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Professional Services Finance

Vehicles, fitouts and cashflow for accountants, consultants and agencies, we compare 80+ lenders so growth never gets stuck waiting on receivables.

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Professional firms are asset light and cashflow sensitive.

Accountants, consultants, agencies and advisory firms don't carry heavy machinery, their costs are people, premises, technology and the gap between doing the work and getting paid. X Lend is a finance broker: we compare a panel of 80+ banks and nonbank lenders and arrange the finance so a growth push or a slow debtor month never stalls the business.

Because professional firms are asset light, they're often well regarded by lenders for unsecured and cashflow facilities, but the right structure matters. We match your firm to lenders who price recurring revenue and strong receivables well, with low doc options for established ABNs.

Whether it's a fitout for a bigger office, vehicles for partners and staff, new technology, or working capital to bridge billing cycles, we structure the finance around your cashflow and handle the lender so you can focus on clients.

What professional firms finance with us.

The vehicles, premises and working capital behind a growing practice:

Directors' Vehicle Finance

Partner and staff vehicles, novated or chattel mortgage, structured for the firm.

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Unsecured Business Loans

Fund an office fitout, a hire or a growth push without putting up property.

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Cashflow Finance

Smooth payroll and overheads between billing cycles and slow paying clients.

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Invoice Finance

Release cash tied up in unpaid fees so growth doesn't outrun working capital.

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Equipment Finance

IT, AV, servers and office technology that keep the team productive.

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Acquisition Finance

Buying a competitor, a fee base or a book of clients? Fund the deal and the goodwill.

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Why firms use a broker.

One broker to compare our panel of 80+ banks and specialist lenders.

Talk through your options

80+ lenders, one application

We compare the market in one go to find the best fit and rate for an asset light firm.

Unsecured friendly

Professional firms often access strong unsecured and cashflow facilities, we know who prices them keenly.

Receivables put to work

Invoice and cashflow finance turn unpaid fees into working capital without new property security.

Low doc for established ABNs

Trading history can stand in for the full pack, keeping approvals fast.

Tax effective vehicles

Novated, chattel mortgage or lease for partner and staff cars, aligned to your position.

We handle the admin

You focus on clients; we manage the lender, paperwork and settlement.

Make the next move.
Know the full picture.

The right finance should support the work ahead. Compare what it makes possible with the cost and commitment of borrowing.

What finance can help with

  • Put the right gear to work

    Access vehicles and equipment for new contracts, replacements or a growing workload.

  • Keep cash available for the job

    Spread an eligible purchase over time while keeping a buffer for wages, materials and operating costs.

  • Reduce avoidable downtime

    Replace unreliable assets when the cost of repairs and lost working time starts adding up.

What to weigh up

  • Look beyond the repayment

    Compare interest, fees and any final balloon payment alongside the total amount you will repay.

  • Allow for quieter periods

    Repayments continue when work slows or customers pay late. Check the commitment against your cashflow.

  • Compare buying now with waiting

    Weigh repair costs and missed work against the cost of finance. Paying cash also reduces your available buffer.

Plan for the gap between work and payment.

business.gov.au's cashflow guidance covers records, payment terms, forecasting and managing costs. Profit and available cash can differ when invoices are still unpaid.

business.gov.au: guide to managing cash flow

What to prepare for your finance discussion

For a practice expansion, separate one-off equipment and fit-out costs from ongoing salaries, subscriptions and rent. Map progress billing and debtor collection against those commitments. Test how a late major invoice would affect the proposed loan or credit facility.

  • Aged receivables and customer payment terms
  • Signed engagements or recurring revenue evidence
  • Project budget and cashflow forecast with a late-payment scenario

Source checked 5 September 2026. These planning points explain how to prepare; lender requirements and regulatory obligations depend on your circumstances.

Your questions, answered.

Get clear on eligibility, paperwork and the next steps before you apply.

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Are you a lender or a broker?

We're a finance broker: we compare a panel of 80+ banks and nonbank lenders and arrange the finance that best fits your firm.

We don't have much in the way of assets, can we still borrow?

Yes. Professional firms are often well suited to unsecured and cashflow facilities priced on revenue and receivables rather than hard assets. We match you to lenders comfortable with asset light businesses.

Can finance bridge the gap between doing work and getting paid?

That's exactly what cashflow and invoice finance do. We can release the cash tied up in unpaid fees, or set up a facility that smooths payroll between billing cycles.

Can we finance an office fitout or new technology?

Yes. Fitouts are commonly funded via an unsecured business loan, and IT/AV via equipment finance, both keep your cash free for hiring and growth.

Will an enquiry affect our credit?

An indicative quote doesn't touch your credit file. A formal application involves a credit check, but we only lodge once you're happy to proceed.

See how it worked
for other businesses.

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Illustrative scene: A 2026 Mercedes-Benz GLE SUV parked outside an Australian residential property development nearing completion, recognisable Mercedes grille star and accurate GLE silhouette, charcoal metallic paint, complete vehicle in three-quarter front view. Not the actual customer or their asset.

$118,000 settled

A director vehicle assessed on company strength, not salary alone

Approved on the first lender enquiry and settled at a historical rate of 7.59%, with a 30% balloon used to manage the scheduled monthly repayment.

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Start building a smarter financial future.

Compare suitable options from 80+ lenders, get clear guidance from a dedicated broker and move from application to settlement with confidence.

  • 80+ lenders
  • No impact to your credit score
  • Dedicated broker support