Trades and construction finance

Trades and Construction Finance for Vehicles, Plant and Working Capital

Finance utes, trucks, excavators, tools, materials and project cash flow with a structure that reflects progress claims, subcontractor costs and seasonal workloads.

Initial discussion and assessment only. A formal lender enquiry occurs only with your consent.

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Finance options

What may fit your situation

Common need

Vehicle and equipment finance

Utes, trucks, trailers, excavators, access equipment and specialist tools.

Common need

Project working capital

Fund wages, materials and mobilisation before progress claims are paid.

Common need

Tax and refinancing

Review ATO liabilities and existing facilities where a viable restructure is available.

Industry credit view

How do lenders assess trades and construction businesses?

Trades and construction businesses often pay labour and suppliers before receiving progress claims. Lenders therefore examine contract quality, gross margin, payment timing, retention amounts and recent bank conduct.

A strong application separates normal project timing from persistent losses and shows how each facility will reduce.

  • Current contracts, work in progress and debtor ageing
  • Plant utilisation and resale value
  • Subcontractor and payroll obligations
  • ATO position, insurance and licence status
Structure

Which finance structure may fit?

Use asset finance for productive equipment with a multi-year useful life. Use working capital for a measurable timing gap. Use invoice finance where eligible B2B receivables are the main source of delay. Acquisitions and property require a broader structure and more due diligence.

How it works

A clear path from enquiry to lender decision

We organise the information, test lender fit and keep the process moving.

1

Explain the funding need

Tell us what the money is for, the amount required, timing, turnover and any existing facilities.

2

Test lender fit

We check cash flow, bank conduct, security and documents before choosing a sensible lender option.

3

Package the application

We present the purpose, numbers and risks clearly so the lender can assess the deal without avoidable gaps.

4

Compare and decide

We explain the structure, total cost, conditions and trade-offs before you decide whether to proceed.

Frequently asked questions

Questions business owners ask before applying

Options may exist, but lenders usually require stronger owner experience, equity, security or contracts because there is less trading evidence.

Often yes, subject to asset age, condition, valuation and the lender’s remaining-useful-life policy.

Not automatically. Lenders assess the amount, cause, compliance with the plan and whether the new debt improves or worsens the position.

Start with identification, business bank statements, financial statements, debt schedule and evidence of the purchase, contract or cash flow need.

Talk through the options

Find the finance structure that fits the job

Tell us what you are funding, the amount required and the timing. We will explain the realistic options before you choose whether to proceed.

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