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FBAA Accredited  ·  50+ Non-Bank Lenders

Banks don't get business owners.We do.

Specialist non-bank finance for self-employed Australians — from vehicle and equipment loans to cashflow facilities and property-secured lending.

Free  ·  No credit check  ·  Takes 2 minutes

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Accredited with 50+ specialist lenders including

La Trobe Financial
Pepper Money
Liberty Financial
Judo Bank
Prospa
Bluestone
RedZed
Shift
Flexi Commercial
Lumi
Banjo Loans
MA Money
La Trobe Financial
Pepper Money
Liberty Financial
Judo Bank
Prospa
Bluestone
RedZed
Shift
Flexi Commercial
Lumi
Banjo Loans
MA Money
The Switchboard mission

Banks don't get business owners. Switchboard does.

You've built something real. But banks still want payslips you don't have and tax returns that don't tell your story.

We exist because business owners deserve a better path to finance.

We read BAS statements, bank feeds, and accountant letters — then match you with 50+ non-bank lenders who assess the strength of your business, not the gaps on paper.

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The Switchboard difference

Not a bank. Not a comparison site.
Your broker.

Every deal structured by hand. Every lender match made by a broker who's read your BAS — not an algorithm scoring your credit file.

Your broker, not a bot

One specialist. Knows non-bank lending. Structures your deal by hand.

50+ lenders, one call

Private and specialist lenders that don't deal direct. We get you in the room.

Low-doc that works

We know what each lender needs and how to package your file to get approved.

No credit check to start

Free. 2 minutes. We only move when you do.

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How it actually works

You've done this before.
This time is different.

The bank process wasn't built for business owners. We built one that is.

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The bank way The Switchboard way
Book a branch appointment Check eligibility online — takes 2 minutes
Gather 2 years of tax returns, payslips, financial statements Tell us what you need — we'll tell you what's required
Wait 2–4 weeks for credit committee Your broker calls back — usually same day
"We need more documents" Matched to the right lender from 50+ on panel
Wait another 2–3 weeks Clear terms, no surprises
Rejection letter Funded in days, not months
Check Eligibility Free · No credit check · No obligation
Common questions

Straight answers,
no fluff.

Not always. Many of our lenders work on bank statements, BAS records, or accountant letters instead. If your last two years of returns aren't ready — or don't tell the full story — we have alt-doc and low-doc options across most loan types.

Yes — this is most of what we do. Banks decline self-employed borrowers for reasons that have nothing to do with your actual ability to repay. Our panel of 50+ non-bank lenders look at your business differently. Check your eligibility and we'll point you in the right direction.

Asset and equipment loans often get same-day pre-approval. Business loans typically 24–48 hours once your documents are in. Property and development deals take longer — but we'll give you a realistic timeline upfront.

Most lenders want 6–12 months ABN history for asset finance, and 1–2 years for business loans. Some will go to 3 months for the right deal. If you're brand new, we'll be straight with you about what's available and what to build toward.

For most loans, no. We're paid by the lender when your loan settles. For some specialist or private lending deals, a broker fee may apply — we'll always disclose this before you commit to anything.

Self-employed operators and business owners across every industry — tradies, café and hospitality owners, medical, transport, construction, manufacturing, professional services. If you're running a business and the bank isn't helping, we're built for you.

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right lender.

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