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Getting an Equipment Loan

Need a loan to buy business equipment? Bizcap can help you out.

The outlay of capital required for machinery and equipment investment is a common challenge that many small to medium businesses face. Equipment loans are an excellent solution for businesses that need to purchase or lease equipment. These loans can provide businesses with the financial resources they need to buy equipment without having to pay the full amount upfront. This page covers all things related to equipment loans, and how they can help your business grow.
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What are Equipment Loans?

Equipment loans are a type of loan that small business owners can use to purchase or lease equipment. These loans are typically secured, meaning that the equipment being financed is used as collateral. This collateral can reduce the risk for the lender, which can lead to lower interest rates for the borrower.

Equipment loans can be used to finance a variety of equipment types, including heavy machinery, office equipment, vehicles, and more. They can also be used to finance both new and used equipment, depending on the lender’s policies.

Why Get an Equipment Loan?

There are several reasons why businesses may choose to get finance to purchase equipment. Firstly, it allows businesses to acquire necessary equipment without having to pay the full amount upfront. This can be particularly beneficial for small businesses with limited cash flow. Equipment loans can also help businesses conserve their working capital.

Another advantage of equipment loans is that they can offer tax benefits. In many cases, the interest paid on an equipment loan is tax-deductible. This can result in significant savings for businesses, particularly those with high tax liabilities.
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Types of Equipment Loans

There are several types of equipment loans available to businesses, each with its own advantages and disadvantages. The most common types of equipment loans include:

Term Loans: this type of loan provides a lump sum of money to be used for equipment purchases. Repayment terms are typically fixed, with interest rates based on the borrower’s creditworthiness.

Equipment Leases: this type of loan allows businesses to lease equipment for a set period, typically 1-5 years. At the end of the lease term, businesses can choose to purchase the equipment, return it, or lease new equipment.

Small Business Administration (SBA) Loans: the SBA offers a range of loan programs, including equipment loans. These loans are typically easier to qualify for than traditional term loans, and they can offer lower interest rates and longer repayment terms.

How Can I Choose the Right Equipment Loan for My Business?

When selecting an equipment loan, businesses should consider several factors, including the loan amount, interest rate, repayment terms, and collateral requirements. Businesses should also ensure that they are working with a reputable lender with a track record of success.
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It’s also important to consider the long-term costs of the loan. While a lower interest rate may be attractive in the short term, longer repayment terms can result in higher overall costs.Equipment loans can be a useful financial tool for businesses that need to purchase or lease equipment. Like any financing option, however, equipment loans have both advantages and disadvantages. Here are some of the main pros and cons of equipment loans:

Advantages:

Preserves working capital: Equipment loans can help businesses preserve their working capital, allowing them to use their cash flow for other expenses or investment opportunities.

Tax benefits: As mentioned earlier, equipment loans can offer several tax benefits, including deductible interest, instant asset write-offs, depreciation, and GST credits. These benefits can help reduce a business’s tax liability and improve their cash flow.

Predictable costs: Equipment loans typically have fixed interest rates and predictable repayment terms, which can help businesses budget and plan for their expenses.

Better equipment: By financing equipment with a loan, businesses can afford to purchase higher-quality equipment than they could with cash on hand. This can help improve productivity, efficiency, and competitiveness.

Disadvantages:

Interest and fees: Like any loan, equipment loans come with interest and fees, which can add to the overall cost of the equipment. Borrowers should carefully review the terms of the loan to ensure they understand the total cost of borrowing.

Collateral requirements: Equipment loans are typically secured loans, meaning that the equipment being financed is used as collateral. If the borrower defaults on the loan, the lender may repossess the equipment. This can be a risk for businesses that rely heavily on the equipment.
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Limited flexibility: Equipment loans are designed to finance specific equipment purchases or leases, and the funds cannot be used for other purposes. This can limit a business’s flexibility and ability to pivot their strategy.

Long-term commitment: Equipment loans are typically long-term commitments, with repayment terms ranging from 1 to 10 years. Borrowers should ensure they have a stable cash flow and the ability to meet the loan obligations over the long term.
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As stated earlier, in Australia, there are several tax benefits-applicable to equipment loans, depending on the type of loan and the specific circumstances of the borrower. Here are some of the tax benefits that may apply:

Deductible Interest: the interest paid on an equipment loan is usually tax-deductible. This means that businesses can claim a deduction for the interest paid on the loan in their tax return, reducing their taxable income and lowering their tax liability.

Instant Asset Write-Off: the Australian government has introduced an instant asset write-off scheme that allows eligible businesses to claim an immediate deduction for the cost of eligible assets, including equipment, up to a certain threshold. The threshold has varied over the years, but in the 2021-2022 financial year, it is $150,000. This means that businesses can claim the full cost of the equipment as a deduction in the year it was purchased, reducing their taxable income and tax liability.

Depreciation: in addition to the instant asset write-off, businesses can claim depreciation on the equipment purchased with an equipment loan. Depreciation allows businesses to deduct the cost of the equipment over its useful life, rather than in one lump sum. This can provide a longer-term tax benefit, as businesses can claim a deduction for the depreciated value of the equipment each year.

GST Credits: if a business is registered for Goods and Services Tax (GST), they may be able to claim GST credits on the purchase of equipment using an equipment loan. This can help to reduce the cost of the equipment, as businesses can claim back the GST paid on the purchase.

It’s important to note that the specific tax benefits applicable to equipment loans in Australia may vary depending on the type of loan, the equipment being financed, and the borrower’s individual circumstances. It’s always a good idea to consult with a tax professional to ensure that you’re taking advantage of all the tax benefits available to your business. Equipment loans can be a useful financing option for businesses that need to purchase or lease equipment.

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What type of loans does Bizcap offer?

Bizcap specialises in providing fast and flexible business loans to small and medium-sized businesses. Our solutions include Fast Business Loans, Small Business Loans, Secured Business Loans, Bridging Finance and Lines of Credit. Our loan sizes vary from $5,000 to $5,000,000 and Lines of Credit are available up to $500,000. Compare our solutions here.

How much can I borrow from Bizcap?

Bizcap offers business loans of $5,000 to $5,000,000 and Lines of Credit up to $500,000. To find out more about each of our loans, compare our solutions.

The specific amount of your business loan is influenced by factors like your business's cash flow, operational duration, assets, and loan purpose. We assess these aspects to gauge your business's health and creditworthiness.

Our aim is to offer customized loans that address each business's unique financial needs, minimizing risk for both parties. By thoroughly evaluating factors contributing to your business's financial health, we determine an appropriate loan amount and terms to support sustained growth and success.

How quickly can I get a business loan from Bizcap?

At Bizcap, we pride ourselves on providing fast and flexible business loans. Applications for a Bizcap Fast and Small Business Loans can be approved within 3 hours and funded that day. Our other solutions can be issued in as little 24 hours. If you need funds sooner, let your Loan Specialist know and they can fast track your application. This quick turnaround ensures our customers get access to the funds they need to meet their obligations and grow in a competitive market.

How quickly can I get funds into my account?

At Bizcap, we pride ourselves on providing fast and flexible business loans. Applications for a Bizcap Fast and Small Business Loans can be approved within 3 hours and funded that day. Our other solutions can be issued in as little 24 hours. If you need funds sooner, let our Loan Specialist (or Business Development Manager for partners) know and we can fast track your application.

Delays can occur when customers provide partial or inaccurate information or supporting documents. To ensure your loan is processed as quickly as possible, be sure to provide accurate and complete information.

How can Bizcap fund loans faster than other lenders?

Bizcap sets itself apart from other lenders in the speed at which we offer business loans. We can do because we are a direct lender and self-funded, which cuts the red tape that’s typically involved in processing loans, and thanks to our streamlined application, approval and end-to-end processes.

Traditional banks can often take weeks to provide an outcome for a business loan application. Non-bank lenders, while generally faster than banks, can still take several days to process fast business loans. In contrast, Bizcap can grant you access to the capital you need in less than 24 hours. This exceptional speed makes Bizcap the fastest business lender in Australia and New Zealand.

What can hold my business loan application up?

The key factor that can hold up your business loan application is delays in providing us with the necessary documentation. You need to submit your business bank statements as part of your online application, but after we have made you a conditional offer we may require further documentation. The sooner you can get that to us, the sooner we can issue you with a business loan.

Bizcap prides itself on being a low doc lender, meaning we require fewer documents for business loans than other lenders, including both banks and non-bank lenders. This streamlined approach enables us to expedite the business loan application process, but it is still essential for applicants to provide the requested documentation in a timely manner.

How does the process work?

We leverage our proprietary technology system and extensive underwriting experience to provide outside the box solutions. This lets us lend to customers who come from all walks of life and a multitude of industries.

After you complete your application (a simple form that includes your details and business bank statements), we assess your file without running a credit check and make you a conditional offer.

Once you’re happy with the loan terms and wish to proceed, we might gather some extra information, including a credit report, to make you an unconditional offer. Funds are often issued that day.

What are Bizcap’s rates and fees, and how are they determined?

We consider each applicant’s cash flow, payment history and financial strength to determine a risk-adjusted repayment plan that’s tailored to that applicant.

Payments are determined by factors such as the amount and consistency of the business’s cash flow, the number of years the business has been in operation, the assets owned by the business, and the proposed use of funds. We also charge an establishment fee on the loan, which is agreed upon upfront.

Unlike other lenders, we won’t penalise you for settling your loan early, if that’s what you choose to do. Instead, we’ll reward you for paying it off early, by giving you a discount.

What criteria do I need to meet to apply for a Bizcap loan?

At Bizcap, we have established minimum eligibility criteria to ensure that our business loans are accessible to a broad range of businesses. Each loan has different eligibility criteria.

For Bizcap Fast and Small Business Loans, you will need:
1. An active Australian Business Number (ABN). This demonstrates that your business is operating legally in Australia.
2. At least 4 months of trading. This helps us assess your business’s stability and potential for growth.
3. A monthly revenue of at least $12,000. This criterion helps us determine how much we can lend you, as well as your ability to manage and repay the loan.

By meeting these criteria, you can confidently apply for a fast business loan with Bizcap, knowing that our financial solutions are designed to support businesses like yours.

To find out the eligibility criteria for Bizcap Secured Business Loans, Bridging Finance and Line of Credit, please refer to the Eligibility section of our Compare Solutions table.

What factors affect the loan application approval?

Factors that affect whether or not your loan is approved include how long the business has been trading, its revenue history, assets and credit history. We also look at the business owner and various other factors to help us build a comprehensive profile of the applicant. It is thanks to this approach of truly getting to know the customer that Bizcap can help in ways that other lenders won’t.

What if I only need a business loan for a few weeks?

If you only need a loan for a few weeks, Bizcap can help by providing a loan that’s tailored to your needs and circumstances. Our business loans are a flexible solution to bridge cash flow gaps, make quick purchases, or address other short-term financial requirements.

We understand that businesses sometimes need short-term financial support, which is why we offer business loans with varying terms. If you know that you will only need a loan for a brief period, just let us know, and we can structure your loan accordingly. Businesses who qualify for our Bridging Loans can receive up to 65% off our standard rates.

What’s more, we appreciate responsible borrowing and timely repayment, so we offer discounts for settling loans early. By taking advantage of this incentive, you can save on interest while still addressing your short-term financing needs.

What can I use the funds for?

You can you use the funds for any business purpose. Our customers generally use the funds for:
- expansions, renovations and unexpected repairs
- purchasing stock, inventory and equipment
- marketing
- hiring employees
- expenses and investments
- cash flow and growth

What are the interest rates, and how are they determined?

The interest charged by Bizcap on business loans is determined by a factor rate, which is a fixed fee that is applied over the term of the business loan. The factor rate Bizcap applies to your loan takes into account your business’s creditworthiness, the duration of the loan and the intended use of the funds, and therefore varies from one loan to the next.

As you build a relationship with Bizcap, demonstrating your ability to reliably and punctually pay off your loan, the factor rate will likely decrease.

Will applying for a loan with Bizcap negatively impact my credit score?

Small business owners avoid shopping around for the best loan offer out of an understandable concern that doing so would result in multiple credit checks. Each credit check, or "hard inquiry" can slightly lower your score. What’s more, some lenders view multiple credit inquiries within a short period as a sign of financial instability.
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One great thing about Bizcap is that we can make an initial offer without running a credit check, which makes applying for a loan completely risk-free.

Only once you decide to proceed with the loan do we run a hard inquiry to make the offer unconditional. If you’d like to find out how much your business would be eligible for, apply now for an obligation-free offer.

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