WHO THIS IS FOR

Who is Truck Finance Built For?

Equifund truck finance is built for Australian ABN holders, whether you are an owner-driver buying your first prime mover, a fleet operator replacing ageing units, or a transport business that has just won a new freight contract. We match your application to the specialist lenders who read freight income, head-contractor agreements and asset value the right way, financing prime movers, rigids, tippers, refrigerated units, curtainsiders, tow trucks and trailers, new or used, right across the country. To weigh your options, compare the best truck finance options in Australia.

If you hold an ABN, your application goes to specialist transport lenders who assess contract income, BAS and asset value directly, in one structured submission with no multi-lender credit hits.

  • Owner-driver buying your first truckGet behind the wheel of any truck with $0 deposit on prime applications, assessed on your contract and BAS rather than years of trading.
  • Fleet operator replacing ageing unitsRefresh before maintenance bills outrun resale value. Trade-in and replacement structured under one application.
  • Won a new freight contractQuote the work knowing your pre-approval is locked in and the truck will be on the road for day one.
  • Refinancing existing truck loansLower monthly repayments, restructure balloons before they fall due, or consolidate multiple truck loans into one.

SPECIALIST vs BANK vs DEALER

Equifund vs Bank vs Dealer?

How truck finance compares across the three places ABN holders can fund a truck.

Compare rates, structures and lenders in our full guide to the best truck finance options in Australia.

Equifund, commercial finance specialistMajor bankDealer finance
Who they lend toEstablished ABN holders, sole traders to fleets, assessed on the business and the asset.Prefers strong financials or PAYG strength, often backed by property.Whoever is buying that brand at the desk, on a take-it-or-leave-it offer.
Income assessedFreight, contract and BAS income. Low-doc for established ABNs, no full tax returns.Full financials and tax returns usually required.Limited, tied to the sale, not your wider business.
Lender choice80+ Australian lenders matched to your deal.One bank, one credit template.One or two aligned financiers only.
Rate & structureIndicative rates from 6.99% p.a. Market-tested structure with balloon, 3 to 7 year terms and extra repayments.Standard products with limited flexibility.Rate loaded with dealer margin, and high balloons that flatter the monthly but cost more.
Used, private & auctionNew, used, ex-fleet, private-sale and auction all financed.Restrictive on used, private and auction buys.Usually the dealer's own stock only.
Deposit & security$0 deposit for prime applications, secured on the truck, not your home.Deposit and often property security required.Varies, frequently bundled with add-ons.
Pre-approval speedTypically inside 24 to 48 hours.5 to 10 business days on average.Fast at the desk, but the offer is fixed.

Finance Options: Learn more about chattel mortgage and hire purchase financing and how they compare to other truck finance structures.

HOW THE PROCESS WORKS

How Does Truck Finance Work?

A simple, secure online application, with honest advice from a truck finance 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 truck you are financing through our secure online form.

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Speak With a Truck Finance Specialist

An Australian truck 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 freight 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

What Results Do Our Truck Finance Clients Get?

Truck deals settled across 80+ Australian specialist lenders. ACL 389328.

"First prime mover as an owner-driver running interstate linehaul. Bank wanted two years of trading. The specialist lender read the head-contract and BAS, approved that week and I was on the road for the next run."

Owner-driver, linehaul
New South Wales

"Tipper for a civil contractor. We needed the truck on site before the project kicked off. Pre-approval was locked in before tender, so we quoted with confidence and settled inside the week."

Tipper, civil works
Victoria

"Refrigerated rigid for a cold-chain run. Cashflow stacks against produce season, not month to month, so the lender structured repayments around the busy months. The major bank had said no."

Refrigerated rigid, cold chain
Queensland

"Used Kenworth at auction. Auction terms meant settle in five business days or lose the deposit. The specialist lender paid the seller direct on day four."

Used prime mover, auction
Western Australia

"Refinanced four prime movers into one facility. Cut the monthly outgoing, restructured a balloon that was coming due, and freed up cashflow for the next unit."

Fleet refinance
South Australia

"Tow-truck operator with a short trading history. The lender assessed on the asset and the contract pipeline rather than years of books, and we settled the following week."

Tow truck
New South Wales

"Curtainsider and trailer combo for a general-freight run. Funded as a package under one application instead of two separate loans."

Curtainsider + trailer
Interstate freight

"Crane truck for a hire business. A vocational asset the bank did not want to touch, assessed on the forward work and settled cleanly."

Crane truck, hire
Queensland

"Light rigid for a courier business scaling up. $0 deposit on a prime application and the keys within the fortnight."

Light rigid, courier
Victoria

"Ex-fleet prime mover, private sale. Read on the asset and the operator's history rather than the seller's paperwork, settled direct that week."

Ex-fleet, private sale
Northern Territory
FAQ

Common Truck Finance Questions

Straight answers to the questions Australian truck operators ask most.

What types of truck can I finance?

Prime movers, rigids, tippers, refrigerated trucks, curtainsiders, tow trucks, crane trucks, tilt trays and trailers, new or used, dealer, private sale or auction.

How long does truck finance take to settle?

Pre-approval typically comes back inside a business day. Settlement happens once you have signed contracts and any final lender conditions are met. Specialist transport lenders read freight income and contracts directly, so they move faster than major banks.

Do I need a deposit?

$0 deposit is available for prime applications, especially established operators with active contracts. New ABNs may need a contribution, but $0 deposit on the right deal is common for operators with verifiable income.

Can I get truck finance as an owner-driver with a short trading history?

Yes. Specialist lenders can assess on your head-contract, the asset and your industry experience rather than requiring years of trading, which is how many first-truck owner-drivers get approved.

Can I finance a used or ex-fleet truck?

Yes. Used, ex-fleet, dealer demo and private-sale trucks are all financeable. Major banks apply age cut-offs; specialist lenders look at condition, kilometres and service history.

What is the difference between a chattel mortgage, hire purchase and lease?

A chattel mortgage gives you ownership from day one and the GST benefit upfront. Hire purchase spreads ownership over the term. A lease keeps the truck on the lender's books with set payments and an optional residual. We match the structure to your tax position and cashflow.

Can repayments be structured around seasonal freight?

Yes. Seasonal and skip-month structures are common for operators whose income runs against harvest, produce or project cycles. The lender panel includes options that build repayments around how your freight actually flows.

Can I get pre-approved before I have signed the freight contract?

Yes. A conditional pre-approval lets you quote the work and commit to the truck knowing the finance is in place, then settle once the contract is signed.

Can I finance multiple trucks or a whole fleet?

Yes. Multi-truck and fleet deals are common, funded as a package under a master facility rather than separate loans, which simplifies your repayments and reporting.

Can I refinance or do a sale-and-leaseback on a truck I already own?

Yes. Refinance can lower your rate or restructure a balloon, and sale-and-leaseback frees up equity in trucks you own outright to fund the next unit.

Do balloon or residual payments work on truck finance?

Yes. A balloon or residual lowers your monthly repayment by deferring part of the value to the end of the term. We will structure it to suit your replacement cycle so it does not catch you out.

Can I claim the instant asset write-off or GST on a truck?

Trucks over one tonne payload are exempt from the ATO car limit, so the full value can generally be depreciated, and a chattel mortgage lets you claim the GST upfront. Confirm your position with your accountant.

What do I need to apply for truck finance?

An active ABN, recent BAS or bank statements, the truck details, and any freight or head-contract agreement. We will tell you exactly what your lender match needs after a quick call.

Do you finance trucks Australia-wide?

Yes. We are an Australian truck finance team funding operators in every state and territory, from metro linehaul to regional and remote runs.

BEYOND TRUCKS

Other Equipment We Finance

Equifund finances every major commercial asset class for prime ABN profiles, from utes and trailers to excavators, tractors and yellow goods, backed by 80+ lenders.

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Important information: $0 deposit, rates, fees and approval are subject to lender criteria and your circumstances, and may vary. The information on this page is general information only and does not take into account your objectives, financial situation or needs. Consider whether it is appropriate for you before acting on it.
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