Small Business Finance Financial Calculators

Small Business Finance is pleased to provide you with the following calculators to assist you on your financial journey.

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, approvals, eligibility assessments or personalised recommendations. Actual costs and repayments may differ.

Business Loans Articles

Top reasons why small business loans are denied and how to avoid them

Small businesses often require loans to grow and expand their operations. However, not all loan applications are approved, and denials can be frustrating and demotivating for business owners. Understanding the reasons behind loan denials is critical to avoid making the same mistakes and increase the chances of future loan approvals. - read more

Avoid the Common Pitfalls: Expert Advice on Startup Loan Applications in Australia

Embarking on a startup journey is an exhilarating challenge that requires not just a brilliant idea, but a solid foundation of financial support to turn that idea into reality. Finding the right funding can be a make-or-break moment for many startups. Here, preparation is more than just a good practice; it's the backbone of any successful loan application. - read more

Finance News

ASIC Private Credit Warning Puts Non-Bank Funding Under the Microscope

10 Nov 2026: Paige Estritori

ASIC’s latest private credit surveillance, released on 10 November 2026, is a timely reminder that the funding source behind a business loan can matter almost as much as the headline rate. While the regulator’s report is primarily focused on investor disclosure and fund governance, Australian SMEs watching the non-bank lending market should also note the broader message: complexity, unclear fees and weak transparency can create risks for everyone connected to a credit chain. - read more

ATO Credit Card Delay Buys Time, Not Certainty, for SMEs

03 Nov 2026: Paige Estritori

Australian small businesses that use credit cards to manage tax payment timing have been given extra breathing room, after the federal government confirmed the ATO will continue accepting credit card payments until 30 June 2027. The reprieve follows backlash over the ATO’s earlier plan to stop direct credit card payments after 30 November 2026, a change linked to the national card surcharge reforms that began on 1 October. - read more

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Knowledgebase

Interest Coverage Ratio:
A measure of a company's ability to make interest payments on its debt, calculated as EBIT divided by interest expense.

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