Road Train Rent-to-Own

Rent to own road train finance allows your business to get a road train now and work towards ownership over an agreed term. You make regular payments under the agreement, with a pathway or option to purchase the road train depending on the finance structure and lender terms.

With rent to own road train finance, a finance provider generally purchases the road train and provides it to your business under an agreed rental or lease arrangement. You make regular payments over the agreed term, with the opportunity to purchase or take ownership of the road train subject to the terms of the agreement.

Rent to own road train finance may be an option for businesses that don’t meet standard bank lending criteria, including some applicants with previous credit issues. Approval still depends on the lender’s assessment, your circumstances and your ability to meet the repayments.

Yes, some rent to own road train providers consider new businesses and recently established ABN holders. Requirements vary between providers and may include bank statements, identification, details of your work or contracts and information about the road train you’re purchasing.

Not always. Some rent to own road train options may be available without a deposit, while others require an upfront contribution. The amount required will depend on the road train, finance provider and strength of your application.

Yes. Rent to own finance can be available for used road trains, subject to lender criteria. The road train’s age, condition, value and purchase source can affect whether it qualifies and the terms available.

Some rent to own providers allow road trains to be purchased from private sellers as well as dealerships. Private sale road trains may require an independent inspection or valuation before the transaction can proceed.

It can be. Rent to own road train finance is often designed for applicants who may not qualify for traditional road train finance, so the overall cost can be higher than standard bank or commercial finance. We can compare your circumstances to determine whether you qualify for a lower cost road train finance option before considering rent to own.

This depends on the agreement. Some rent to own road train contracts allow early payout or purchase, while others may have minimum terms, fees or specific conditions. It’s important to understand the early payout terms before entering into an agreement.

With a chattel mortgage, your business generally owns the road train from the beginning while the lender takes security over it. With rent to own, the finance provider generally retains ownership during at least part of the agreement, with a pathway or option to ownership depending on the contract. The costs, tax treatment and eligibility requirements can also differ.