WHO THIS IS FOR

Commercial Vehicle Finance Built for Australian Operators

Commercial Vehicles 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 utes on site supply runs, fleet vans for last-mile delivery, light trucks for regional cartage, commercial vehicles for cold-chain distribution, mobile workshop vehicles, hire-out commercial fleets, council and government contractor fleets, or operator contract businesses.

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

  • Upgrading ageing commercial vehicles or trailers Replace before maintenance costs outpace what a newer asset would be worth. Trade-in and replacement structured in one application.
  • Winning a new service or supply 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 Commercial Vehicle 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 commercial vehicle you are financing through our secure online form.

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Speak With a Commercial Vehicle Finance Specialist

An Australia-based commercial vehicle 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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60 second form. No impact on your credit score.
RECENT SETTLEMENTS

Real Results for Australian Commercial Vehicle Operators

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

"Mobile services contract win underwrote five new commercial vans. Cody had us settled across the whole order inside a week and the vans hit the road for week-one rosters."

Carly, Operations Manager
Mobile services

"Multi-trade fleet refresh on a council facilities contract underwrote a fleet of work utes and vans. Equifund put it on one chattel mortgage with one credit decision."

Brett, Director
Council facilities

"Builder framework for site-supervision vehicles across new estates kept the fleet rotating year-round. They matched us with a lender that scored on the framework as the income base."

Pete, Owner
Site supervision

"Demo of a hybrid commercial van on a metro-distribution run for ten days. Fuel and serviceability numbers stacked up. John had us approved that week."

Wayne, Operations Manager
Metro distribution

"Ex-fleet commercial vans at a major company sell-down, low kilometres, clean books. Equifund pre-approved us across the catalogue."

Hayden, Owner-Operator
Trade contractor

"Mobile services contract win underwrote five new commercial vans. Cody had us settled across the whole order inside a week and the vans hit the road for week-one rosters."

Carly, Operations Manager
Mobile services

"Multi-trade fleet refresh on a council facilities contract underwrote a fleet of work utes and vans. Equifund put it on one chattel mortgage with one credit decision."

Brett, Director
Council facilities

"Builder framework for site-supervision vehicles across new estates kept the fleet rotating year-round. They matched us with a lender that scored on the framework as the income base."

Pete, Owner
Site supervision

"Demo of a hybrid commercial van on a metro-distribution run for ten days. Fuel and serviceability numbers stacked up. John had us approved that week."

Wayne, Operations Manager
Metro distribution

"Ex-fleet commercial vans at a major company sell-down, low kilometres, clean books. Equifund pre-approved us across the catalogue."

Hayden, Owner-Operator
Trade contractor

"First time on a tier-one builder framework for site-supervision vehicles. Terry structured a chattel mortgage with a term that matched the framework's two-year run."

Hannah, Director
Tier-one builder

"Mobile services business expanding from one to three regions. Jake matched us with a lender that scored on the existing service contracts plus the rollout's contract pipeline."

Lisa, Operations Manager
Mobile services

"Owner-operator stepping up from sole trader to small fleet on a council framework. Jason structured a chattel mortgage with the right balloon to align with the council's payment cycle."

Beau, Owner-Operator
Council framework

"Hire-out commercial vehicle fleet to trade businesses. Day-rate hire revenue didn't fit standard finance templates. They put us with a lender that structured the loan to the hire cycle."

Glen, Yard Owner
Hire-out fleet

"Regional multi-trade service business across plumbing, electrical and HVAC. Equifund found a lender that scored on the recurring service contracts and approved on the active job book."

Murray, Owner
Regional multi-trade

"First time on a tier-one builder framework for site-supervision vehicles. Terry structured a chattel mortgage with a term that matched the framework's two-year run."

Hannah, Director
Tier-one builder

"Mobile services business expanding from one to three regions. Jake matched us with a lender that scored on the existing service contracts plus the rollout's contract pipeline."

Lisa, Operations Manager
Mobile services

"Owner-operator stepping up from sole trader to small fleet on a council framework. Jason structured a chattel mortgage with the right balloon to align with the council's payment cycle."

Beau, Owner-Operator
Council framework

"Hire-out commercial vehicle fleet to trade businesses. Day-rate hire revenue didn't fit standard finance templates. They put us with a lender that structured the loan to the hire cycle."

Glen, Yard Owner
Hire-out fleet

"Regional multi-trade service business across plumbing, electrical and HVAC. Equifund found a lender that scored on the recurring service contracts and approved on the active job book."

Murray, Owner
Regional multi-trade
SPECIALIST VS BANK

Specialist vs Major Bank Commercial Vehicle Finance

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

Criterion Equifund Specialist Major Bank
Income type Reads business income, contractor payments and BAS PAYG salary preferred, business 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 commercial vehicle finance specialists Generic commercial credit team
FAQ

Common Commercial Vehicle Finance Questions

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

What types of commercial vehicles can I finance in Australia?

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

How long does commercial vehicle 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 business income and asset value rather than requiring property security. Non-property owners regularly settle commercial vehicle finance through Equifund.

Do I need a deposit?

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

Can I finance a used commercial vehicle, private sale, or auction purchase?

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

Can I refinance an existing commercial vehicle 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 commercial vehicle 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 business income and transport assets. Your specialist matches your file to the right lender for the deal.

Can I finance multiple commercial vehicles in one application?

Yes. We regularly settle multi-commercial vehicle 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 commercial vehicles?

Yes. Commercial Vehicles, attachments, trailers and related equipment are all on the panel. Equipment security can be structured independently of commercial vehicle 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 commercial vehicle while the lender holds it as security. You claim GST upfront and depreciate the commercial vehicle for tax. It is the most common structure for established Australian owner-operators. A finance lease keeps the commercial vehicle 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 commercial vehicle finance specialist will recommend the structure that suits your business and tax position. Read the full chattel mortgage vs finance lease comparison.

What is business income recognition?

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

What is low-doc commercial vehicle finance?

Low-doc commercial vehicle 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 commercial vehicle finance?

Pre-approval is a conditional finance approval issued before you commit to a commercial vehicle. 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 light commercial vehicles for business use on ABN income?

Yes. Light commercial vehicles for trade, distribution and fleet work are routinely financed on ABN, BAS and contract income through specialist lenders on our panel. The vehicle itself secures the loan.

Can you finance and specialty commercial vehicles?

Yes. vehicles, mobile workshop fit-outs, courier vans and tradie utes are financed through specialist lenders who understand commercial vehicle operator income cycle.

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