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Emergency funding

Emergency business loans, when it can't wait

An emergency business loan covers a sudden cost your cash flow can't absorb: a breakdown, a flood, a lost contract or a tax demand. Instant Business Finance can fund cash-flow loans in as little as 2 hours, or property-secured loans up to $5 million in as little as 24 hours.

  • Breakdowns, floods and fires
  • Funds in hours
  • Bad credit considered
  • Talk to a real person
Mechanic working under a vehicle on a hoist2 hrsfastest funding

At a glance

Typical usesRepairs, replacement equipment, wages, stock, bonds, legal costs
Cash-flow laneFunds in as little as 2 hours, no property needed
Property lane$20k–$5M in as little as 24 hours, no financials
Credit historyConsidered case by case; not an automatic no
How to start60-second eligibility check or call 1300 863 711

Why owners choose us when it's urgent

Emergencies rarely come with notice. A refrigeration unit fails in January, a truck's gearbox goes on the Hume, a storm takes out a shopfront, or a major customer goes into administration owing you money.

Our job is to put the money in your account quickly so the business keeps trading while you sort out the longer-term fix, whether that's an insurance claim, a new contract or recovering the debt.

Who it suits

  • Sudden equipment or vehicle failure
  • Storm, flood or fire damage while you wait on insurance
  • A major customer that has stopped paying
  • Urgent legal or compliance costs

How it works

  1. Check eligibility60 seconds online, with no credit score impact.
  2. We pick your fastest laneProperty-secured (up to $5M, no financials) or cash-flow (bank statements).
  3. Get a decisionUsually the same business day, with every cost in writing.
  4. Get fundedIn as little as 2 hours (cash-flow) or 24 hours (property-secured).

What you'll need

  • Photo ID
  • Your ABN
  • Property details or business bank statements
  • What the money is for

Not needed: No tax returns or accountant-prepared financials on either lane.

Example scenario

A transport operator with a truck off the road

A Queensland linehaul operator's prime mover needed a $42,000 engine rebuild, with contracts at risk if it stayed off the road for more than a week. We funded a short cash-flow loan the same day, and the truck was back on the Bruce Highway five days later.

Call: Monday 7:30amFunded: Monday 2pmBack on the road: Saturday

Frequently asked questions

What counts as an emergency business loan?

It isn't a special product. It's a fast loan used for an unplanned cost. What matters is speed and certainty, which is why we use cash-flow loans (funded in hours) and property-secured loans (funded in about a day) rather than slow bank facilities.

Can I get emergency funding while waiting on an insurance payout?

Yes. Many owners borrow short-term to repair and reopen, then repay the loan when the insurer pays. A property-secured loan with an interest-only or capitalised structure suits this well.

I've been declined by my bank. Can you still help?

Often, yes. Banks decline for reasons we don't weigh heavily, such as recent losses, ATO debt or credit history. If you own property or your account shows steady deposits, there's a good chance we can find a fast option.

Does it cost anything to apply?

No. There's no cost to apply or check your eligibility. All costs are set out in writing in your loan offer before you sign anything.

Will checking my eligibility affect my credit score?

No. Our 60-second eligibility check doesn't make a credit enquiry. A credit check is only done later, with your consent, if you decide to proceed.

Instant Business Finance

The fastest road to funding starts here.

See if you qualify in 60 seconds. Funds in as little as 2 hours without property, or up to $5M in 24 hours secured by property. No cost to apply, and no credit score impact.

See if you qualify in 60s