Australian business guide

What documents are needed for a short term business loan?

The exact documents depend on the borrower and security. A lender may need identification, company or trust details, the property address and value, mortgage statements, rates notices, evidence of the business purpose and documents supporting the exit strategy. A complete, accurate set can help a time sensitive assessment move faster.

The practical answer

The exact documents depend on the borrower and security. A lender may need identification, company or trust details, the property address and value, mortgage statements, rates notices, evidence of the business purpose and documents supporting the exit strategy. A complete, accurate set can help a time sensitive assessment move faster.

What to check in practice

  • Borrower: legal entity, ABN or ACN, director and guarantor details, and trust deed where relevant.
  • Property: address, ownership, existing lender balances, rates notice and any recent valuation.
  • Purpose: amount required, how funds will be used, deadline, and supporting contracts or invoices.
  • Exit: sale contract, refinance progress, incoming receivable or other evidence of repayment.

Requirements differ by security and loan structure. Never assume a “no doc” label means no identity, purpose, property or exit checks.

Before using property equity

Confirm the genuine business purpose, available property equity, the complete cost of finance and a credible repayment plan. Equity Tap assesses business facilities from $50,000 to $5 million, secured by acceptable Australian real estate, for terms of one to twelve months. Eligibility and timing depend on the full scenario.

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General information only, not legal, tax or financial advice.

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