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Finance for vehicles with a clear work purpose, from a single ute to a growing staff fleet. Work directly with James Allan and Daniel Salajan.
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We don’t sell. We consult. Your enquiry goes directly to James and Dan, with no commission-driven sales team or junior broker pushing the quickest answer. As business owners ourselves, we know you need people you can depend on and trust.
With decades of experience as analysts in banks and brokerages, we know firsthand how banks read your financials, assess risk and set approval conditions. That experience gives our clients the luxury of hindsight: we can see where the goalposts are, what needs strengthening and how to position your business for better outcomes and rates.
We look beyond one approval to the lender relationship and capacity you’ll need for the next purchase.
Good finance does more than approve the next purchase. Our credit backgrounds help us make a stronger case to lenders, plan where each facility belongs and preserve room for the next purchase. See how that thinking has helped these business owners grow.
Over $1 billion in business credit and equipment finance experience.Over $1 billion in equipment finance experience.
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We can discuss vehicles needed for genuine commercial or work use across any industry. Applicants with or without an ABN may have options depending on the purpose, borrower and lender. We do not arrange personal-use car finance.
Vehicles for trades, contractors, site visits and carrying tools or equipment.
Cargo vans, fitted service vehicles and mobile workspaces.
Passenger vehicles assigned to employees for work travel and operational needs.
Small rigids, cab chassis and delivery vehicles used in the business.
Caravans used for genuine business travel, accommodation or mobile operations.
Vehicles supporting field services and contract delivery.
Multiple vehicles for teams, branches and expanding operations.
Planned renewal with payouts, trade-ins and future capacity considered.








The common thread is a genuine work purpose. We look at how the vehicle supports revenue, staff, contracts and day-to-day operations, whether you hold an ABN or not.


We look at the business, its existing commitments and the decisions coming next.

The asset, seller, timing, contracts and why this purchase matters.
Existing facilities, fleet debt, equity and likely future purchases.
Match lenders, terms and repayments to the business and its plans.
Handle the purchase and keep the broader funding strategy moving.
See how term, rate, balloon and payment timing change the monthly commitment.
Illustration only. Assumes a fixed nominal annual rate divided into monthly periods, level monthly payments and a balloon due at the end. Excludes fees, taxes and insurance. In advance means the first repayment is made at the start. This is not a lender quote.
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Fleet decisions are connected. The lender and structure you choose today affect the options you have when the next opportunity arrives.

Where today’s loan sits can affect what is possible when the next asset becomes available.
We look at payouts, replacement cycles, equity and the equipment you expect to need next.
We stay across the facilities and business as contracts, assets and requirements change.
You deal directly with James or Dan. We have worked inside credit, so we look at how a lender will assess the business as well as the equipment. The aim is to fund this purchase without losing sight of the next one.
We do not charge an upfront brokerage establishment fee. We are paid by lenders when a transaction settles. If a lender has its own fees, we will show you those in the proposed terms before you commit.
We can discuss utes, vans, staff vehicles, light commercial trucks and caravans with a genuine work purpose. Applicants with or without an ABN may be considered where the lender and product suit the circumstances. We do not arrange personal-use car loans.
Often, yes. Age alone does not decide it. The lender will also look at the equipment type, condition, hours or kilometres, value and how the business will use it. Tell us what you are considering before you lock in a short settlement date.
Those purchases can be financed, but the paperwork and timing matter. We may need to check ownership, identification, condition, value and how payment will be made. Auction deadlines in particular can be tight, so involve us early.
It depends on the business, the equipment, the lender and whether the information is ready. A straightforward repeat purchase may move quickly; a larger or more involved transaction needs more work. Give us the deadline and we will tell you what is realistic.
There is no one rate that fits every purchase. The lender, business profile, equipment, deposit, term and repayment structure all affect the offer. We compare the whole deal, including fees, balloon and future borrowing capacity, rather than quoting a headline rate in isolation.
Possibly. Some lenders offer reduced-documentation options for eligible businesses. We will look at whether that route actually makes sense, because a full assessment can sometimes lead to a better structure or more room for the next purchase.
We can look at the position and tell you honestly where it stands. Trading history, contracts, cash flow, deposit and the reason for any credit issue all matter. There is no blanket yes or no, and we will not promise an approval we cannot support.
Not always. It depends on the business, equipment and lender. We will weigh up the benefit of keeping cash in the business against the cost and terms of borrowing more.
That depends on the purchase, the business’s ability to repay, existing commitments and the lender’s policy. The useful question is what level of debt and repayment suits the work the equipment will do, not just the maximum someone will approve.
It is an agreed amount left to pay at the end of the term. It can reduce regular repayments, but the final amount still needs a plan. We look at likely resale value, replacement timing and the payout before recommending one.
Yes. If you are building or replacing a fleet, we can map the purchases, allocate them across lenders and consider an equipment finance limit where the business qualifies. That can help preserve capacity for what comes next.
Sometimes. Depending on the lender and the business, we may be able to assess a funding limit or obtain an indication before the final asset is known. The lender will still need to approve the actual equipment and seller before settlement.
We can review it. The existing payout, current value, remaining term and reason for refinancing will determine whether there is a worthwhile option. We will also consider how it affects your broader lender capacity.
We need the trade value and any payout on the existing loan. The equity or shortfall becomes part of the new purchase calculation, so it is best to work through both sides before you agree to the deal.
Potentially. Imported purchases need more planning around supplier terms, currency, shipping, identification and when the lender can take security. Bring us in before a deposit or payment milestone is due.
That depends on the lender and product. Some facilities allow flexibility; others may have early payout costs or a different interest calculation. If early repayment is likely, tell us at the start so we can factor it into the structure.
A chattel mortgage is common for business equipment, but it is not the only structure. Depending on the purchase, we may also consider a lease or another facility. We will explain who owns the equipment, the repayment and any final amount before you choose.
Sometimes. We need to be clear about which entity is buying the equipment, which one will use it and where the income sits. We can map the group and approach lenders that are comfortable with that structure.
Of course. Send the full terms, not just the rate. We will look at fees, balloon, security, flexibility and what the deal might mean for the next purchase. If your existing offer is the right one, we will tell you.
Tell us what you are buying, the price, seller and timing, plus a little about the business and its existing finance. James or Dan will talk through the purchase with you and outline the information needed for the right lenders.
Buying your first machine? Replacing a fleet? Start with the situation as it is. We’ll talk through the assets, the timing and what the next decision means for your business.
Replacing equipment or planning the next purchase? Tell us what you have in mind.
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