Enquiring won't affect your credit score No cost to apply Helping Australian businesses since 2012
Small business lending

Small business loans, big-time speed

Instant Business Finance has provided small business loans to Australian owners since 2012. Trading businesses can borrow from their bank statements with funds in as little as 2 hours. Property owners can borrow $20,000 to $5 million with no financials in as little as 24 hours. Bad credit is considered.

  • Sole traders to companies
  • Bank statements or property
  • Bad credit considered
  • Real people on the phone
Nursery owner carrying a crate of flowers in a greenhouseSince 2012backing Aussie small business

At a glance

Who we fundAny business with an ABN
Cash-flow laneFunds in as little as 2 hours
Property lane$20k to $5M in as little as 24 hours
CreditBad credit considered
Cost to apply$0

How small business loans work

Small businesses are the ones banks find hardest to fit and slowest to fund. We've spent over a decade doing the opposite: quick answers, clear costs and a real person who picks up the phone.

Whether you run a one-ute trade business or a 40-staff manufacturer, there's a fast lane for you.

Who it suits

  • Sole traders, partnerships, companies and trusts
  • New and established businesses
  • Tradies, hospitality, retail, transport, health and more
  • Owners who've been knocked back elsewhere

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 sole-trader electrician taking on an apprentice

A Brisbane electrician wanted to hire his first apprentice and buy a second set of tools and a trailer, about $28,000 in all. On 12 months of bank statements, the loan was approved and funded the same day, and the apprentice started the following Monday.

Applied: ThursdayFunded: ThursdayApprentice started: Monday

Frequently asked questions

Can I get a small business loan as a sole trader?

Yes. We fund sole traders with an active ABN. For cash-flow loans we'll look at the account your business income goes into.

Can a new business get a loan?

If you own property, yes. Property-secured loans don't depend on trading history. Cash-flow loans need 6+ months of trading.

What's the minimum I can borrow?

Property-secured loans start at $20,000. Cash-flow loans can be smaller, depending on your turnover.

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