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Business finance, negotiated case by case.

Commercial credit has few advertised prices — outcomes depend on how the deal is presented and who’s presenting it. Twenty years of bank relationships go to work for you here.

Who this is for

Sound familiar?

  • IOwner-occupiersbuying the premises the business runs from
  • IIInvestorscommercial property with tenants in place
  • IIIGrowing businessesfunding acquisition, fit-out or expansion

Worth weighing

  • Owner-occupied versus investment security treatment
  • Lease-doc and low-doc commercial options
  • Loan terms, reviews and covenants
  • Interest cover and deposit expectations

How Ascent helps

What we bring to it.

  1. 01

    Packaged properly

    The deal assembled the way commercial credit teams expect to see it — financials, security, serviceability and story.

  2. 02

    Negotiated, always

    Commercial terms are made, not listed. Pricing, covenants and conditions argued on your behalf.

  3. 03

    Structured with your accountant

    Entity, security and tax considerations coordinated with your advisers.

The process

Four stages, one point of contact.

  1. 01

    Conversation

    A no-obligation discussion about where you are and where you’re going — in person in Melbourne, or online.

  2. 02

    Research & recommendation

    Your full picture gathered once, options compared across the panel, and a clear plain-English proposal: the loan, the structure, the costs, and why.

  3. 03

    Application to approval

    We prepare, submit and manage the application, handle lender requests, and keep you informed at every stage.

  4. 04

    Settlement & beyond

    Coordination through to settlement, then ongoing reviews so the loan keeps earning its place.

Lending is subject to eligibility, lender criteria and credit assessment.

Paperwork

What to have handy.

Don’t worry if something’s missing — we’ll work through it together.

  • Photo ID — driver licence or passport
  • Last two payslips (or business financials — see below)
  • Bank statements showing savings and account conduct
  • Details of existing debts and credit limits
  • An estimate of regular living expenses
  • Business financial statements (two years)
  • Leases for tenanted security
  • Contract of sale where applicable

Questions

How is commercial lending assessed differently?

Commercial credit weighs the strength of the business and the security together — interest cover, lease quality (WALE for investments), industry and management all matter. Terms are shorter, reviews more common, and pricing is negotiated per deal rather than advertised.

Can I buy my premises through my entity or SMSF?

Premises are commonly purchased through operating entities, holding entities or, with advice, an SMSF. Each path has different lending and tax consequences — we arrange the finance alongside guidance from your accountant and adviser. See also SMSF Property Loans.

All questions →

Information on this page is general in nature and does not take your objectives, financial situation or needs into account. Lending is subject to eligibility, lender criteria and credit assessment. Terms, conditions, fees and charges apply.

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