Business finance
Compare suitable business car and commercial vehicle finance based on the vehicle, business use, purchase amount and available records.
Updated 6 September 2026
The advertised vehicle payment is only a starting point. Confirm what you will own and what the purchase includes before choosing finance.
Ask each provider to use the same vehicle price, deposit and financed amount. If one quote includes shelving or a fit-out and another excludes it, the repayments are not directly comparable. Explain any planned modifications before accepting the offer, especially for a lease, where the agreement may limit changes to the vehicle.
A private seller's assurance that a vehicle is debt-free is not a substitute for a PPSR search. Search using the correct VIN or chassis number close to purchase and keep the certificate. Arrange a separate condition check: the finance approval and register result do not tell you whether the van or ute is mechanically suitable for work.
Compare the ownership outcome first. Under a chattel mortgage, the business owns the vehicle from the start; a lease involves a vehicle owned by the lessor. Similar monthly payments can therefore lead to different outcomes. Ask about end-of-term obligations and early exit, and have your accountant check the tax treatment for your business.
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You can ask a question before every document is ready. These four details give the broker a useful starting point without turning the enquiry into a credit application.
Note the car, van or ute, whether it is new or used, the seller, purchase price and any deposit or trade-in.
Explain how the vehicle will be used, expected kilometres, any fit-out and whether it replaces or adds to the current fleet.
Have the entity type, ABN, time trading and a simple summary of available income or transaction records ready.
Decide whether cash contribution, regular repayment, term, balloon and early-payout flexibility are important to the comparison.
Compare costs and conditions
Compare repayments, fees, conditions and any final payment together. An estimate is not a lender quote or approval.
Repayment schedule and total finance cost
Vehicle, fit-out and eligible on-road costs included
Balloon amount and end-of-term options
Security, director guarantees and early-payout conditions
Start without uploads. If you continue, a broker will explain which documents are relevant.
Common questions
Both terms can describe finance used to buy a vehicle for business use. The actual product, security, repayment structure and ownership outcome matter more than the label, and tax treatment should be confirmed with your accountant.
Depending on lender policy, an eligible car, van or ute used for business may be considered. Trucks and heavier commercial vehicles have different asset and assessment requirements, so share the exact vehicle and intended work before comparing options.
It is a common commercial loan where the business owns the asset and the lender registers security over it. Ask your accountant whether it suits your tax position.
Potentially. Business structure, time trading, income evidence, vehicle use and lender policy can all affect assessment. Holding an ABN by itself does not establish eligibility or guarantee approval.
Potentially. The vehicle's age, kilometres, condition, purchase price and seller can affect lender policy and valuation requirements. Share the exact vehicle details before relying on a repayment estimate.
Yes. A broker can compare suitable lender options for an eligible car, van or ute using the vehicle details, business use and available records. Rates, fees, security and lender conditions still need to be considered together.
Speak with a broker
Start online or call RateSmart. A broker will confirm the request and discuss suitable options. Submitting an enquiry does not lodge a credit application.
