Secured business loans

  • Buy or Start a Business
  • Buy Commercial Property
  • Get Working Capital or Business Assets
Secured business loans

Key takeaways

Popular with existing business owners who want the best rates

Property loans up to 80-90% LVR (sometimes more)

Can be suitable for new / start-up businesses (dependent)

What is a Secured Business Loan?

A secured business loan is one that is backed by security you provide against the loan (usually property or business assets of value).

By doing this, the lender reduces their risk, which allows them to offer you larger loan amounts and more favourable rates and terms (when compared to an unsecured business loan).

Eligibility for buying an established business, or line of credit

To be eligible for a Secured Business Loan, you generally need to:

  • Have an active ABN
  • Have been trading for more than 6 months
  • Have an average monthly income over $5k
  • Have an asset to offer as security

Book a meeting with our expert team to talk through your requirements and timeframes.

What about starting a new business?

If you’re starting a new business and don’t meet some of the requirements above, or have bad credit, we might still be able to help. There are lenders in our marketplace that offer Secured Business Loans without the need for a trading history or revenue, provided you have enough security to offer against the loan.

Book a call with our expert team now and we can walk you through your options.

Get started

Let’s get the commercial finance you need.

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Nadine Connell
Commercial Finance Broker

A quick guide to Secured business loans

(Disclaimer) – this information is general in nature. Talk to our lending specialists for specific information tailored to your unique needs.

Amount

Starting from $20k to $100m+

Interest rates

Ranging 5.2%-15% p.a.

Loan terms

Up to 30 years

Pre-approval

Depends on loan complexity.
Starting from 48 hours

Repayments

Interest only
Interest and principal
Bullet (lump) repayment

Approval & settlement

Up to one week (varies)

Security

Required. Common types of security:

  • Property
  • Equipment or machinery
  • Inventory or accounts receivable

Documentation needed:

  • Proof of identity (low doc)
  • Security details (low doc)
  • Financials (if existing)
  • Cash flow projection (sometimes)
  • Business plan (sometimes)
  • Exit strategy (sometimes)

We get you the best business finance
from our marketplace of 60+ lenders

Not just your commercial finance broker.

Your business partner for the long haul.

Over the past 15 years Nadine and Chris have had the privilege to help more than 3,300 Australian business owners realise their business goals. 

Everyone’s situation and needs are unique. That’s why we offer personalised commercial finance broker and planning services, designed to ensure you get the right type of business finance with the best rates and terms possible.

What’s more, as our client you’ll also get access to all the experience and knowledge of our team – helping you succeed long term. Together.

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Key benefits of

Secured business loans

Better interest rates as compared to unsecured loans
Higher chance of getting an approval
Access to a larger loan amount
Helps overcome some credit issues
Provides an option for start-up businesses
Gives easier & more affordable access to working capital

What can

Secured business loans

be used for?

Buying an existing business
Starting a new business
Purchasing commercial property
Accessing working capital
Buying business equipment or machinery
Buying inventory or stock
Payroll or rent
Paying taxes or debt

How it Works

1. Talk to us

Share your goals with our lending experts.

2. We get to work

We negotiate with our network of 60+ lenders

3. You choose the best loan

We help you apply for the loan that best fits your needs.

Starting a business

Avoid these mistakes if you want the best Secured business loan

Some business owners aren’t aware that interacting directly with lenders could harm their chances of getting a business loan.

Here are some common mistakes to avoid:

  • Being unprepared – no business plan or cash flow
  • Applying with multiple lenders directly
  • Allowing multiple credit checks in a short period of time
  • Not being honest or omitting important information
  • Asking for more than is serviceable or securable.

Making these mistakes could mean you aren’t able to get a business loan at all, or only one with poor rates and terms. This is why it’s so beneficial to work with us. We partner with you and help you avoid these mistakes so you get the best outcomes possible.

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Frequently asked questions

  • As business finance brokers, we work for you to find the best loans from our marketplace of more than 60+ lenders which included the big four banks like Westpac, CommBank, ANZ and National Bank, to regional and niche lenders like BOQ, JudoBank, Pepper Money, Scotpac and many, many more. We don’t offer business loans directly ourselves.

Have a question? Just ask!

One of our lending specialists will be in touch

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