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Commercial Loans

Commercial and business loans

It’s not easy finding the right finance for your commercial investment or business, and it can be tricky, time-consuming and confusing. And again, you’ll probably be asked to jump through hoops.

There’s a good reason Shore Financial is the fastest-growing mortgage brokerage in Australia. Our commercial lending experts compare your options, structure finance around your objectives and manage the process through to settlement.

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Find the right finance for your business

Business financing can support everything from managing day-to-day cash flow to purchasing a commercial property or funding your next stage of growth. The right structure depends on what you need the funds for, your financial position, the security available and how your business generates revenue.

Rather than approaching one bank and working within its lending criteria, Shore Financial can compare suitable options across a broad panel of lenders. We help you understand the loan criteria, potential risks and liabilities for both your business and you as an individual.

Business loans and working capital

Working capital finance can support supplier payments, inventory, staffing and other operating expenses when cash flow timing creates a short-term funding gap. Suitable options may include term loans, lines of credit, overdrafts and other flexible facilities.

Commercial property finance

Commercial property loans can fund the purchase or refinancing of offices, warehouses, retail premises, medical facilities, industrial sites and other commercial property. Shore Financial can also assist with business property financing for construction and development. Our brokers navigate lender requirements, valuations, lease arrangements, deposits and loan-to-value ratios to identify suitable finance options.

Equipment and asset finance

Finance vehicles, machinery and other business assets without committing the full purchase price upfront. Asset finance can help preserve working capital while giving your business access to the equipment required to operate, improve capacity or expand.

Business growth and acquisition finance

Access funding to acquire another business, purchase a franchise, open a new location or invest in additional capability. Our brokers assess the opportunity alongside your existing financial position and approach lenders suited to the transaction.

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Find the right loan, at the right rate for your business.

Starting up or scaling up?

If you’re considering a commercial or business loan, start by looking at what you need to fund and how the finance fits into your wider business plans. Key questions include:

  • How much funding does the business require?
  • What is the finance being used for?
  • What level of repayments can the business support?
  • How has the business performed financially?
  • What personal or business assets are available as security?
  • Does the purchase involve physical assets such as machinery or vehicles?
  • What documentation can you provide to support the application?

Shore Financial helps you compare rates, terms, security requirements and lending conditions so you can choose a structure suited to your business.

Explore commercial and business loan options

No two businesses approach finance from exactly the same position. Your available options will depend on factors such as the purpose of the loan, how quickly you need the funds, your trading history, available security and financial documentation.

Shore Financial can assist with:

  • Business acquisition and franchise loans
  • Commercial property purchases and refinancing
  • Working capital and cash flow facilities
  • Equipment, vehicle and machinery finance
  • Business expansion and fit-out funding
  • Construction and development finance
  • Debt consolidation and refinancing
  • Secured and unsecured commercial business loans
  • Low-doc and alternative lending solutions
  • Insurance premium finance

If a standard business loan commercial product doesn’t fit the transaction, our brokers can assess alternative lenders and finance structures.

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Get more from your commercial finance strategy

The lowest advertised rate isn’t always the strongest deal for your business. Loan structure, term, security requirements, flexibility and lender policy can have just as much impact on the value of your finance.

Shore Financial combines broad lender access with commercial lending expertise to find finance that supports the transaction and your wider business objectives. Our team manages the application, coordinates documentation and keeps the relevant parties aligned through to settlement.

Speak to our commercial lending experts

Get a clearer view of your funding options before committing to a lender. Tell us what you’re planning, how much finance you require and what you need the funding to achieve. Shore Financial assesses the available pathways and recommends a business financing structure aligned with your commercial objectives.
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What We Offer:

  • Commercial property purchases and refinances
    From retail and industrial to medical and office spaces
  • Business and franchise loans
    Funding for acquisitions, growth, or working capital
  • Development and construction finance
    Solutions for residential, commercial, or mixed-use projects
  • Low doc and non-bank lending options
    For self-employed clients or non-traditional income structures
  • Tailored loan structuring
    We help maximise your borrowing capacity and tax efficiency

Ready to apply for a commercial loan?

Criteria vary widely among business loan providers. Here at Shore, our access to over 70 different lenders puts us in a unique position with a high-level perspective – so we’re able to guide you through the process and offer a carefully considered strategy to maximise your opportunities.

As a starting point, you should consider collecting the following documents to assist with your business loan application:

  • Contract of sale for commercial premises
  • Valuation documents or quotes for machinery, vehicles and other equipment
  • Business plan and financial projections, including market and competitor assessment
  • Business financial records for the past two financial reporting years
  • Personal financial records for the past two financial reporting years
  • Valuation documents for any personal assets offered as loan security

Business finance FAQs

Business financing can support commercial property, equipment, vehicles, inventory, working capital, fit-outs, acquisitions, expansion and refinancing. Permitted uses depend on the loan product and lender.

Approval times vary according to the lender, loan type and complexity of the application. Asset finance may progress relatively quickly, while commercial property and acquisition finance can require valuations, financial analysis and additional due diligence.

Commercial loans are typically used for income-producing or business-related properties. They may have different interest rates, loan terms, and assessment criteria compared to residential loans, and often require a larger deposit and more detailed financials.

Secured finance uses an asset such as property, equipment or a vehicle as security. Unsecured finance doesn’t rely on a specific asset, although different loan limits, rates and assessment requirements may apply.

Lenders may request tax returns, financial statements, bank statements, identification, an asset and liability statement and details of the loan purpose. Commercial property loans, equipment finance and acquisitions may also require contracts, valuations, quotes or forecasts.

Yes. Refinancing can give you an opportunity to review your rate, repayment structure, loan term or existing facilities. Any potential benefit should also be considered against exit, establishment and other refinancing costs.

Ready to grow your business or invest in commercial property? Let’s talk.

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