Fire Loans

Equipment Finance

Keep your equipment moving without draining cash flow

Machinery, trucks and tools rarely need to be paid for in cash to make financial sense. We compare chattel mortgage and lease structures across our panel so new or used equipment is financed in a way that suits your business, not just the supplier's finance desk.

New & used equipment
Chattel mortgage or lease
Terms 1–5 years

Who it's for

  • Tradies and contractors financing tools, utes or trailers
  • Business owners upgrading or expanding machinery
  • Fleet owners refreshing vehicles across the business
  • Buyers comparing finance through us against a supplier's in-house offer

How it works

The same clear process every time, shaped around this specific loan type.

  1. 1

    Identify the equipment & structure

    We work out whether a chattel mortgage or lease structure suits your business and tax position.

  2. 2

    Compare the panel

    We compare rate, term and structure across lenders including against any offer the supplier has already made you.

  3. 3

    Application & supplier coordination

    We handle the application and liaise directly with the equipment supplier or dealer.

  4. 4

    Settlement to the supplier

    Funds are released directly to the supplier once the finance is approved and documentation is complete.

What's included

Chattel mortgage & lease options

The two most common structures for business equipment finance, compared side by side for your situation.

New & used equipment

Finance available for both brand-new machinery and quality used equipment, depending on the lender.

Potential tax benefits

Structures like chattel mortgage may offer tax advantages confirm the specifics with your accountant.

Fixed repayments

Know exactly what you're paying each month, which makes budgeting around equipment costs straightforward.

Get the supplier's own finance quote in writing before you sign anything it gives us a real number to beat when we compare the panel.

Common questions

Chattel mortgage or lease what's the actual difference?
With a chattel mortgage, you own the equipment from day one and the lender takes security over it. With a lease, the financier owns it and you pay to use it, often with an option to purchase at the end.
Can I finance used equipment, not just new?
Often yes, though terms, age limits and rates can differ from new equipment we'll confirm what's available for the specific item.
Are the repayments tax deductible?
This depends on the structure and your business circumstances we'd recommend confirming the specifics with your accountant before choosing a structure.
How quickly can funds reach the supplier?
For established businesses with straightforward equipment, approval and settlement can often happen within days.