Commercial finance when the bank does not fit.

We help business owners, property investors, developers and referrers find bank, non-bank and private lender options for complex commercial finance scenarios.

Indicative lender pathExample
ScenarioATO debt, $850k, urgent
FinancialsLow doc
Suggested laneNon-bank

3 lender pathways matched — broker review next.

Selected lender pathways

Bank, non-bank, SME and private-credit options can all be in scope.

Balmoral Commercial Finance compares likely lender lanes before a broker treats any path as viable. The right route still depends on security, timing, financials, servicing and lender appetite.

Major banksSpecialist non-banksSME working capitalPrivate credit

Names shown are examples of lender pathways that may be compared. Finance is subject to lender approval, live policy, pricing, fees and borrower circumstances.

Common situations

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Finance types

What we help with

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Eligibility checker

Unsure what you’re looking for? Try the eligibility checker.

Answer a few plain-English questions about the purpose, property, documents and timing. The checker gives a clearer first-pass direction before you choose a loan type or speak to a broker.

Quick first pass 3 steps
1Choose the situation
2Answer only what matters
3Get a clearer next step

Using the checker does not affect your credit file. It is not a credit application. Broker review follows when the path looks worth progressing.

How it works

Simple first pass. Broker-reviewed next step.

1

Check your eligibility

Answer a few plain-English questions about the deal, amount, timing, and available documents.

2

See your first-pass result

The checker gives an indicative direction. Using it does not affect your credit file and is not a credit application.

3

Continue when the path looks viable

Submit the fuller scenario only after the first pass shows a route worth reviewing.

4

A broker reviews the funding strategy

A broker checks the structure before anything is treated as a real funding path.

Curtis James Badger

Curtis James Badger

Founder, Balmoral Commercial Finance

Every scenario is reviewed by a broker before it becomes a real funding pathway — AI organises the first pass, it does not make the call.

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Mike Bosman

Commercial Finance Specialist, Balmoral Commercial Finance

Mike supports borrowers and referrers with clear scenario review, lender-fit thinking, and practical next steps for commercial finance requests.

A good first pass should make the deal easier to explain, not harder to understand.
The right lender path depends on the facts, documents, timing, and security position.

Case studies

Proof from real scenarios.

See how security, timing and lender fit shaped the funding path for two very different commercial transactions.

Development financeSouth West Sydney

Supermarket redevelopment on a multi-tenant site

Security
Multi-tenant redevelopment site in South West Sydney
Challenge
Insufficient bank leverage, lease expiries and project deadlines
Outcome
The project moved toward an executable funding pathway with private capital.
View case study
Second mortgageMornington Peninsula, VIC

$5 million for vineyard expansion

Funding
$5 million
Security
Private second mortgage behind NAB, supported by property equity
Challenge
The existing lender required completed financials before extending credit.
Outcome
Funding arrived in time for upgrades and staffing ahead of a critical summer trading window.
View case study

FAQ

Questions borrowers ask before they start

What types of commercial finance can Balmoral help with?

Balmoral helps with commercial property finance, development funding, business acquisition finance, private lending, refinance, equity release, low-doc commercial loans, SMSF lending, business loans, and asset finance.

Can Balmoral help if a bank has declined the deal?

Yes. A bank decline does not always mean the scenario is impossible. We look at why the bank said no, then compare whether a non-bank, private lender, refinance, second mortgage, or different structure is more realistic.

Is Balmoral only for bank-ready borrowers?

No. Many borrowers come to us because the file is urgent, low-doc, affected by ATO debt, supported by unusual security, or too complex for a standard bank process.

Do you work with borrowers across Australia?

Yes. Balmoral supports business owners, investors, developers, trustees, and referrers across Australia, with lender fit driven by the scenario, security, documents, timing, and exit strategy.

Where should I start?

Start with the Eligibility Checker for a quick, no-credit-check first pass. If the result shows a path worth progressing, continue into Balmoral's full application and broker-review workflow.

What information helps Balmoral review a scenario faster?

The most useful starting points are the funding amount, purpose, timing, available security, borrower or entity type, documentation position, and the reason the obvious bank path may not fit.

Start with a quick eligibility check.

Answer a few plain-English questions for an indicative first pass, or call us when the transaction is already time-sensitive.