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Compare low-doc business loans

Low-doc loans let you borrow using alternative evidence of income, such as BAS, bank statements or an accountant's letter, instead of two years of full financial statements.

13 products from 3 lenders ยท Last checked 24 Sept 2026

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Products that lenders publish as low doc or as needing reduced documentation.

13 products from 3 lenders

Low-doc business loans

Capify Merchant Cash Advance

Merchant cash advance from $5K to $500K over 3 to 12 months, repaid daily as a small percentage of card and EFTPOS sales.

Amount
$5K to $500K
Term
3 mths to 1 yr
Security
Unsecured
Rate
Quoted on application
Repayments
Daily
Trading
2+ months in business
From lender's website, 23 Sept 2026
Details for Capify Merchant Cash Advance
Via broker

Thinktank Private Commercial Loan

Short-term private loan from 3 months to 3 years secured by commercial property, up to $7.5M, for business or investment purposes with a clear exit.

Amount
$100K to $7.5M
Term
3 mths to 3 yrs
Security
Property-secured
Rate
Available through accredited brokers
Max LVR
Up to 75%
Trading
Not published
From lender's website, 24 Sept 2026
Details for Thinktank Private Commercial Loan
Via broker

Thinktank Private Residential Loan

Short-term private loan from 3 months to 3 years secured by residential property, up to $7.5M, for business or investment purposes with a clear exit.

Amount
$100K to $7.5M
Term
3 mths to 3 yrs
Security
Property-secured
Rate
Available through accredited brokers
Max LVR
Up to 75%
Trading
Not published
From lender's website, 24 Sept 2026
Details for Thinktank Private Residential Loan
Via broker

Thinktank Residual Stock Loan

Short-term private loan for property developers secured by unsold completed residential or commercial stock.

Amount
Not published
Term
Up to 3 yrs
Security
Property-secured
Rate
Available through accredited brokers
Max LVR
Varies
Trading
Not published
From lender's website, 24 Sept 2026
Details for Thinktank Residual Stock Loan

They suit self-employed borrowers whose tax returns are behind or do not reflect how the business is travelling now.

What to know

What counts as low doc

Each lender has its own list of accepted documents. The product details show what each lender publishes.

Expect lower maximums

Low-doc lending usually has lower LVRs or amounts than full-doc lending, reflecting the lender's risk.

Get BAS up to date

Recent lodged BAS is the most common low-doc evidence. Having it ready speeds things up.

Low-doc business loans: common questions

Can I get a business loan without tax returns?

Yes, with some lenders. Low-doc products accept alternatives such as BAS or an accountant's declaration.

Are low-doc loans more expensive?

Usually somewhat, because the lender has less information. The gap depends on the lender, the security and your credit history.

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