NZ tradie standing in front of a work ute

For NZ tradies & contractors

Your finance mate is ready to work.

Need a ute, fit-out, plant, machinery, tools, cashflow or inventory? Talk it through with a real broker and get the application moving over the phone in minutes.

Everything you need to get the job done.

From the ute on the road to the tools in your hands — we sort the finance so you can stay on the tools.

Vehicles, Vans, Utes & Trucks
Utes & trucks

Vehicles, Vans, Utes & Trucks

Work vehicles, trailers and fit-outs that need to earn from day one.

Vehicle Fit-outs & Tools
Tools & fit-outs

Vehicle Fit-outs & Tools

Finance for the van setup, specialist tools and the gear that keeps jobs moving.

Plant & Equipment
Specialist gear

Plant & Equipment

Plant, safety equipment and business cashflow for specialist work.

Cashflow & Inventory
Cashflow

Cashflow & Inventory

Cover materials and wages while you wait for the invoice to land.

Refinance & Debt Consolidation
Refinance

Refinance & Debt Consolidation

Tidy up the mess. Roll multiple repayments into one and free up cash.

Equity Release
Equity release

Equity Release

Got equity sitting there? Put it to work and grow your business.

We're your mate on the phone

Real humans, no hold music, no jargon. Just straight answers.

We find the right fit for you and your business

We work across a panel of 30+ lenders and insurers, then place the application where it fits.

Fast & simple

We do the hard work while you stay on the tools.

Right fit for you

Every tradie's different. We find the product that works for your business.

Lender panel

30+ options, one right fit.

We shop the application around and place it where it best fits your trade, timeline and situation.

UDC Finance
Heartland Bank
Avanti Finance
Finance Now
Financial Holdings Limited
Geneva Finance
Provident Insurance
Janssen Insurance
Gilrose Finance
Community Financial Services
Quest Insurance
& More30+ lenders

Our Process

The 'No Bull$hit' Process

Three steps. That’s it. We don’t waste your time.

1

Get Verified

Call us, email us or text. Depending on what we're financing, let's make sure we have all the information we need — and nothing we don't.

2

Get Approved*

One of our business managers will help get the application done for you. Forms and supporting documents may be required, particularly for more complex applications.

* Subject to lender credit criteria and approval

3

Get Funded

Get on with your business, with the funding you need. Done.

Tradie on the phone beside his van

Phone first

Talk to a person.

From call to funded

One clear run. No paperwork maze.

You talk it through once. We prepare the application and place it with the right lender, then tell you exactly what happens next.

  1. 01

    Tell us what you need

    A ute, fit-out, tools, plant or a cashflow gap.

  2. 02

    We find the right option for you

    Straight options from a panel of 30+ lenders and insurers, matched to your trade and timeline.

  3. 03

    Get funded* and keep moving

    Approval, docs and funding without losing the day.

    * Subject to lender credit criteria and approval

Most approvals in minutesStart with a Call
Most approvals done in minutes, over the phone

Who You’re Working With

35+ years in finance. One straight answer.

Tradie Finance is headed by Darryl Harnett, bringing more than 35 years of finance experience to the job. From utes and vans to machinery, tools and cashflow, he knows how to get a deal moving.

You get practical help from people who understand lenders, trade businesses and the pressure of keeping work moving.

  • Direct help from Darryl and his team of experienced Business Managers
  • Site visits when required to talk through your business
  • A panel of 30+ Lenders to suit all situations
  • Clear next steps with no hidden surprises
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Darryl Harnett, founder of Tradie Finance

Darryl Harnett

35+ years finance experience

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Help

Contact Us

Need finance now?

We’re a text, email or phone call away.

Start The Conversation

Tell us what you need financed.

Jump into our quick pre-approval form and we’ll come back with clear next steps. No spam, ever.

It only takes a couple of minutes, and a real broker picks it up from there.

Start your application

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