Business Loans for Tradies & Contractors
Finance your tools, vehicles, and working capital with business loans designed for Australian tradies. Flexible terms, low doc options, and lenders who understand the trades.
Loans from $5K to $500K, over 12 to 60 months, depending on the lender and the security.
- Loan amounts from $5K to $500K
- Terms from 12 to 60 months
- Secured and unsecured options, matched to the security you have
- A licensed broker who compares lenders for tradies & contractors
- No obligation to proceed with any offer
Common financing needs: Tradies & Contractors
The things businesses in this sector most often finance:
Tradies & Contractors business loan features
How businesses in this sector use finance
Take On Bigger Jobs
Access working capital to purchase materials and cover wages upfront so you can bid on larger contracts with confidence.
Upgrade Your Equipment
Finance new tools, machinery, and vehicles to improve efficiency and win more work without draining your cash reserves.
Manage Cash Flow Gaps
Bridge the gap between completing a job and getting paid. Keep your business running smoothly even when clients pay late.
Simple Application
Low-doc options mean less paperwork. Many tradies are approved with just a bank statement and ABN, no tax returns required.
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:
How to get a business loan for tradies & contractors
Tell us your needs
Share what the finance is for, how much you need and how long you have been trading.
A broker compares lenders
A licensed business finance broker compares lenders on their panel for tradies & contractors.
Compare your options
Review the offers and choose the one that fits.
Settlement
The lender settles the loan and releases the funds.
Related finance options
Business loans for other industries, and the main business finance products.
Tradies & Contractors business loan FAQs
Can I get a business loan as a sole trader tradie?
How much can a tradie borrow for a business loan?
What documents do tradies need for a business loan?
Can I get a loan to buy a work ute or van?
How long does approval take for a tradie business loan?
Are business loan repayments tax deductible for tradies?
WARNING: This comparison rate is true only for the example 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, a loan of $30,000 over 5 years for car and personal loans, and $50,000 over 5 years for equipment finance, unless the lender states another basis.
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Answer a few quick questions and a licensed business finance broker compares lenders for tradies & contractors. Free to use, no obligation.