Buyer Tool
Work out monthly repayments, total interest paid, and whether your deal passes the debt serviceability test Australian lenders require. Enter your purchase price, deposit, loan term, and interest rate — and optionally the business's EBITDA — to see if the deal stacks up at 1.25× Debt Service Coverage Ratio (DSCR).
Most lenders want 20–30% deposit for business acquisitions
Australian business loan rates typically 7–10% p.a. (2024)
Enter to check if the deal passes the 1.25× Debt Service Coverage Ratio test
Most Australian banks and specialist lenders will lend 60–80% of the purchase price for a business acquisition, provided the business has at least 3 years of financials and the deal passes the 1.25× DSCR test. Some lenders will go higher with additional security (property, SMSF, or personal guarantee). Deposit requirements range from 20–40% depending on the business type and lender.
DSCR = Business EBITDA ÷ Annual Loan Repayments. Australian lenders require a minimum DSCR of 1.25×, meaning the business must generate 25% more cash than the annual debt repayments. A DSCR below 1.0 means the business can't cover its own debt without the owner injecting cash — lenders will not approve this.
As of 2024–2025, Australian business acquisition loan rates typically range from 7–10% per annum, depending on the lender, security offered, and the risk profile of the business. Specialist business lenders often offer competitive rates compared to major banks for acquisition finance. Always get multiple quotes and compare comparison rates.
NAB, ANZ, and Commonwealth Bank all offer commercial business lending. Specialist lenders including Swoop Finance, ScotPac, and Judo Bank focus on SMB acquisition finance. ThatDeal can introduce you to vetted financing partners who understand business acquisition deals specifically. Meet our partners →
Under the right conditions, a Self-Managed Superannuation Fund (SMSF) can acquire a business real property used by a related party — but strict rules apply under the SIS Act. Using an SMSF to fund a full business acquisition (including goodwill) is generally not permitted. Always get specialist SMSF and M&A legal advice before structuring this way.