Asset & Equipment Finance
Finance the gear that grows your business.
Trucks, machinery, plant, tools and fit-out — new or used, dealer or private sale. We compare asset finance with access to a panel of 60+ lenders and structure it around your cash flow, not the bank's.
What is equipment finance?
The right equipment at the right time is often what separates a good quarter from a great one — and rarely the moment you have the full cost sitting in the bank.
Equipment finance lets you acquire a business asset now and spread its cost over the years it earns for you, with the asset itself as the security. Instead of a lump sum leaving the business, you make manageable repayments while the gear does its job. That keeps working capital free for wages, stock and the next opportunity — and, structured well, the finance sits comfortably against the extra income the asset generates.
What we finance
- Trucks, trailers & transport — prime movers, rigids, tippers and fleet upgrades.
- Plant & machinery — excavators, loaders, cranes, agricultural and manufacturing equipment.
- Trade & workshop — tools, compressors, hoists and fit-out.
- Technology & medical — IT hardware, medical and dental equipment, POS and office fit-out.
- Used & private sale — not just dealer stock; we place used and private-sale assets too.
How the finance is structured
Three structures cover most deals. The right one depends on how you account for the asset and how you use it.
| Chattel mortgage | Hire purchase | Finance lease | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ownership | Yours from day one | Lender's until final payment | Lender's; you use it |
| Common for | GST-registered, claiming depreciation | Title transfer at the end | Regular upgrades, lower commitment |
| Balloon / residual | Optional | Optional | Residual at end of term |
Unsure which suits your books? Your accountant and our broker can settle it between them — that's part of the service.
Rates & what drives your pricing
There's no single equipment finance rate. What moves yours:
- Asset type & age — newer, mainstream assets price sharper than older or specialised ones.
- Deposit or balloon — how the repayment is shaped across the term.
- Trading history & turnover — established businesses get the widest choice and best pricing.
- Credit profile — the business's and directors' credit standing.
- Lender fit — each lender has an asset appetite; the right match is the difference between a sharp rate and a decline.
Any figures on this page are indicative only and do not constitute a formal finance offer or approval.
Eligibility & what lenders look for
Most approvals come down to an active ABN with a reasonable trading history, an asset the lender is comfortable funding, and cash flow that services the repayment. Low-doc options exist for established businesses assessed on ABN and asset alone, and no-property-security structures are common because the asset is the security. We package the deal for the lender most likely to say yes, the first time.
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Common questions
What is equipment finance?
Equipment finance is funding used to acquire business assets — trucks, machinery, plant, tools or fit-out — where the asset itself is the primary security. You spread the cost over the asset's working life instead of paying cash up front, keeping working capital in the business.
Can I finance a used or private-sale asset?
Yes. Many lenders we can access fund used equipment and private sales, subject to the asset type, age and condition. Used and private-sale deals are exactly the kind other brokers pass on and we place.
Do I need a deposit?
Not always. Depending on the asset, your trading history and the lender, no-deposit and low-deposit options are available. A deposit or a balloon/residual can be used to shape the repayment to suit your cash flow.
What is a chattel mortgage vs a lease?
With a chattel mortgage you own the asset from day one and the loan is secured against it — common for GST-registered businesses claiming depreciation. With a lease the financier owns the asset and you pay to use it, which suits businesses that upgrade equipment regularly. We match the structure to your accounting position.
How new does my business need to be?
Some lenders fund newer ABNs, while established businesses get the widest choice and sharpest rates. Low-doc options exist for established businesses assessed on ABN and asset alone. We match you to the right panel for your trading history.
What rate will I pay?
Equipment finance pricing depends on the asset type and age, the deposit, your trading history and credit profile, and which lender fits the deal. Pricing is set per deal, so the accurate way to see your rate is the eligibility check. Any figure here is indicative only and not a formal offer.
Finance tool
Equipment finance calculator
Estimate monthly repayments on an equipment purchase — adjust the asset price, deposit, balloon and term, then get your real indicative rate from the eligibility check.
Equipment finance calculator
Example rate only — not a DeMarque Finance quote. Your actual rate and eligibility come from the eligibility check.
DeMarque Group Pty Ltd trading as DeMarque Finance. Results are indicative only and do not constitute a formal finance offer or approval. DeMarque Finance is authorised Credit Representative 522568 under Australian Credit Licence 384704. Phone 1300 108 751.
Go deeper
Equipment & asset finance guides
How equipment finance works in Australia
The mechanics, from structure to settlement.
Chattel mortgage vs lease
Which structure fits your tax position and cash flow.
Lease vs buy
When financing beats paying cash for an asset.
Financing equipment with bad credit
What's possible when your credit isn't perfect.
Asset finance made simple
Upgrade the business without draining the bank account.
Asset finance as a growth lever
How financing gear helps businesses scale.
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