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Business Loans for Cleaning Businesses

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Finance your cleaning equipment, vehicles, and business growth with loans designed for commercial and domestic cleaning operators across Australia.

Loans from $5K to $250K, over 12 to 60 months, depending on the lender and the security.

What is the monthly payment on a $50,000 business loan for cleaning businesses?

About $1,685 a month over 3 years at 13% p.a., close to the unsecured rates CommBank and NAB published on 10 October 2026, or about $1,567 at 8% p.a. on a secured loan, before fees. Online lenders often price higher, and the business loan repayment calculator runs any rate and term.

Cleaning Services business loan repayments over 3 years

Monthly principal and interest repayments over 3 years, by loan amount and interest rate
Loan amountMonthly repayment at
8%p.a.13%p.a.18%p.a.
$20,000$627$674$723
$50,000$1,567$1,685$1,808
$100,000$3,134$3,369$3,615
$250,000$7,834$8,423$9,038

Illustrative monthly principal and interest repayments over 3 years, before fees and charges. Rates are examples, not offers; your rate depends on the lender and your circumstances. The rate follows the security and the lender more than the industry. Use the business loan repayment calculator.

Cleaning Services business loans at a glance
  • Loan amounts from $5K to $250K
  • Terms from 12 to 60 months
  • Secured and unsecured options, matched to the security you have
  • A licensed broker who compares lenders for cleaning businesses
  • No obligation to proceed with any offer

Common financing needs: Cleaning Services

The things businesses in this sector most often finance:

Commercial cleaning equipment
Vehicle and van finance
Franchise fees and establishment
Marketing and client acquisition
Uniforms, supplies, and insurance

Cleaning Services business loan features

Loans from $5,000 to $250,000
Commercial cleaning equipment finance
Vehicle and van finance
Franchise establishment funding
Low-doc options for ABN holders

How businesses in this sector use finance

Grow Your Fleet

Finance additional vehicles and equipment to take on more contracts, cover more territory, and scale your cleaning operations.

Win Bigger Contracts

Access the equipment and working capital you need to bid on larger commercial cleaning contracts that require specific capabilities.

Franchise Options

Fund cleaning franchise fees, training, equipment, and initial marketing to get your franchise business established and earning.

Simple Process

Low-doc loan options mean minimal paperwork, ideal for busy cleaning operators.

What lenders publish for cleaning businesses

The entry criteria lenders publish apply across industries, as each lender showed them on 10 October 2026. Meeting a floor is where assessment starts, not an approval.

LenderMinimum tradingTurnover floorSecurity and size
Bizcap4 months$12,000 a monthUnsecured or secured; $5,000 to $7.5M
Prospa6 months (2 years for its line of credit)$6,000 a monthProperty or asset ownership needed above $150,000
Lumi6 months$50,000 a yearUnsecured options; line of credit up to $1M
ANZ GoBiz6 months of reconciled accounting dataGST registered if turnover is $75,000 or moreNo asset security to $200,000; a general security agreement from $200,000 to $500,000
Moula12 months$10,000 a month; GST registeredUnsecured; $10,000 to $500,000
OnDeck12 months$100,000 a yearUnsecured; $10,000 to $300,000
NAB QuickBizMore than 12 months under the current ABN$75,000 a year; GST registeredNo security; $5,000 to $250,000 at 12.95% p.a. fixed
CommBank BetterBusiness LoanNot publishedNot publishedResidential, rural or commercial property, from 7.54% p.a.; unsecured to $250,000 from 13.09% p.a.
Westpac Business LoanTwo years operating and profitable for its 100% LVR optionNot publishedUp to 100% LVR to $3m for owner-occupied non-specialised premises or expansion; from 8.16% p.a.

Criteria change without notice; confirm with the lender. Published decision times are in which lender suits which business.

Lending challenges for this sector

Lenders that specialise in the sector can work with situations like these, which is where a broker's knowledge of each lender's appetite matters:

Low barriers to entry creating competitive pressure
Contract-based income with payment timing gaps
Equipment wear and frequent replacement needs

How to get a business loan for cleaning businesses

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Tell us your needs

Share what the finance is for, how much you need and how long you have been trading.

2

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A licensed business finance broker compares lenders on their panel for cleaning businesses.

3

Compare your options

Review the offers and choose the one that fits.

4

Settlement

The lender settles the loan and releases the funds.

Cleaning Services business loan FAQs

Can I get a business loan to start a cleaning business?
Yes. Startup cleaning business loans are available, particularly for franchise operations. Lenders assess your experience, business plan, secured contracts, and financial position. Franchise cleaning businesses often have more financing options available.
What cleaning equipment can be financed?
All commercial cleaning equipment qualifies including floor scrubbers, carpet cleaners, pressure washers, vacuums, vehicles, and specialised equipment. Both new and quality used equipment can be financed.
Can I finance a cleaning franchise?
Yes. Cleaning franchise finance covers the franchise fee, equipment, vehicle, initial marketing, and working capital. Established cleaning franchises have proven models that lenders are comfortable funding.
How much can a cleaning business borrow?
Cleaning businesses can typically borrow from $5,000 to $250,000 depending on business size and purpose. Equipment and vehicle finance is often available up to 100% of the asset value for qualifying applicants.
Do I need a deposit for a cleaning business loan?
Not always for equipment and vehicle finance. Unsecured working capital loans may not require a deposit either. Having a deposit can improve your rate and increase the amount you can borrow.

WARNING: This comparison rate is true only for the examples given and may not include all fees and charges. Different terms, fees or other loan amounts might result in a different comparison rate. Comparison rates are calculated on a secured loan of $150,000 over 25 years for home loans and a loan of $30,000 over 5 years for car and personal loans, unless the lender states another basis. Business loans and equipment finance for a business purpose have no mandatory comparison rate.

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