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FAQ

Deadline Desk FAQ

17 straight answers to the questions business owners ask before they ring.

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Deadlines and speed

How fast can I get business funding?

It depends on security, amount and paperwork. With residential or commercial property as security, $20k to $250k is possible the same day and up to $5m is possible within 24 to 48 hours. Smaller unsecured amounts can sometimes be funded the same day for established trading businesses. These timeframes are possible, not guaranteed.

What's the latest I can ring for same-day funding?

There's no fixed cut-off, but same-day outcomes are most realistic when you ring before mid-morning with documents ready. Afternoon calls often turn into next-morning funding.

My deadline has already passed. Is it too late?

Not necessarily. Ring anyway. The first job is getting a confirmed new date from whoever you owe; funding can then be arranged against that.

Can funds be paid directly to the ATO, a supplier or a landlord?

Often, yes. Many lenders can pay the creditor directly, which can be quicker and gives the creditor certainty. You'll need verified payee details and any reference numbers.

Do public holidays affect timing?

Yes. Banks, valuers and solicitors mostly work business days, so a public holiday in your state — or the payee's — removes a working day from your window.

Eligibility

How much can I borrow?

Property-secured business loans run from $20,000 to $5,000,000. Unsecured, cash-flow and line-of-credit options for trading businesses are typically $5,000 to $500,000, sized on turnover and bank statements.

Do I need property to get funded?

No. Unsecured options exist for trading businesses. Property opens up larger amounts and some of the fastest outcomes.

Can I get funding if I owe the ATO?

Often. ATO debt is considered case by case, and funding is commonly used to clear tax debts before a fixed date such as a director penalty notice deadline.

What about past credit issues?

Past credit issues are considered case by case too. Mention them up front — it helps us find an option that fits rather than one that falls over later.

Can I use the money for anything?

It has to be for business purposes. We don't arrange consumer credit for personal, domestic or household purposes.

Asking and applying

Does enquiring affect my credit score?

No. Ringing or enquiring doesn't involve a credit check. A credit check only comes up if you decide to go ahead with an option.

Will my details be sent to lots of lenders?

No. Your enquiry stays with our team. We don't spray your details around the market; we match your deadline to an option that can meet it.

What do I need to have ready?

The bill, notice or contract behind the deadline, photo ID for every signatory, online banking access for your business accounts, your ABN or ACN, property details if there's security, and an idea of how the funding gets repaid. The call-ready sheet puts it on one page.

Why do you ask me to fill in the form accurately?

Because the options we look at depend on the real amount, the real deadline and whether there's property. Accurate answers mean the first call is about solutions, not corrections.

Who will call me back?

A lending specialist who has read your enquiry. You'll deal with a real person who knows your deadline.

Costs

Why don't you publish interest rates?

Because every business loan is priced on its own facts — security, amount, term and exit. A headline rate wouldn't tell you what your option actually costs. Ask for the total cost of finance in dollars when you compare options.

Is there a fee to enquire?

No. Enquiring is free and doesn't commit you to anything.

Still got a question?

Ring the Deadline Desk on 1300 752 188 or send the 60-second enquiry and ask us directly. No credit check, no obligation.

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Tell us the date, the amount and what it's for. A real person checks what can realistically land in time — and there's no credit check just for asking.

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Your promise slip

No credit check to enquire

Ringing or enquiring about your deadline leaves your credit file untouched. A credit check only comes up once you choose to proceed.

No spray-and-pray

We don't fire your details at a dozen lenders and hope. One team looks at your deadline and matches it to the option that can actually meet it.

A real person on the line

A specialist reads every enquiry and calls you back. Straight answers on the form mean the first call can be about solutions, not questions.