fleet operators across Australia are knocked back by banks, stalled in single-lender queues, and locked into single products by dealer finance. Whether you run tradie tools and workshop equipment, materials handling forklifts and cranes, refrigeration and cold-chain equipment, restaurant and hospitality kitchen fit-outs, mobile workshop fit-outs, hire-out business equipment, retail point-of-sale and shop fit-outs, or specialist trade equipment.

New to equipment finance? Compare the best equipment finance options in Australia before you decide.

Your application goes to specialist business equipment lenders who assess contract income, asset value and trading history directly, in one structured submission with no multi-lender credit hits.

  • Upgrading ageing equipment or machinery Replace before maintenance costs outpace what a newer asset would be worth. Trade-in and replacement structured in one application.
  • Winning a new business contract Quote the work confident your pre-approval is locked in and the asset will be on site for day one.
  • Buying used, dealer or private sale Auction, dealer and private deals other lenders walk away from. We settle direct to the seller and handle the paperwork end to end.
  • Refinancing existing equipment loans Lower monthly repayments, restructure balloons before they're due, or consolidate multiple loans into one repayment.

HOW THE PROCESS WORKS

How Business Equipment Finance Works in Australia

A simple, secure online application, with honest advice from a Australia specialist you can trust.
No pressure. No hit to your credit score.

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Complete the Form in 60 Seconds

Tell us about your business and the business equipment you are financing through our secure online form.

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Speak With a Business Equipment Finance Specialist

An Australia-based business equipment finance specialist reviews your situation and walks you through the documents needed for the lender match.

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Get Pre-Approved Over the Phone

You'll have a clear pre-approval often within 1 business day, with rate, term and repayment structure tailored to how your business income actually flows.

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Settle the Loan
and Take Delivery

Your specialist sources the strongest matched offer and coordinates settlement with the dealer, private seller or auction house.

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RECENT SETTLEMENTS

Real Results for Australian Business Equipment Operators

Business Equipment finance settled across 80+ Australian lenders, from owner-operators to mid-size fleets. ACL 389328.

"Manufacturing business needed a CNC unit on the production floor within three weeks for a new contract. Cody had us settled and the unit installed on time."

Dave, Production Manager
Manufacturing

"Commercial kitchen fitout for a restaurant group underwrote a package of cooking, refrigeration and POS equipment. Equifund put it on one chattel mortgage with one credit decision."

Carly, Director
Restaurant group

"Print and signage business added a wide-format unit on the back of a council framework contract. They matched us with a lender that scored on the framework as the asset case."

Pete, Owner
Print and signage

"Demo of a packaging line at our factory for two weeks. Throughput numbers stacked up. John structured the swap before the demo had to go back."

Wayne, Operations Manager
Packaging

"Ex-lease commercial kitchen equipment at a hospitality liquidator sale, clean books, low hours. Equifund pre-approved us across the catalogue."

Hayden, Owner-Operator
Restaurant

"Manufacturing business needed a CNC unit on the production floor within three weeks for a new contract. Cody had us settled and the unit installed on time."

Dave, Production Manager
Manufacturing

"Commercial kitchen fitout for a restaurant group underwrote a package of cooking, refrigeration and POS equipment. Equifund put it on one chattel mortgage with one credit decision."

Carly, Director
Restaurant group

"Print and signage business added a wide-format unit on the back of a council framework contract. They matched us with a lender that scored on the framework as the asset case."

Pete, Owner
Print and signage

"Demo of a packaging line at our factory for two weeks. Throughput numbers stacked up. John structured the swap before the demo had to go back."

Wayne, Operations Manager
Packaging

"Ex-lease commercial kitchen equipment at a hospitality liquidator sale, clean books, low hours. Equifund pre-approved us across the catalogue."

Hayden, Owner-Operator
Restaurant

"First time on a tier-two healthcare contract for a clinic fitout. Terry structured a chattel mortgage with a term that matched the contract's run."

Hannah, Director
Healthcare fitout

"Multi-site business adding equipment across three branches. Jake matched us with a lender that scored on the consolidated income and approved across the whole order."

Lisa, Operations Manager
Multi-site business

"Owner-operator stepping up from sole trader to small operator on a hospitality contract. Jason structured a chattel mortgage with the right balloon to align with the income cycle."

Beau, Owner-Operator
Hospitality

"Hire-out audio-visual equipment business. Day-rate hire revenue didn't fit standard finance templates. They put us with a lender that structured the loan to the hire cycle."

Tracy, Yard Owner
AV hire

"Regional clinic adding diagnostic equipment for a new service line. Equifund found a lender that scored on the active patient throughput and approved on the case."

Murray, Owner
Regional clinic

"First time on a tier-two healthcare contract for a clinic fitout. Terry structured a chattel mortgage with a term that matched the contract's run."

Hannah, Director
Healthcare fitout

"Multi-site business adding equipment across three branches. Jake matched us with a lender that scored on the consolidated income and approved across the whole order."

Lisa, Operations Manager
Multi-site business

"Owner-operator stepping up from sole trader to small operator on a hospitality contract. Jason structured a chattel mortgage with the right balloon to align with the income cycle."

Beau, Owner-Operator
Hospitality

"Hire-out audio-visual equipment business. Day-rate hire revenue didn't fit standard finance templates. They put us with a lender that structured the loan to the hire cycle."

Tracy, Yard Owner
AV hire

"Regional clinic adding diagnostic equipment for a new service line. Equifund found a lender that scored on the active patient throughput and approved on the case."

Murray, Owner
Regional clinic
SPECIALIST VS BANK

Specialist vs Major Bank Business Equipment Finance

Side-by-side on the criteria that decide whether an Australian equipment finance deal settles or stalls.

Criterion Equifund Specialist Major Bank
Income type Reads freight invoices, contractor payments and BAS PAYG salary preferred, freight income often discounted
Lender access Panel of 80+ Australian lenders matched to your file One bank, one credit template
Pre-approval speed Typically inside 24 hours 5 to 10 business days on average
Documentation Low-doc options available for established operators Full financials usually required
Deposit $0 deposit available for prime applications Deposit typically required
Industry expertise Australia-based transport finance specialists Generic commercial credit team
FAQ

Common Business Equipment Finance Questions

Straight answers to the questions Australian businesses and operators ask most.

What types of business equipment can I finance in Australia?

We finance new, used, demonstrator, dealer and private-sale business equipment across all major makes and models. Your specialist matches the finance to your work and the lender to your file.

How long does business equipment finance take to settle?

Pre-approval is typically inside 24 hours once you submit the form. Settlement timing then depends on the lender and asset details, with many Australian deals settling within a week of pre-approval.

Do I need to own property to qualify?

No. Many of our lenders score the deal on freight income and asset value rather than requiring property security. Non-property owners regularly settle business equipment finance through Equifund.

Do I need a deposit?

Not always. $0 deposit is available for prime applications, especially for established operators with active freight contracts. Other deals may require a deposit depending on the asset, the lender and the loan term.

Can I finance a used business equipment, private sale, or auction purchase?

Yes. We finance dealer purchases, private sales, auctions and end-of-lease buyouts. The business equipment just needs to meet the lender's age and condition requirements.

Can I refinance an existing business equipment loan?

Yes. Many Australian operators refinance to access a better rate, restructure repayments around their income cycle, release equity from the asset, or consolidate multiple business equipment loans into one facility.

Which lenders does Equifund work with?

We have a panel of 80+ Australian lenders spanning major banks, specialist asset financiers and non-bank lenders that specifically understand freight income and transport assets. Your specialist matches your file to the right lender for the deal.

Can I finance multiple business equipment in one application?

Yes. We regularly settle multi-business equipment deals for Australian fleets, often splitting the package across more than one lender to fit each asset's spec and your overall structure.

Do you finance trailers and equipment as well as business equipment?

Yes. Business Equipments, attachments, trailers and related equipment are all on the panel. Equipment security can be structured independently of business equipment finance if that better suits the deal.

What's the difference between a chattel mortgage and a finance lease?

A chattel mortgage gives you immediate ownership of the business equipment while the lender holds it as security. You claim GST upfront and depreciate the business equipment for tax. It is the most common structure for established Australian owner-operators. A finance lease keeps the business equipment on the lender's books with set monthly payments and an optional residual paid at the end of the term. Useful for fleet operators managing repayments against vehicle turnover. Your Australia-based business equipment finance specialist will recommend the structure that suits your business and tax position. Read the full chattel mortgage vs finance lease comparison.

What is freight income recognition?

Freight income recognition is how a specialist lender reads income from freight invoices, contractor payments and BAS rather than treating only PAYG salary as income. Bank credit templates often miss this. Specialist lenders read freight income accurately, which is why established Australian operators frequently get approved on deals that mainstream banks decline.

What is low-doc business equipment finance?

Low-doc business equipment finance is approval on a reduced documentation set, usually a Director declaration plus business activity statements or recent bank statements, rather than full financials. It is faster to process and common for established small-fleet operators in Australia who would rather not produce two years of full tax returns for a single asset purchase.

What is pre-approval in business equipment finance?

Pre-approval is a conditional finance approval issued before you commit to a business equipment. It sets the maximum loan amount, indicative rate, term and repayment structure so you can negotiate with dealers, private sellers or auction houses on solid ground. Equifund pre-approvals are typically issued within 24 hours of form submission.

What is an Australian Credit Licence (ACL)?

An Australian Credit Licence (ACL) is a licence issued by ASIC permitting a business to engage in credit activities under the National Consumer Credit Protection Act. Equifund holds Australian Credit Licence 389328. Working with an ACL holder is a baseline regulatory protection for the borrower and a baseline trust signal for any Australian finance provider.

Can you finance business equipment on ABN income for sole traders and small businesses?

Yes. Business equipment is routinely financed on ABN, BAS and active business income through specialist lenders on our panel. The equipment itself secures the loan.

Can you finance new and used business equipment with low-doc or no-doc options?

Yes. Low-doc and no-doc options are available for established businesses through specialist lenders on our panel. ABN, BAS and bank statements carry the application.

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