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Secure Best Rates, Flexible Terms for Workable Commercial Boat Financing

The acquisition of new commercial vessels is a major investment for most, if not all, business operators in the marine sector. To support operators in ensuring the purchase is an astute business decision, we provide services to secure affordable, workable, cost-effective commercial boat loans that are individually suited to the business. Marine operators across Australia have the opportunity to secure our competitive rates and flexible terms on commercial vessel loans using our expert business boat financing services.

  • Low interest rates on commercial loans
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Expert Commercial Boat Financing with Best Rates and Terms Tailored to Your Needs

We specialise in commercial boat financing, using our leverage with our vast lender market, including with specialist marine lenders, to source the best interest rates and most workable terms. Our skilled brokers structure commercial fishing boat financing, commercial vessel loans, and charter and hire boat funding, to specific suit the individual objectives and requirements of each operator.

Our complete portfolio of finance products covers all business set-ups and sizes, including new operations. Contact us directly, without a referral, to discuss the low rates and individually structured commercial boat loan, we may secure for your vessel purchase.

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Introduction to Commercial Boat Loans

Commercial boat loans are asset acquisition financing provided to fund the purchase of vessels to be used in a business. Vessels may need to meet ATO rulings around the definition of a business asset. The types of businesses, and the types of boats which can be financed, are extensive.

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Affordable Commercial Boat Loans

Access to commercial boat loans can provide an affordable way to acquire the vessels required to establish the business operation and to facilitate growth through expansion. For many operations the boats are the business. But financing has to work with the objectives, cash flow, and balance sheet of the business. For operators in tourism and weather-vulnerable locations and sectors, the significance of the business boat finance can be even greater. When the vessels cannot operate and derive income, the repayment scheduling must still be achievable. We work with individual operators to target their objectives with business boat finance.

Tailored Boat Financing

We work with businesses including tour operators, cruiser and yacht charter businesses, houseboat and jet ski hire operations, rescue and research organisation, commercial fishing businesses, waterway and waterside construction, repair and maintenance companies, dive and smaller-scale fishing operations.

Comprehensive Boat Financing

The type of boats we finance covers all sizes, power and sail:- dredgers, tugs, cruisers for functions and parties, yachts, jet skis, trawlers, fishing trailer boats, runabouts, RIBS, and many others. New, second-hand and refurbished boats may be purchased with commercial vessel loans.

Boat Financing Options

For an initial discussion about funding your upcoming boat purchase, call and speak with one of our brokers or connect with us via our online systems.

  • Commercial boat finance to establish new operations, facilitate growth.
  • Commercial fishing boat finance, charter vessel loans.
  • Business boat finance for many operators, many boat types and sizes.

Our Commercial Vessel Loans Compare Favourably with Other Business Financing Options

Our individually sourced and structured, low rate commercial vessel loans with flexible terms compare extremely well against other options that operators may consider to fund new vessel purchases. Asset acquisition finance typically offers a lower interest rate than a line of credit. Our business boat loans through specialist marine lenders can be more competitive than equipment financing sourced through traditional lenders.

And if considering taking on an investor/partner to support the business acquisitions, our affordable business boat loans allow operators to retain full ownership and control of their operation. Taking on an investor or partner may mean relinquishing part of the ownership and the decision-making. To discuss your commercial boat financing options in greater depth, speak with us.

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Boat finance guides and resources

Our guides offer quick comparisons and simple explainers to help you rise above the financing process with confidence.

Full Selection of Commercial Boat Finance Facilities

Our complete portfolio of asset acquisition credit facilities includes options for commercial boat loans for all types of businesses. The selection includes Leasing, Rent-to-Own, Chattel Mortgage and Commercial Hire Purchase.

Commercial credit facilities have variations in:- suitability to the cash or the accruals method of accounting; ownership of the vessel over the term of the loan; posting the asset/liability to the balance sheet; tax deductions; how GST is treated; and interest rates. Where a vessel is purchased as a long-term asset, Chattel Mortgage may suit as ownership immediately transfers to the operator. When setting up a new operation or where vessels need to be regularly upgraded or replaced, Leasing or Rent-to-Own may present flexible solutions.

We secure all commercial vessel loans with the lowest fixed interest rate from across our 80+ lenders. Fixed terms of up to 7 years are negotiated by our brokers. A fixed repayment schedule, tailored to cash flow is structured. Balloon, residual and buyback options are included, and solutions optimised for current tax benefits. For a quote on your choice of commercial boat financing facility, contact us.

  • Chattel Mortgage, Lease, CHP, Rent-to-Own Commercial Vessel Finance.
  • Balloon, residual, buyback available.
  • Fixed, best interest rates
  • Fixed terms up to 7 years.
  • Fixed repayment schedule.

Realise Additional Benefits with Commercial Boat Loan through Jade Finance

Selecting the specialist marine financing services of Jade Finance to source, secure and structure commercial vessel loans, can deliver significant benefits to operators. Benefits which include – financing from the lender that is individually selected to suit the business profile, experts to negotiate on the lowest rates and most flexible terms on your behalf, a highly skilled and experienced finance broker assigned to your personal requirements, assistance with the application form, and the best interests in your business addressed and prioritised through all stages of the financing process.

For example, if in the market for commercial fishing boat financing, customers can brief our brokers, then head out on the water for the daily catch, confident that their financing needs are being attended to while they are generating income. Save time, earn income, while our experts handle the business boat loan.

A major benefit is access to our lender base of 80+ lenders. The commercial financing market is extensive, with both major banks and more niche non-bank lenders offering loans for business boats. We cut through the confusion and eliminate the work for customers, by identifying the right lender. The lender that is currently offer the best rates, has eligibility and approval criteria in line with the business profile, and are in a position to negotiate on terms and conditions.

An Australian owned and operated company, we have installed tech systems to ensure we can effectively provide first-class commercial boat financing services to operators around and across Australia. For a quick quote, connect with us.

  • Providing access to 80+ lenders for best rates, flexible terms.
  • Skilled broker assigned to each customer.
  • Individual, personal approach to deliver individual business boat loan solutions.
  • Australia-wide commercial vessel loan services.

Expert Assistance with Commercial Boat Loans Eligibility Criteria & Application Process

Your Jade broker will be assisting with the documents required by the specific lender for the business boat loan application. Eligibility criteria and application requirements can vary with lenders and may vary with different business set-ups. All applicants for commercial asset acquisition financing must hold an ABN and provide ID. The vessel must be for use in a business, and the business must be the entity applying for financing. Credit history and scores will be reviewed.

The financial credentials for the business are required. The documents include:- tax returns, annual accounts, profit and loss statements, asset and liability statements, BAS returns, bank statements, and turnover. Where a business has been operating for less than 12 months or is just setting up, our brokers will source No Doc and Low Doc Business Boat Loans through our specialist lenders.

Commercial vessel loans without financials may be approved based on the strength of a short period of turnover, the credit and financial position of the business owners as well as the business, and with additional security.

We make the application process simple and extremely straightforward. Provide the documents required to your Jade broker with details of the vessel purchase, advise of preferred credit facility and terms, and we handle the remainder of the process.

Fast 24 hour approvals can be received to ensure prompt settlement and faster delivery of the vessels required. To start your application, connect with us to discuss the specific requirements.

  • Fast 24 hour business boat loan approval.
  • No Doc Low Doc Commercial Vessel Loans for new operators.
  • Simple, straightforward application and processing.
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THE INTEREST RATE IS CALCULATED ON A SECURED LOAN PREDOMINATELY FOR BUSINESS USE, EFFECTIVE 20/12/2024 AND SUBJECT TO CHANGE. WARNING: THE INTEREST RATE IS TRUE ONLY FOR THE EXAMPLES GIVEN AND MAY NOT INCLUDE ALL FEES AND CHARGES. DIFFERENT TERMS, FEES OR OTHER LOAN AMOUNTS MAY RESULT IN A DIFFERENT INTEREST RATE.

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Commercial Boat Finance FAQs

  • Leasing, Chattel Mortgage, CHP and Rent-to-Own are all options to finance a trawler. The best option will be the one with features that suit the accounting approach and objectives of the business.

  • Interest rates vary with the credit facilities, with different lenders, and for individual applicants. Lenders advertise their best rates and individual rate offers are made after an assessment of the application.

  • A range of financials is required for commercial financing. Where a new operator does not have those financials, they may use a broker to source low doc and no doc loans.

  • Balloons, residuals and buybacks are the amounts of commercial financing which are due to be finalised after the last repayment. Balloon is the term associated with Chattel Mortgage and CHP, residual for Lease, and buyback for Rent-to-Own.

  • Repayments on Lease and Rent-to-Own are tax deductions. The interest part of repayments for CHP and Chattel Mortgage are deductions.

  • Yes. Second-hand vessels can be financed with the selection of asset acquisition credit facilities.

  • Jet skis being purchased for a hire business can qualify for commercial financing, subject to the business meeting eligibility criteria.

  • Where a trailer and vessel are being purchased in the same package, from the same dealer, both assets may be combined into the one loan arrangement. Subject to individual lender approval.

  • The commercial finance application form requires financial documents including tax returns, bank statements, annual accounts, profit and loss statements, turnover, and similar credentials.

  • Commercial financing products allow for the vessel being financed to be the security for the funding. Subject to lender approval. Some applicants may be required to provide additional security.