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WHAT WE FINANCE > MACHINERY & EQUIPMENT > BULLDOZER FINANCE
Bulldozer Finance
We take a lot of pride of knowing how to finance dozers and look after companies that use plant and machinery in their day-to-day business operations.
We’re here to help.
BULLDOZER BRANDS
Which bulldozer brands do we finance?
Securing Dozer Finance is something we take a huge amount of pride and time in perfecting at Yakka Finance.
We continually strive to be the best in the industry when it comes to Dozer Finance to give our clients the confidence on approvals so they can get back to running their business efficiently and securing new relationships or contracts.
We want to service every earthmoving or mining company across Australia in a way they have never been managed before and better than a Bank Manager ever could.
As your finance partner we want to support your business long term and help your secure approvals across all your plant & machinery loans. Whether the dozer is new or used, sold privately or through a licensed dealership we will make sure the job gets done the right way for you first time.
What’s our promise to you?
Want a long-lasting finance relationship for years to come? We promise we are painless to deal with and our service is convenient and cfcost-effective. We will always handle the entire application process for you with all the relevant parties including the likes of your Dealership, Private Seller, Accountant, or Insurance Broker. We just want you to focus on running your business and we will take care of the finance.
We know how to strategically get the most out of every bank and lender across Australia to grow your earthmoving & mining businesses the right way.
*Conditions apply. Subject to credit approval.
The Team at Yakka Finance are available at all hours to take your call. Please contact our Bulldozer Finance Specialists on 1300 842 911 or by email at info@yakkafinance.com.au for a quote today!
Are you a major player in earthmoving and/or civil construction that are established and require a strong finance partner when it comes to finance approvals on your new or used dozers? Looking for the right finance partner that speaks your language about dozers and knows how your business operates?
You don’t want just any provider; you want a partner who speaks your language when it comes to dozers and understands the unique demands of your business. Choose us to be your trusted financial ally.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Our most commonly asked bulldozer finance questions answered below:
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Yakka Finance are specialists in Dozer Finance. We know the industry back to front and are knowledgeable on securing the right loans for them. We take the time to know every bank’s interest rates and lending policies to make your application process informative, cost effective and effortless. Having one point of contact for all your dozer purchases is a great feeling and we pride ourselves on delivering on that promise.
When comparing us against the banks we can secure the exact same interest rates for you. We strategically secure the right loan approval without you filling out a large number of application forms and without the delays or lack of communication a Bank Manager will provide to you.
The Yakka Finance difference is we handle everything for you for all your dozer purchases so you can simply keep running your business.
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No. We are a completely free service for you to use and we have access to every bank across Australia.
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We can finance any dozer you are looking to purchase for your business. Whether it’s brand new 2022 Caterpillar D11 Dozer or a 1998 Caterpillar D6T Dozer we can find the right finance solution for you every time. Please know that no matter what dozer you are looking to purchase we will have a finance partner that will be able to approve it.
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We pride ourselves on making dozer finance hassle free with as minimal paperwork as possible and doing all the hard work for you. Every finance application is unique to us and that’s starts with getting to know you and your business. Dozers are always one of the most expensive pieces of plant and machinery for any business so it’s important to get the right information to secure the right deals.
Simply give our specialists a call on 1300 842 911 and they will have a five-minute phone call to run you through the strategy for your approval and the key items we will need. The best part is due to our experience will be able to give you a good estimate of what kinds of rates and repayments will be over the phone in our introductory call.
Please don’t feel that you will need to give us a mountain of information. We strategically know exactly how to secure your dozer finance approval with only the key important items required. You will be pleasantly surprised at how little information we can sometimes require and still have you approved with a major bank for your dozer loan.
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That’s not always the case. Yakka Finance has access to a wide variety of low documentation finance offers that the major banks and other financiers offer us to secure your approval on your Dozer Finance.
However, there is strategy around what information is required especially when it comes to Dozer finance as generally most Dozers have a large price tag attached to them. To secure major banking approvals with the lowest rates we’d like to see relatively up to date financials from our clients so we can get them the best deal possible. However, we can also secure approvals without your financials and pivot away from a major bank to secure your approval.
When we speak to you over the phone, we will know exactly what key items to obtain from you to secure your finance approval.
Other key items we can utilise include a good finance reference on one of your other loans, recent BAS Statements or Bank Statements just to name a few examples instead of having to provide your financials.
Please know however, that we are very experienced with looking through financials and telling a story to the bank with all the information at hand. Having a huge amount of experience with Dozers and getting our clients financed approved on many occasions has us well equipped on how to support you the right way.
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Yes, we do! Low Doc Dozer Finance means we only need a very small amount of documentation to secure your dozer finance approval. We have Low Doc Dozer Finance options up to $500k!
Our specialists can run you through how easy it is to secure a Low Doc Dozer Finance approval over the phone in 5 minutes. Feel free to call us on 1300 842 911 to find out how little documentation we need for your dozer loan approval.
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You can borrow as much as you need for the full purchase of the dozer of your choice. For Dozer purchases this is normally from $150,000 up to $2,000,000 depending on your dozer specifications and how many units you are purchasing. Some banks and lenders will require deposits whilst others won’t. We will find out exactly what you’re purchasing and walk you through the strategy of what is required on your dozer finance approval depending on your total loan amount.
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This is a very common question that is always essential to ask. We love this question as we have managed to secure market leading interest rates that start from 2.69% for brand new dozer purchases.
The key thing here is that every customer is different, and all are in a different stage of their business journey. Our biggest goal at Yakka Finance is we want to look after you and your business for the lifetime that you are trading. That means we want to finance every single dozer, excavator or grader your business ever purchases.
The only way we have so many loyal customers is our service is great and we can secure market leading interest rates. If our interest rates were high, we would never ever have the amount of loyal business owners that use our services every single day.
The big advantage for you and your business is because of the volumes of dozers and other machinery we finance and the quality of our application submissions we are offered preferential interest rates from the banks that not all finance brokerages are able to secure. This is a big advantage to our business to keep our customers happy but also a huge advantage to your business.
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There are many factors that can influence the interest rate on the dozer you have decided to purchase.
Here are some key considerations that can influence the interest rate:
- How long you have been in business for? (E.g. Brand New Business or an established business trading for over 2 years)
- If you are purchasing your Dozer from a Licensed dealership or from a Private Seller
- What the specific year build the dozer is. For example, a brand-new Komatsu Dozer or near new 2022 Caterpillar D8H dozer would secure a much lower interest rate compared to a dozer that is much older such as a 1971 Caterpillar D8H year build dozer.
- If you or your spouse is a Property Owner or if you are currently renting
- Your total dozer loan amount. The higher the dozer loan amount the lower the interest rate can be on some occasions.
- If you have had dozer or equipment finance before and if your repayment history has been good or bad
- If you have a clean credit file or a credit file with a low score
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Yes, we can finance any aged dozer no matter how old the year build is. So, the answer if you wanted to finance a 1981 Caterpillar D9T Dozer… yes, we can finance it. The answer is always yes.
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We can usually obtain a Dozer finance approval within 24 – 48 hours of receiving all your details. Let us know your timeframe and we will work with you to get the dozer approved and settled with the most appropriate lender due to the time you are needing your new dozer by.
The bigger the dozer loan amount (for instance above $500,000) can sometimes slow the application process down by a day or two as more documentation needs to be assessed and put together with the bank for your approval. We will clearly communicate to you about that process.
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The average dozer loan term is between 3-7 years (36 to 84 months). The choice of loan term is ultimately your choice. The shorter the term would result in a higher monthly repayment as you are paying the loan off on a shorter loan period. If you every want to play around with what Loan Term works for you on your dozer.
Have a play with our easy-to-use Dozer Finance Calculator – https://yakkafinance.com.au/finance-calculator/
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A balloon payment is a lump sum which is owed to the lender at the very end of your dozer loan term, after all your regular monthly repayments have been made. It allows you to repay only part of the principal amount of your dozer loan over the term you request. The reason for having a Balloon Payment is that it allows you to lower your monthly repayments for cashflow purposes.
When it comes to end of your loan contract, and you will still have your Balloon Payment to deal with. It is easy to refinance your balloon payment at the end of your loan. Alternatively, you can trade the dozer in for a new one or sell your dozer to another party which if structured correctly should be more than the balloon payment you owe.
It is completely your choice whether you want a balloon payment in your loan structure to reduce your monthly repayments or not. We can workshop this with you to make sure the repayments suit you and your business.
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You will find that specific brands such as Caterpillar or Komatsu will market it their own 1.99% or 0% Finance Offers. Now this is available in the market for all new Dozers. However, you will find this is strategically done by Dozer brands to get customers to focus on the low rate and not the high price of the actual dozer. The dealership can offer Low Interest Rate but more often than not the interest is simply built into the price of the actual dozer (selling it for a higher price) and is a clever marketing tool to feel like you are getting a great deal.
Sometimes, honestly, the offers can be a great deal and we will tell our clients honestly to go with that offer. On other occasions there have been horror stories where a dozer price is highly inflated to accommodate the low interest rate.
You will also find with Dealer Finance (e.g. Caterpillar Financial Services) you have a very limited amount of options in regards to a finance offering. This can result in a very set loan structure that can’t be changed e.g. Short Loan Term or No Balloon amount. This can result in very limited flexibility and not allow you to secure the best deal that fits the cashflow of your earthmoving business.
What has kept us successful is telling our clients honestly if they should take the deal through the dealer if it is brand new as sometimes it is the better deal for that client. We are more than happy to offer our advice and let you know if your Dozer Finance approval is competitive or not. Just call us on 1300 842 911.
We wrote an article on this and you are welcome to check it out – https://yakkafinance.com.au/2019/10/14/how-does-0-finance-even-work/
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Yes, financing a dozer from a Private Seller is very common and we do these types of transactions all the time. Business owners love finding a great deal on a dozer privately. We will handle the whole entire sale process with the private seller for you and arrange for them to get paid by the bank or financier correctly.
This process is very streamlined for us, and we only require the agreed price you have negotiated with the private seller on your dozer. We will then handle the whole entire process from there.
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It’s generally recommended to make sure you are happy with the dozer’s condition before buying. Especially if you are purchasing through a private seller. When it comes to Private Sales, most finance companies will require a third-party finance inspection on the dozer to make sure the dozer’s asset identifiers (Serial Number & Engine Number) matches the Tax Invoice before the bank will settle on it.
We simply will book a Finance Inspection for you (or inspect the dozer ourselves) to take photos of the Front, Back, Sides, Engine Hours and Compliance Plate of the dozer to make sure it all matches your loan documents, registration papers and Tax Invoice so we can move through to settlement with no hassles.
We also complete a PPSR search on the dozer to make sure the dozer is not a write off or has been stolen. You are welcome to also do a mechanical inspection on the dozer (at additional costs to you) to make sure the dozer is mechanically sound just to make sure you are completely comfortable on moving ahead with the dozer purchase. We can also book in a dozer mechanical inspection for you if you don’t know who to contact.
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Yes! Whether it is a new or used dozer we offer a tailored finance solutions for all dozers new or used. We have a wide variety of banks and lenders that will comfortably finance used dozers for you and your business. You tell us what dozer you would like to purchase. We will then match that dozer with the most appropriate bank or lender for you that has an appetite to approve older dozers.
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This is one of our favourite things to do. Yakka Finance has access to the most cost-effective interest rates in the market. So given the opportunity to beat your current rate is something we take a lot of pride in doing for new customers.
If we can’t beat your interest rate that means you are getting a fantastic rate for your dozer purchase. We will give you true and honest feedback once we have a look at what dozer you are purchasing, your current repayment structure and what stage your business is currently in to ensure its with the right bank. Given the opportunity we won’t let you down on securing a low interest rate approval for you. That’s our job after all.
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Every dozer finance application is different. It will all be depending on your business; the dozer you are purchasing & the amount you are looking to borrow. Once we have a five-minute phone call, we will get a good understanding of your current situation, then run you through the strategy and the key items we need in order to secure your approval.
Please don’t feel you need to give us everything but the kitchen sink like a bank would as this is simply not the case. A short call to 1300 842 911 will give you a good understanding of what will be required. From our experience of so many dozers we have financed we strategically know exactly what key items we need to get from you in order to secure a very streamlined and hassle-free finance approval.
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Yes, we have a large variety of banks that will give you an approval without having to put your own businesses cash reserves into the dozer purchase and it won’t affect your interest rate in most scenarios. Our most common dozer loan is with no deposit required
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Yes, we secure dozer loan approvals for Low Credit Score applicants. We are comfortable on getting your dozers loans approved with a low Credit Score or Credit Defaults. We fully understand that what happens in the past doesn’t dictate necessarily where you are right now. With most of our clients highlighting to us if they do have a Credit Default on their Credit file. There is normally a very good reason behind the credit default and why it’s there.
Some of our customers are just unlucky with missing a payment of one of their Energy Bills when they change their residential address or have had a dispute over a phone bill where they were charged to much by their phone provider. These are all very common and banks have a good understanding of this.
We always get an understanding of why your Credit Score is below the average and then effectively communicate to the appropriate bank as to why it is lower. Please have comfort that we know how to communicate correctly to the right banks or lenders on the story on the Credit Score and/or Credit Default to get your dozer loan approved.
In addition, we have a great external team we utilise to lift the Credit Default off your file and lift your credit score for you.
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Yes, buying dozers from a Private Seller is very common and we do it all the time. We will handle the whole entire process with the private seller for you and organise them getting paid by the financier we go through for your dozer loan. Most of all we also give the Private seller comfort that you are a genuine buyer, and they will be getting paid for their dozer, so they don’t sell it to anyone else.
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Yes, you are more than welcome to make extra repayments off your dozer loan. It’s a good overall strategy to reduce the amount of interest paid on your dozer. However, with interest rates being quite low and cashflow being king in any business. It can sometimes be best hold on to your working capital and pay off the dozer loan in the last 1-2 years of your loan contract.
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Yes, we can arrange Dozer Insurance for you as we have access to experienced dozer insurance providers that will give you the right advice when it comes to the insurance on your dozer.
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Although we are happy for you to go to your bank to obtain your Dozer Finance, we know that it almost always doesn’t deliver the same outcome to you or your business. We know our process compared to a banks process is completely different and we pride ourselves on it. Here are some key reasons as to why we are better than a bank for your dozer loan approval:
- You could end up going to the wrong bank who would charge you a higher interest rate and make you jump through a lot more administration hoops just to secure a simple Dozer Finance approval. We know the banking landscape extremely well and once we get an understanding of your business and what dozer you are purchasing; we will then take you to the most appropriate bank to secure your finance approval with ease.
- It’s so important to spread your loans across multiple banks. Why? It means that one bank never owns you or your business and instead we have multiple banks fighting for your business constantly. This keeps competition high and interest rates low for you.
- One bank will have a better interest rate than another bank depending on what dozer you are purchasing at different times of the year. We know exactly which specific banks to go to at certain times of the year on different types of dozers.
- Don’t waste a credit enquiry on your credit file going to the wrong bank. When we submit your dozer loan for an approval, we know it’s going to be approved. This keeps your Credit File Scores strong as every credit enquiry results in a finance approval when dealing with us.
- You will spend a lot more of your own time and efforts putting an application together when dealing with the bank and have no idea if you will get an approval. When we go to a bank, we are already 99% sure they will approve your dozer loan.
- With Yakka you will always have one point of contact for every dozer purchase you make for your business. Bank Managers are always changing roles in the banks. You might have a great relationship with a bank manager for one year and then they move on, and you have to build a completely new relationship with another bank manager that might not understand your transport business. At Yakka Finance we are not going anywhere, we get to know your business and are here to have a strong relationship with you and your business long-term.
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EMAIL: info@yakkafinance.com.au
PHONE: 1300 842 911
ADDRESS: Suite 5, Level 1, 345 Pacific Highway, North Sydney NSW 2060
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