A patchy credit history doesn’t have to stop you financing a truck. Specialist lenders look at the whole picture, not just a score.
Key highlights
- A patchy credit history needn't stop you financing a truck
- Specialist lenders weigh the truck, your income and the story behind past defaults
- Many operators knocked back by a bank may be approved through a specialist
- A deposit, equity or a forward contract can strengthen your application
Overdrive is a specialist truck finance broker comparing 80+ banks and non-bank lenders on one application. Compare truck finance options or get a free quote in minutes.
How bad-credit lenders assess you
Non-conforming lenders weigh the truck as security, your income and contracts, and the story behind past defaults, arrears or a paid ATO debt — not just a credit number. Many operators knocked back by a bank are approved through the right specialist lender.
What strengthens your application
A deposit, equity in another asset, a forward contract, or simply time and clean recent conduct all help. Rates improve as your file recovers — many clients refinance to a sharper rate within a year or two.
We know which lenders say yes to which situations. Get an obligation-free quote and we’ll put your deal to the ones most likely to approve it.
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