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Business Loans Financial Calculators

Business Loans is pleased to provide you with the following calculators to assist you on your financial journey. Results are estimates based on assumptions, provided for general information only. They are not quotes, offers, approval or eligibility decisions, or personalised recommendations.

Available Calculators

Business Loan Repayment Calculator
Explore potential business finance scenarios with our Business Loan Calculator. Test different borrowing amounts, interest rate assumptions and loan structures to see how various scenarios may influence your estimated repayments and overall finance costs.
Plant & Equipment Lease Calculator
Explore potential equipment leasing scenarios with our Plant & Equipment Lease Calculator. Test different lease amounts, residual (balloon) payments and repayment terms to estimate costs and see how varying finance assumptions may influence your business repayments and cash flow.
Business Insurance Calculator
Explore your business insurance needs with our Business Insurance Calculator. Use different cost assumptions and business scenarios to estimate potential insurable amounts and better understand the factors that may affect your calculations.

Calculator results are estimates based on the inputs and assumptions used and are provided for general information only. They are not quotes, offers, approval or eligibility decisions, or personalised recommendations. Actual repayments and costs may differ.


Finance News

SME loan demand jumps as businesses plan for uncertainty
SME loan demand jumps as businesses plan for uncertainty
03 Nov 2026: Paige Estritori
Australian SME borrowing has taken a sharper turn upwards, with new September quarter reporting from Inside Small Business showing Banjo Loans recorded its strongest SME lending quarter since its barometer began in 2023. For business owners, the message is not simply that confidence has returned; it is that many firms appear to be treating finance as a buffer against still-uncertain trading conditions. - read more
ATO interest changes sharpen the cost of tax debt
ATO interest changes sharpen the cost of tax debt
15 Sep 2026: Paige Estritori
Fresh attention around Australian Taxation Office interest charges is giving small and medium-sized businesses another reason to treat tax debt as a front-line cash flow issue rather than a back-office problem. From the current income year, deductions are no longer available for general interest charge and shortfall interest charge amounts incurred on unpaid or underpaid tax liabilities. In practical terms, that can lift the after-tax cost of carrying ATO debt. - read more
Why tax incentives should not rush your next business loan
Why tax incentives should not rush your next business loan
08 Sep 2026: Paige Estritori
Fresh small business tax reporting has put asset write-offs back in the spotlight, with many Australian SMEs again weighing whether to bring forward spending on vehicles, machinery, technology or fit-out. The practical message is clear: tax incentives can improve the after-tax cost of an eligible purchase, but they should not be treated as a substitute for a disciplined finance decision. - read more
What stronger equipment finance interest means for SME borrowers
What stronger equipment finance interest means for SME borrowers
01 Sep 2026: Paige Estritori
Fresh industry reporting on business lending suggests Australian SMEs are still looking for ways to invest in productive assets, even while broader trading conditions remain uneven. Demand for finance linked to vehicles, machinery, technology and other equipment appears to be holding attention because these purchases can directly improve capacity, efficiency or service delivery. - read more
Business Loan Articles

Loan or Line of Credit? What’s Best for Your Business?
Loan or Line of Credit? What’s Best for Your Business?
When it comes to financing your business, selecting the right option is crucial to its success. The right financial tools can help your business grow, manage expenses, and navigate unforeseen challenges more effectively. - read more
Business Loan Eligibility: Common Reasons Applications Are Approved or Declined
Business Loan Eligibility: Common Reasons Applications Are Approved or Declined
Business loan eligibility refers to the criteria lenders use when assessing whether to approve a loan application. While assessment processes vary, lenders generally consider a range of financial and business-related factors before making a lending decision. - read more
Sustainable Business Funding: How Australian SMEs Can Finance Green Initiatives
Sustainable Business Funding: How Australian SMEs Can Finance Green Initiatives
Sustainable business funding helps Australian SMEs explore finance for projects that reduce environmental impact or support socially responsible operations. Understanding the available options, eligibility criteria and application process can help business owners plan green initiatives with greater clarity. - read more
How Do Lenders Assess a Business Loan Application in Australia?
How Do Lenders Assess a Business Loan Application in Australia?
Applying for a business loan involves more than completing an application form. Lenders typically assess a range of factors when deciding whether to approve a loan, including the financial position of the business, its ability to repay the loan and the information provided as part of the application. - read more

Knowledgebase
Loan Origination Fee:
A fee charged by a lender for processing a new loan application, typically expressed as a percentage of the loan amount.