Asset Finance & Equipment Finance
The right asset and equipment finance structure keeps cash in your business, may reduce your tax liability and gets the tools you need into your hands without tying up working capital. We help businesses, sole traders and individuals across the South Coast compare options across a wide panel of lenders and find a structure that fits the way they actually operate.
Structure is Everything in Asset Finance
Most businesses finance assets through their bank or the dealer's finance arm because it is the path of least resistance. The problem is that neither is working in your interest. Banks offer one product. Dealers work with a limited panel and have an incentive to close the sale.
An independent asset and equipment finance broker compares the full market, structures the finance around your cash flow and tax position and makes sure you are not locked into terms that do not serve your business long term.
Asset Finance for Business Owners and Sole Traders
The assets you finance today shape the capacity of your business tomorrow. Paying cash ties up working capital that could be deployed elsewhere. Financing through the wrong lender costs you in rate and inflexibility. Getting the structure right means your repayments are predictable, your tax position may be optimised and your cash flow stays strong.
We work with business owners and sole traders to make sure every asset finance decision fits the broader financial picture, not just the immediate need.
We help businesses, sole traders and individuals finance a wide range of assets, including:
Vehicle finance, including cars, vans, trucks and trailers
Equipment finance for machinery, tools and trade equipment
Technology and IT equipment
Medical and dental equipment
Agricultural and earthmoving equipment
Business fit-out finance
If the asset drives your income or your business forward, we can most likely help you finance it.
Asset & Equipment Finance Solutions We Can Help With
Business Asset Finance Broker Services
As your business asset finance broker in NSW, we go beyond finding the right lender and rate. We also help you with:
Assessing your borrowing capacity and the most appropriate finance structure
Comparing rates and terms across our full lender panel
Preparing and submitting your application
Liaising with lenders and dealers on your behalf
Reviewing your asset finance arrangements as your business grows
Asset Finance Structures Explained
The right finance structure depends on how you use the asset, your tax position and your cash flow needs. Common structures include:
Chattel mortgage: You own the asset from day one and the lender takes a mortgage over it as security. Often the most tax-effective option for business use
Finance lease: The lender owns the asset and you lease it for a set term, with the option to purchase at the end
Operating lease: Similar to a finance lease but the lender retains ownership at the end of the term, keeping the asset off your balance sheet
Commercial hire purchase: You hire the asset and take ownership once all payments are made
Personal loan: For individuals financing assets for personal use rather than business purposes
We will explain which structure suits your situation and why, in plain English, before any paperwork is signed.
Why Businesses Choose Shorebreak Finance
We are a locally owned finance broker based in Berry. We are not aligned to any single lender or dealer, which means our only interest is finding what works best for you.
Asset and equipment finance is rarely a one-off need. As your business grows, your equipment needs change. We want to be the broker you call each time, not just the first time. Many of our clients come back when they need to upgrade, expand or add to their fleet. We take that relationship seriously from the first conversation.
Relationships that speak for themselves
“I highly recommend Ron, Josie and the team at Shorebreak Finance. I have used them for 2 projects so far and other members of my family have used their services as well. I wouldn't hesitate to use them in future. They work hard to get tricky scenarios over the line and on time. Good, trustworthy people.”
— Miles L.
"The service we received from Shorebreak Finance was seamless. Communication was fast, clear and always supportive. We feel we now have a long term plan with goals to achieve that will continue to better our financial position. And I'm enjoying a new car thanks to Ron's help. We look forward to continuing our relationship with Shorebreak Finance over many years to come."
— Brooke R.
“Highly recommend Ron! He takes the time to explain everything thoroughly and made everything so simple and seamless for us. He has opened up our world with options for our future. Really happy to have worked with him and looking forward to working with him in the future!”
— Perin L.
Let's Talk Asset Finance Over Coffee
Tell us what you need to finance and we will find the right way to structure it. Straightforward advice from a broker who knows the market and has no reason to push any particular lender.
