Compare Business Loans: Bizcap vs The Rest

Bizcap is the most open-minded lender in Australia. With a commitment to saying "yes" more often, we look at each business' unique circumstances and tailor loans to suit them.

We can help even if you've got existing loans or have been declined from other lenders. We can also help with same-day funding. What's more, we won't have to run a credit check in order to make you an initial loan offer.
Loans of $5K to $5M
Cash flow-friendly repayments
Approvals in as little as 3 hours
No up-front credit checks
The owner of a fashion store comparing Bizcap's loans vs the rest

Choosing a Lender

Most businesses in Australia identify as small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), accounting for nearly 98% of total businesses in the economy. Economic conditions for SMEs have been relatively strong since the second half of 2021, and demand for business finance is high. However, small businesses continue to report that accessing funding through banks is a challenge and given that about 80% of these SMEs apply for loans at some point or another during their business cycle, it’s important for there to be an empathetic lender in the market who understands the peaks and troughs of business.

Bizcap has been funding SMEs since 2019 and to-date, has helped more than 21,000 of them access the funds they need to take their business to the next level. The Australian SME lending space is quite developed and there are a range of lenders in the market, including Prospa, Lumi, Capify, Max Funding, Moula, On Deck, Banjo, Business Fuel, Tru Cap, Shift Finance, Valiant Finance, Get Capital, Bizloansfast, BiiGGA and others, each offering loans with different characteristics and benefits.

The below table compares a range of business loans from various lenders to help you find the best one for your business.
BIZCAP Capify Prospa Banjo Moula lumi Max Funding Business Fuel On Deck Shift NAB Trucap BizLoansFast HomeSec Biigga Skyecap
Loan Amount $5k - $5m $5k - $500k $5k - $500k $20k - $2m $5k - $250K $10k - $500k Up to $1mil $10k - $500k $10k - $250k $10k - $1m $5k - $250k $5k - $1m $20k - $5m $20k - $2m $10k - $150k $2k - $250k
Repayment Terms 3 - 12 months 3 - 12 months 12 - 36 months 6 - 60 months 12 - 24 months 3 - 18 months 1 - 36 months 6 - 36 months 6 - 24 months Up to 60 months Up to 5 years 3 - 12 months 1 - 6 months 1 - 24 months
Turnaround (Application to Funding) 3 - 24hrs 24hrs 24hrs 24hrs 24hrs Same Day 24hrs 24hrs 2hrs (under $175k) - 24hrs 3hrs no paperwork (under $250k) - 24hrs 24hrs 24 - 48hrs 24hrs 24hrs 24hrs 24hrs
Line of Credit Available Unavailable Available Unavailable Unavailable Available Available Unavailable Unavailable Unavailable Available Not available Not available Not available Not available
Revenue Hurdle $144k / year $120k / year $72k / year $500k / year $120k / year $100k / year $120k / year $100k / year $144k / year $75k / year $180k / year
Minimum Time in Business 4 months 6 months 12 months 24 months 6 months 6 months 0 months 12 months 12 months 24 months 12 months 6 months 3 months
Min Credit Score Requirement None 400 500 Bank-level credit score expectations*
Founded 2019 2012 2008 2015 2014 2022 2016 2015 2014 2017 2019 2004 2021 2018
Origin Australia Australia Australia Australia Australia Australia Australia Australia USA Australia Australia Australia Australia Australia Australia Australia
Ownership Unlisted Unlisted Listed Unlisted Unlisted Unlisted Unlisted Unlisted^ Unlisted Unlisted Listed Unlisted Unlisted Unlisted Unlisted Unlisted
*The information in the table is based on each lender’s website and industry insights. Bizcap cannot guarantee that it is accurate if the lender has made product updates. Loan information applicable to term loans only. Banks traditionally have a higher required minimum credit score than non-banks.
^Boost (Unlisted), formerly known as Buiness Fuel, is part of ScotPac Group (Listed).

Australia’s Most
Open-Minded Lender

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Get funds and move on

We make the application and approval process simple so you can get on with business.
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Fast and friendly

Get funds approved in as little as 3 hours, plus a dedicated loan specialist who will assist throughout your journey.
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High approval rates

Bad credit score? Existing loans? No issues. We look at your business on the whole to assess creditworthiness.
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No credit checks

We can make you a conditional offer without running a credit check. That saves denting your score.
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Flexible repayments

We offer daily and weekly repayment plans to suit your cash flow.
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Early payment discounts

While other lenders penalise you for paying off your loan fast, we incentivise it.
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Business Loans
Made Simple

We’re committed to saying “yes” more often. To qualify for most Bizcap Business Loans, you’ll need:
An active ABN/ACN
At least 4 months of trading
A minimum monthly revenue of $12,000
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Application

Applying online takes less than 5 minutes and gives us everything we need to make an initial assessment.
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Assessment

Our team of loan specialists will assess your application quickly, without running a credit check.
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Funding

If approved, you can have the funds in your account that day, with a repayment plan that suits your needs.
Our Solutions

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What type of loans does Bizcap offer?

Bizcap specialises in providing fast and flexible business loans to small and medium-sized businesses. Our solutions include Fast Business Loans, Small Business Loans, Secured Business Loans, Bridging Finance and Lines of Credit. Our loan sizes vary from $5,000 to $5,000,000 and Lines of Credit are available up to $300,000. Compare our solutions here.

How much can I borrow from Bizcap?

Bizcap offers business loans of $5,000 to $5,000,000 and Lines of Credit up to $300,000. To find out more about each of our loans, compare our solutions.

The specific amount of your business loan is influenced by factors like your business's cash flow, operational duration, assets, and loan purpose. We assess these aspects to gauge your business's health and creditworthiness.

Our aim is to offer customized loans that address each business's unique financial needs, minimizing risk for both parties. By thoroughly evaluating factors contributing to your business's financial health, we determine an appropriate loan amount and terms to support sustained growth and success.

How quickly can I get a business loan from Bizcap?

At Bizcap, we pride ourselves on providing fast and flexible business loans. Applications for a Bizcap Fast and Small Business Loans can be approved within 3 hours and funded that day. Our other solutions can be issued in as little 24 hours. If you need funds sooner, let your Loan Specialist know and they can fast track your application. This quick turnaround ensures our customers get access to the funds they need to meet their obligations and grow in a competitive market.

How quickly can I get funds into my account?

At Bizcap, we pride ourselves on providing fast and flexible business loans. Applications for a Bizcap Fast and Small Business Loans can be approved within 3 hours and funded that day. Our other solutions can be issued in as little 24 hours. If you need funds sooner, let our Loan Specialist (or Business Development Manager for partners) know and we can fast track your application.

Delays can occur when customers provide partial or inaccurate information or supporting documents. To ensure your loan is processed as quickly as possible, be sure to provide accurate and complete information.

How can Bizcap fund loans faster than other lenders?

Bizcap sets itself apart from other lenders in the speed at which we offer business loans. We can do because we are a direct lender and self-funded, which cuts the red tape that’s typically involved in processing loans, and thanks to our streamlined application, approval and end-to-end processes.

Traditional banks can often take weeks to provide an outcome for a business loan application. Non-bank lenders, while generally faster than banks, can still take several days to process fast business loans. In contrast, Bizcap can grant you access to the capital you need in less than 24 hours. This exceptional speed makes Bizcap the fastest business lender in Australia and New Zealand.

What can hold my business loan application up?

The key factor that can hold up your business loan application is delays in providing us with the necessary documentation. You need to submit your business bank statements as part of your online application, but after we have made you a conditional offer we may require further documentation. The sooner you can get that to us, the sooner we can issue you with a business loan.

Bizcap prides itself on being a low doc lender, meaning we require fewer documents for business loans than other lenders, including both banks and non-bank lenders. This streamlined approach enables us to expedite the business loan application process, but it is still essential for applicants to provide the requested documentation in a timely manner.

How does the process work?

We leverage our proprietary technology system and extensive underwriting experience to provide outside the box solutions. This lets us lend to customers who come from all walks of life and a multitude of industries.

After you complete your application (a simple form that includes your details and business bank statements), we assess your file without running a credit check and make you a conditional offer.

Once you’re happy with the loan terms and wish to proceed, we might gather some extra information, including a credit report, to make you an unconditional offer. Funds are often issued that day.

What are Bizcap’s rates and fees, and how are they determined?

We consider each applicant’s cash flow, payment history and financial strength to determine a risk-adjusted repayment plan that’s tailored to that applicant.

Payments are determined by factors such as the amount and consistency of the business’s cash flow, the number of years the business has been in operation, the assets owned by the business, and the proposed use of funds. We also charge an establishment fee on the loan, which is agreed upon upfront.

Unlike other lenders, we won’t penalise you for settling your loan early, if that’s what you choose to do. Instead, we’ll reward you for paying it off early, by giving you a discount.

What criteria do I need to meet to apply for a Bizcap loan?

At Bizcap, we have established minimum eligibility criteria to ensure that our business loans are accessible to a broad range of businesses. Each loan has different eligibility criteria.

For Bizcap Fast and Small Business Loans, you will need:
1. An active Australian Business Number (ABN). This demonstrates that your business is operating legally in Australia.
2. At least 4 months of trading. This helps us assess your business’s stability and potential for growth.
3. A monthly revenue of at least $12,000. This criterion helps us determine how much we can lend you, as well as your ability to manage and repay the loan.

By meeting these criteria, you can confidently apply for a fast business loan with Bizcap, knowing that our financial solutions are designed to support businesses like yours.

To find out the eligibility criteria for Bizcap Secured Business Loans, Bridging Finance and Line of Credit, please refer to the Eligibility section of our Compare Solutions table.

What factors affect the loan application approval?

Factors that affect whether or not your loan is approved include how long the business has been trading, its revenue history, assets and credit history. We also look at the business owner and various other factors to help us build a comprehensive profile of the applicant. It is thanks to this approach of truly getting to know the customer that Bizcap can help in ways that other lenders won’t.

What if I only need a business loan for a few weeks?

If you only need a loan for a few weeks, Bizcap can help by providing a loan that’s tailored to your needs and circumstances. Our business loans are a flexible solution to bridge cash flow gaps, make quick purchases, or address other short-term financial requirements.

We understand that businesses sometimes need short-term financial support, which is why we offer business loans with varying terms. If you know that you will only need a loan for a brief period, just let us know, and we can structure your loan accordingly. Businesses who qualify for our Bridging Loans can receive up to 65% off our standard rates.

What’s more, we appreciate responsible borrowing and timely repayment, so we offer discounts for settling loans early. By taking advantage of this incentive, you can save on interest while still addressing your short-term financing needs.

What can I use the funds for?

You can you use the funds for any business purpose. Our customers generally use the funds for:
- expansions, renovations and unexpected repairs
- purchasing stock, inventory and equipment
- marketing
- hiring employees
- expenses and investments
- cash flow and growth

What are the interest rates, and how are they determined?

The interest charged by Bizcap on business loans is determined by a factor rate, which is a fixed fee that is applied over the term of the business loan. The factor rate Bizcap applies to your loan takes into account your business’s creditworthiness, the duration of the loan and the intended use of the funds, and therefore varies from one loan to the next.

As you build a relationship with Bizcap, demonstrating your ability to reliably and punctually pay off your loan, the factor rate will likely decrease.

Will applying for a loan with Bizcap negatively impact my credit score?

Small business owners avoid shopping around for the best loan offer out of an understandable concern that doing so would result in multiple credit checks. Each credit check, or "hard inquiry," can slightly lower your score. What’s more, some lenders view multiple credit inquiries within a short period as a sign of financial instability.

One great thing about Bizcap is that we can make an initial offer without running a credit check, which makes applying for a loan completely risk-free.

Only once you decide to proceed with the loan do we run a hard inquiry to make the offer unconditional. If you’d like to find out how much your business would be eligible for, apply now for an obligation-free offer.