FINANCE LEASE

What Is a Finance Lease and How Does It Work?

Finance leases are popular with businesses that want to maximise cash flow during the lease term, prefer off balance sheet treatment for accounting purposes, or want the flexibility to upgrade equipment at the end of each lease cycle rather than being locked into ownership.

A finance lease is an arrangement where the lender purchases the equipment and leases it to you for a fixed term. You make regular lease payments for the right to use the asset. At the end of the term, you typically have options to purchase the equipment at its residual value, extend the lease, or return it.

Use the equipment today, decide whether to own it later.

A finance lease gives you full use of the equipment from day one without committing to ownership. This flexibility is valuable for businesses that regularly upgrade equipment or are unsure about long term asset requirements.

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Benefits of a Finance Lease

Finance leases offer several advantages over outright purchase or chattel mortgage structures, depending on your business circumstances and priorities.

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Lower regular payments

Because you are not paying down the full asset value during the term, lease payments are typically lower than chattel mortgage repayments. This preserves cash flow for operations.

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Lease payments are tax deductible

The full lease payment is generally deductible as a business operating expense. This can provide a simpler tax treatment compared to claiming separate depreciation and interest deductions.

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Off balance sheet treatment

Depending on your accounting framework, a finance lease may keep the asset off your balance sheet. This can improve financial ratios and borrowing capacity for other purposes.

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Upgrade flexibility at end of term

At the end of the lease, you can purchase the equipment at residual value, extend the lease, or return it and lease newer equipment. This built in flexibility suits businesses that regularly upgrade.

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What Can You Finance Lease?

Virtually any business equipment or vehicle can be structured as a finance lease.

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    Trucks and prime movers
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    Trailers and combinations
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    Delivery vans and fleet vehicles
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    Buses and coaches
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    Refrigerated transport
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    Light commercial vehicles

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    Excavators and loaders
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    Cranes and telehandlers
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    Concrete equipment
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    Site vehicles
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    Compactors and rollers
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    Access equipment

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    Tractors and harvesters
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    Headers and implements
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    Irrigation systems
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    Farm vehicles
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    Livestock equipment
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    Sprayers and seeders

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    Forklifts and warehouse
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    Manufacturing machinery
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    Medical equipment
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    IT infrastructure
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    Office and retail fitout
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    Printing and packaging
HOW THE PROCESS WORKS

How a Finance Lease Works

A straightforward process.

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Complete the Form
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Provide us with some basic information about your business and financing requirements via our secure website.

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Speak With an
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Your brokers assess your requirements and guide you through gathering the right documents to secure approval quickly.

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Get Pre-Approved
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Receive a clear pre-approval with transparent terms and repayment options that suit your cash flow.

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Your finance broker will work with you to source the best funding offers available and guide your application to success.

RECENT SETTLEMENTS

Real Finance Lease Approvals

See how we help.

Barinder Singh

Transport Operator

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2025 Tipper Trailer

Transport

$150,000

Barinder needed a new tipper trailer to keep up with growing contract work but didn’t own property and didn’t have a deposit available. Traditional lenders declined the deal based on security requirements.
We structured the finance around the strength of the business income and the asset itself, delivering approval and settlement within 24 hours so the trailer could be put straight to work.

Neil Johnson

Earthmoving Contractor

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2005 CAT Excavator

Contractor

$60,000

Neil was purchasing a used excavator to support ongoing civil jobs but needed a simple low-doc solution without extensive financials slowing the process down.
We secured approval within 24 hours using a streamlined low-doc structure , allowing him to secure the machine before another buyer stepped in

Bradley Moore

Owner-Driver

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2019 Scania Truck

Contractor

$100,000

Bradley found the right truck through a private seller and needed fast finance to avoid losing the deal. The transaction structure made traditional lenders hesitant.
We arranged a low-doc facility tailored to a private sale purchase and delivered approval inside 24 hours, enabling Bradley to secure the vehicle and get back on the road generating income.

Barinder Singh

Transport Operator

user Non-property owner dollar-circle No deposit clock 24hr turnaround

2025 Tipper Trailer

Transport

$150,000

Barinder needed a new tipper trailer to keep up with growing contract work but didn’t own property and didn’t have a deposit available. Traditional lenders declined the deal based on security requirements.
We structured the finance around the strength of the business income and the asset itself, delivering approval and settlement within 24 hours so the trailer could be put straight to work.

Neil Johnson

Earthmoving Contractor

document-text Low Doc clock 24hr approval

2005 CAT Excavator

Contractor

$60,000

Neil was purchasing a used excavator to support ongoing civil jobs but needed a simple low-doc solution without extensive financials slowing the process down.
We secured approval within 24 hours using a streamlined low-doc structure , allowing him to secure the machine before another buyer stepped in

Bradley Moore

Owner-Driver

user Private sale document-text Low Doc clock 24hr approval

2019 Scania Truck

Contractor

$100,000

Bradley found the right truck through a private seller and needed fast finance to avoid losing the deal. The transaction structure made traditional lenders hesitant.
We arranged a low-doc facility tailored to a private sale purchase and delivered approval inside 24 hours, enabling Bradley to secure the vehicle and get back on the road generating income.

Not Every Business Fits a Bank Template

Major banks often apply rigid policies that do not reflect how transport, construction or agricultural businesses actually operate.

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Asset value & condition

We consider the value, age, and condition of your asset, not just your credit history.

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Business use

Finance solutions tailored to how your equipment supports daily business operations.

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Deposit position

Low-deposit and zero-deposit options available for eligible applicants.

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Repayment capacity

Repayment plans structured around your cash flow and business revenue.

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FAQs

Finance Lease FAQs

What is the difference between a finance lease and a chattel mortgage?
With a chattel mortgage, you own the asset from day one. With a finance lease, the lender owns the asset and you lease i
Can I claim GST on a finance lease?
GST is included in each lease payment and claimed progressively on your BAS returns. Unlike a chattel mortgage where you
What happens at the end of a finance lease?
You typically have three options: purchase the equipment at the pre-agreed residual value, extend the lease for a furthe
Are finance lease payments tax deductible?
Yes. Finance lease payments are generally fully deductible as a business operating expense. Consult your accountant for
What is the residual value on a finance lease?
The residual is the estimated value of the equipment at the end of the lease term. It is set at the start of the lease a
Is a finance lease better than renting?
A finance lease provides fixed payments, a guaranteed purchase option, and typically lower total cost than renting the s

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