What is Asset Finance?
Asset finance enables businesses to acquire essential equipment, vehicles, and machinery without significant upfront capital outlay. This financing method provides funding specifically secured against the asset being purchased, allowing businesses to preserve working capital while accessing necessary operational tools. Asset finance encompasses both purchase financing and leasing arrangements, with structures tailored to business cash flow and asset depreciation characteristics.
Funding applies to diverse asset types including vehicles, construction equipment, manufacturing machinery, medical equipment, technology systems, agricultural equipment, and specialized industry tools. Both new and used assets may qualify depending on age, condition, and lender criteria. Repayment structures align with asset useful life and business revenue patterns, providing flexibility in managing equipment acquisition costs.
Who This Service Is For
Asset finance serves business owners, companies, contractors, and operators across all industries requiring equipment and machinery for commercial operations. Manufacturing businesses utilize equipment finance for production machinery, while transport operators access vehicle finance for fleet expansion. Construction companies, medical practices, agricultural businesses, and technology firms all benefit from asset-backed funding solutions.
This is commercial and business-purpose lending only—no consumer equipment finance is provided. Borrowers require appropriate business structures (ABN/ACN) and seek funding for assets used in commercial operations. Both established businesses and those upgrading or expanding equipment holdings benefit from flexible asset finance solutions tailored to commercial lending requirements.
How Emet Capital Helps
As commercial finance brokers, we provide access to over 50 lenders nationwide, including major banks, specialist equipment financiers, and alternative capital providers. Our lender relationships encompass traditional institutions and specialist asset finance providers, enabling competitive rate comparisons and optimal structure selection. We specialize in asset-backed lending options that align with your business operational requirements and equipment strategies.
We guide clients through the entire finance process, from initial assessment and supplier coordination through documentation preparation and settlement. Our expertise includes both chattel mortgage and lease structures, enabling tax-effective equipment acquisition. Approval timeframes are significantly faster than direct applications, with streamlined processes and experienced guidance throughout. We structure flexible arrangements compared to traditional bank constraints, accommodating diverse business and equipment scenarios.
Key Features & Benefits
Loan Ranges & Terms
Finance available from $10,000 to $5M+ with terms from 2 to 7 years depending on asset type and useful life. Flexible repayment structures accommodate business cash flow patterns.
Suitable Use Cases
Supports vehicle acquisition, construction equipment, manufacturing machinery, medical equipment, technology systems, agricultural equipment, and specialized industry tools for business operations.
Asset-Based Security
Secured specifically by the asset being financed. This security structure enables competitive rates and higher approval rates compared to unsecured business lending.
Streamlined Process
Efficient documentation requirements with faster approval pathways. Broker expertise ensures optimal structure selection and supplier coordination throughout the process.
Eligibility & Next Steps
Eligibility requires business purpose (no consumer lending), appropriate business structure (ABN/ACN), demonstrated capacity to service repayments, and acceptable asset for security. Documentation typically includes business financial statements, tax returns, and asset details. Both new and used assets are considered subject to age and condition requirements.
To proceed, contact our team for an initial assessment. We'll evaluate your equipment requirements, business circumstances, and asset specifications to identify optimal lender options. Our process includes structure recommendation, supplier coordination, and guidance through to asset delivery.
Guides & Resources
Explore our in-depth guides to learn more about this financing option before you apply.
Equipment Finance & Leasing
Detailed guide to chattel mortgages, leases, and novated leases.
Read GuideWorking Capital Loans
Funding options to maintain cash flow while acquiring assets.
Read GuideBusiness Debt Consolidation
Restructuring multiple equipment facilities into one manageable loan.
Read GuideFrequently Asked Questions
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