EXPERTS IN LENDING SINCE 2004

The brokers you call when the outcome
actually matters.

Specialist mortgage and asset finance brokers for medical professionals, commercial borrowers, business owners and property investors. 50+ lenders. Expert-level policy knowledge. Rate, structure and lender fit — weighed together, not picked one at a time.

Specialist lending focus
MFAA & AFCA member
Australia-wide
2004
LENDING SINCE
50+
LENDERS ON PANEL
20+
YEARS' EXPERIENCE
100%
CONFIDENTIAL
"Most commercial finance applications are assessed incorrectly before they're ever submitted."
— Phil Riches · Commercial Finance Broker — a division of Model Mortgages
What we finance

Commercial finance, across complex scenarios

Commercial property, business and acquisition finance, equipment, working capital and SMSF lending — structured around how each deal is actually assessed.

Commercial Property Finance

Owner-occupied and investment property — where lease structure, tenant strength and security type shape how the deal is assessed.

LVR varies by security, lease and lender

Business Loans & Lines of Credit

Secured and unsecured business finance to fund growth, expansion or working capital — matched to the lender whose policy fits.

Subject to trading history, security and lender policy

Equipment & Asset Finance

Vehicles, machinery, fit-outs and medical equipment via chattel mortgage, lease or rental — structured around cash flow and tax treatment.

Asset age, condition and trading history apply

Development & Construction Finance

Funding across the build cycle for residential subdivisions, multi-unit complexes and commercial projects.

Assessed on project feasibility, GRV and total development cost

Working Capital & Cash Flow

Release liquidity from trade cycles and invoices to fund operations and growth — without locking up working cash.

Based on ledger quality and trading history

SMSF Commercial Property Loans

Limited Recourse Borrowing Arrangements to hold commercial property inside a Self-Managed Super Fund.

LVR varies by fund and lender
Specialist & complex lending

When the deal sits outside standard policy

Low-doc, medical and professional, private and non-conforming, and debt-restructuring scenarios — matched to a lender whose policy fits.

Low-Doc Commercial Loans

Alternative income verification for established self-employed borrowers who don't have a full set of current financials.

Lender policy applies

Non-Conforming & Private Funding

Flexible, asset-backed funding for time-sensitive or complex scenarios outside standard bank policy.

Lender policy applies

Medical & Professional Lending

Many lenders assess medical and healthcare professionals differently — recognising the way practice income and goodwill work.

Lender policy applies

Debt Restructuring & Refinancing

Consolidate overlapping business liabilities into a single, sensible facility to restore working cash flow.

Lender policy applies
How it works

How a conversation becomes a structured submission

We get the structure and the lender right before anything is submitted — because that is what most affects the outcome.

01

Understand the deal

The business, the asset and the outcome you’re working toward — confidential, and focused on what’s actually being assessed.

02

Structure & lender match

How the deal should be structured, and which lender’s policy suits it — worked out before anything is lodged.

03

Considered submission

Presented to the lender whose policy fits the deal, structured to be assessed on its merits.

04

Settlement

Valuation, documentation and funding through to completion — subject to the lender’s assessment and terms.

Ready to talk through your scenario?

Phil and the team work through your situation directly. Book a confidential conversation or start an enquiry — every conversation is strictly confidential.

Prompt Board

Prepare with AI before you call

Copy-paste prompts to help you organise your commercial deal and documents before speaking with a broker. Drop one into your AI assistant, fill in the brackets, and bring the result with you. General information only — not advice.

Summarise my commercial deal for a lender

Turn a childcare going-concern, medical practice buy-in or commercial property purchase into a clear lender summary.

Help me write a clear, factual one-page summary of my commercial finance deal to give to a finance broker. The deal is a [childcare centre going-concern purchase / medical or dental practice buy-in / commercial property purchase]. The purchase price is [$ amount] and I have [$ amount] in equity or deposit available. Key details: [location / lease term remaining / tenant or occupancy / years trading / my role in the business]. My structure is [company / trust / SMSF / personal]. Summarise the deal, separate the property/asset from the business or going-concern component, list the strengths a lender would look for, and note the open questions I should raise with a broker. Keep it factual and don't assume any LVR, rate or approval.

Going-concern value vs bricks-and-mortar

Plain-English explainer on how the two are assessed differently in a commercial deal.

Explain in plain English how Australian commercial lenders typically assess going-concern value (the business as a trading operation) versus bricks-and-mortar value (the freehold property on its own), using a [childcare centre / medical practice / hospitality venue] as the example. Cover why the two figures can differ, what evidence supports each, and why the split affects how much equity a borrower usually needs. Keep it general, note that policy varies by lender, and that figures and LVRs are subject to the lender's assessment.

Build my document checklist

A tailored list of what to gather before your broker call.

Based on my situation — I'm seeking [commercial property finance / business or working-capital finance / a childcare or practice acquisition / equipment and asset finance] through a [company / trust / SMSF / sole trader] structure — list the documents I should gather before speaking with a finance broker, grouped by category (identity, financials, tax, business, security/asset). Flag anything that often takes time to obtain (e.g. ATO portal printouts, council or lease documents).

Balloon vs no-balloon on equipment

Questions to think through before structuring an equipment or asset finance deal.

I'm financing [vehicle / machinery / fit-out / medical equipment] for my business at a cost of around [$ amount] over [term] years. Explain in plain English the difference between a balloon (residual) and a no-balloon structure on a chattel mortgage or lease, and draft a list of practical questions I should ask my broker and accountant about which suits my cash flow and tax position. Don't recommend one — note that the right structure depends on my circumstances and my accountant's advice, and that this is general information only, not tax advice.

Questions to ask about an SMSF LRBA purchase

For buying commercial premises inside a Self-Managed Super Fund.

I'm considering buying commercial premises inside my Self-Managed Super Fund through a Limited Recourse Borrowing Arrangement (LRBA), likely to lease back to my own operating business. Draft a list of practical questions I should ask my broker, accountant and adviser before proceeding — covering fund structure and trustees, the bare trust, current ATO rules, leasing to a related party at market rent, deposit and liquidity needed, and the exit position. Keep it general information only and note I should get tax and financial advice specific to my fund.

Questions to ask my broker

Walk in prepared with the right questions for a commercial deal.

Draft a list of practical questions to ask a commercial finance broker about my deal, which is [a commercial property purchase / a business or equipment purchase / a childcare or practice acquisition / a refinance or restructure] through a [company / trust / SMSF] structure. Focus on how the deal will be assessed, what affects the equity or deposit I'll need, how the structure and lender choice matter, what could slow the deal down, and what I should prepare. Keep it general and note that any finance is subject to the lender's assessment.

General information only — these prompts are a preparation tool and are not credit assistance, financial or tax advice. Any figures you enter are your own; nothing here implies a particular LVR, rate or approval. Seek advice specific to your circumstances before acting.

Document Prep

Walk in prepared

Pick your situation and tick off what you've got. It makes the broker conversation faster and your application cleaner. Download your list to keep. General information only — your broker will confirm what's needed.

Typical documents when buying owner-occupied or investment commercial property.

Go through it with a broker

General information only — document requirements vary by lender and scenario, and any finance is subject to the lender's assessment. Your broker will confirm exactly what's needed for your deal.

Part of Finance on the Coast

The commercial desk of Finance on the Coast

Commercial Finance Australia is the commercial desk of Finance on the Coast — same brokers, same licence (Model Mortgages Pty Ltd, Australian Credit Licence 387460, ABN 82 108 681 063). Happy to just deal with the team?

Commercial AI Copilot

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Hello! I am your Commercial Finance AI Copilot. I can share general information about childcare going-concern lending, commercial property, chattel mortgages, SMSF lending, or low-doc finance. This is general information only — not credit advice or a quote.

Suggested Questions:

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General information only — not credit advice or a quote. A broker will assess your situation.