HIRE PURCHASE

What Is Hire Purchase and How Does It Work?

Hire purchase is commonly used for equipment where the hirer wants to claim depreciation and interest deductions but prefers the hiring structure for business or accounting reasons. It is available for all types of business equipment and vehicles.

A hire purchase (also called commercial hire purchase or CHP) is an arrangement where you hire equipment from a finance company and make regular payments over a fixed term. At the end of the term, you pay a nominal amount (often $1) to take full ownership. It is functionally very similar to a chattel mortgage but structured as a hiring agreement.

Hire it, use it, own it. Simple as that.

Hire purchase combines the simplicity of fixed payments with the certainty of ownership at the end. You know exactly what each payment is, how many you will make, and that the equipment is yours when the last one is paid.

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Benefits of Hire Purchase

Hire purchase offers a straightforward path to equipment ownership with clear tax benefits along the way.

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Fixed repayments for easy budgeting

Your hire purchase repayments are fixed for the entire term. No surprises, no rate changes, no variable payments. Budget with certainty.

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Tax deductible interest and depreciation

The interest component of your payments is deductible, and you can claim depreciation on the equipment. Combined, these deductions can significantly reduce the effective cost of the hire purchase.

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Ownership at the end

Unlike a finance lease where return is an option, hire purchase is designed to end in ownership. The final payment (typically a nominal amount) transfers full ownership to you.

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Balloon payment options

A balloon (residual) payment can be included to reduce your regular payments during the term. You pay the balloon at the end to take ownership, or refinance or trade in at that point.

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Equipment Available on Hire Purchase

All types of business equipment and vehicles can be structured as a hire purchase.

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    Prime movers and rigids
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    Trailers and combinations
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    Light commercial vehicles
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    Refrigerated transport
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    Tippers and specialty
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    Fleet vehicles

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    Excavators and loaders
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    Cranes and telehandlers
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    Dozers and graders
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    Concrete equipment
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    Access equipment
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    Site support vehicles

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    Tractors and harvesters
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    Implements and sprayers
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    Irrigation systems
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    Farm vehicles
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    Livestock equipment
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    Fencing and yard equipment

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    Forklifts and warehouse
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    Manufacturing machinery
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    Medical equipment
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    IT and technology
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    Workshop equipment
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    Commercial fitouts
HOW THE PROCESS WORKS

How Hire Purchase 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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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 Hire Purchase 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

Hire Purchase FAQs

What is the difference between hire purchase and chattel mortgage?
Functionally they are very similar. Both result in you owning the equipment and making fixed repayments. The key differe
Can I claim GST on hire purchase?
GST treatment on hire purchase can vary. In some cases you can claim the full GST upfront, in others it is claimed progr
What is the nominal purchase price at the end?
Most hire purchase agreements include a final purchase option of $1 or a similar nominal amount. This transfers full own
Can I include a balloon payment?
Yes. A balloon (residual) reduces your regular payments during the hire period. At the end, you pay the balloon to own t
Is hire purchase available for used equipment?
Yes. Hire purchase is available for new and used equipment from all major brands. The terms may vary based on the equipm
Can I end a hire purchase early?
Most agreements allow early termination, though fees may apply. Your broker will explain any early payout terms before y

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