Tradies, We've Got Your Loans Covered -Homes, Utes, and Equipment Finance

Whether you're buying or refinancing your home, upgrading your ute, or financing new tools, we’re here to help you get it done, fast and easy.

Tradies

Straightforward finance for Tasmanian tradies

We understand the challenges of irregular income and self-employment. Our job is to make finance simple, fast and tailored to your needs.

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At Fortify Loans we specialise in home loan, car loans, equipment and asset finance loans for Tradies.
With access to over seventy lenders, we’ll help you select a loan that best suits your unique situation, coordinating your application from start to finish with a dedicated specialist with you every step of the way.​
  • Low Rates
  • Quick & Easy Tradie Finance
  • Up to $2,000 cashback*
SETTING THE STANDARD

Building a name you can trust

Loads of Options

Our expert brokers quickly review thousands of home loan options from 70+ leading lenders, narrowing down a choice of three options, tailored to your unique situation. Achieve your financial goals faster with our efficient service.

Rapid Response

Tired of waiting for days to hear back? We value your time and aim to get back to you within hours, seven days a week. Experience prompt, reliable service that keeps you informed every step of the way.

Fast-Tracked Application

We streamline the application process, handling all the tricky paperwork for you. From start to finish, we work quickly to secure your property or refinance your loan, ensuring a smooth and speedy experience.

Not sure where to start?

Why not try out one of our many free calculators to get an idea on what you can borrow and more.

Borrowing power Calculator

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Suss out your borrowing capacity so you can start planning that purchase.
Stamp duty Calculator

I want to calculate the stamp duty I will have to pay

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Things people say about us

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Kim Woulleman
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Riley May at Fortify is fantastic. He made the whole process of refinancing so simple for us. His friendly nature and an abundance of patience when it came to my many questions was amazing. Thanks Riley 😊
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Tegan Hailey
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I couldn’t be happier with the service we received from Kaya at Fortify Loans. From the very beginning, he was professional, knowledgeable, and incredibly responsive. We were working against a tight deadline to have everything finalised before the end of the financial year, and he went above and beyond to make it happen. I highly recommend his services. Thanks again for making it happen!
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brit jenkins
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We recently worked with our financial adviser Cam to refinance an existing commercial loan and structure it alongside our new investment loan. The advice and support throughout the process were outstanding.
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Linc Reynolds
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I was recommended Cam Brumby by a mutual friend, and it is genuinely hard to put into words just how good he was throughout the entire process. Cam helped navigate tricky visa issues, lender complications and guarantor requirements, all on very short notice. That saga alone would have been enough for a five star review. On top of that, I unknowingly brought an incredibly difficult ( putting it lightly ) conveyancer into the process which made the final few weeks before settlement far more stressful than they needed to be. Cam was forced to deal with problems that really were not necessary nor part of his job description and handled it with complete professionalism, patience and persistence. He went above and beyond effectively guiding the process through to the very end when I was completely lost and unsure what to do ( along with my conveyancer…) I can honestly say I would not have ended up with our house if it were not for Cam’s help. He was also incredibly responsive and upbeat throughout everything. Over Easter, weekends and while he was away. I must have emailed him what felt like a thousand times and he always got back to me quickly and calmly. Writing this review doesn’t do justice to just how helpful, approachable and reassuring he was. I hope whoever reads this has a smoother case than mine but if your situation is difficult or complicated I can guarantee you will be in the best possible hands with Cam. I cannot recommend him highly enough.
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Hayden Miller
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Can’t rate Riley highly enough, always more than happy to help! He is knowledgeable and reliable, wouldn’t go past his services!
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jake vincent
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Kaya was awesome to work with. He provided real time updates and every question we had he supported us through. The loan we required was somewhat complex but Kaya did a great job of keeping us informed and clearly explaining our options.
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Sidney Vincent
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We recently refinanced through Kaya and honestly couldn’t recommend him more highly. He made the entire process feel incredibly easy and stress-free — definitely the smoothest refinancing experience we’ve ever had. He was professional, friendly, laid-back, and kept us updated regularly throughout the whole process so we always knew what was happening. Nothing ever felt too hard and he was always happy to answer questions. Such a genuinely nice guy and someone we’d happily recommend to anyone looking for a mortgage broker!
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Jordan Cooke
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Kaya Geale from Fortify Loans was amazing throughout the entire process of buying our first home. Great communication went above and beyond to contact us, real-estate agents and conveyancers whenever required! Gave us great information and ideas that best fit our position! Thanks again, will definitely recommend to anyone looking for a loan to here!
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misssstars
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We cannot recommend Kaya highly enough! Kaya has been our broker since we purchased our first home three years ago, and from day one he has gone above and beyond for us. Even after settlement, he continued checking in every six months to see how we were going, knowing our long-term goal was to purchase an investment property. That level of genuine care and ongoing support is something you rarely find. Most recently, Kaya helped us refinance and secured us an unbelievable interest rate that we honestly didn’t think was possible. We are now in the planning stages of purchasing an investment property in the next 12 months, and we wouldn’t trust anyone else to guide us through that process. No question was ever too silly, and Kaya always took the time to explain everything clearly in a way we could understand, making what can be a very overwhelming process feel simple and stress-free. He even went the extra mile to assist us in finding a great insurance company for our home insurance — proof that he genuinely cares about helping his clients beyond just the mortgage side of things. If you are looking for a broker who is knowledgeable, responsive, patient, and truly invested in helping you achieve your financial goals, Kaya is your guy. Highly, highly recommend!
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Victoria Ling
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Kaya was fantastic to work with throughout the whole process. He was incredibly honest with his recommendations when it came to different banks, which made it much easier to feel confident in the decisions I was making. He was also very prompt in getting back to me whenever I had questions, which I really appreciated. What stood out most was how well he explained everything—he broke down complex concepts in a clear and simple way, helping me understand my options and make informed choices. On top of that, he has great contacts and was able to connect me with the right people for other aspects of purchasing a property. I’d highly recommend Kaya to anyone looking for a reliable, knowledgeable, and supportive broker.

FAQs

Yes, self-employed tradies can qualify for home loans, including low doc home loans. Lenders may require alternative documentation, such as bank statements or BAS statements, instead of traditional income verification like payslips or tax returns.

Self-employed tradies in Australia can access various loans such as low doc loans, business loans, equipment finance, and vehicle finance. These options allow flexible documentation requirements and tailored repayment plans based on business cash flow and credit history.

Yes, tradies can apply for low doc business loans that don’t require tax returns. Instead, lenders may request alternative documents like bank statements, BAS statements, or a declaration of income to assess your loan application.

Equipment finance allows tradies to purchase essential tools, machinery, or vehicles by spreading the cost over time. This loan type is specifically designed to help tradies grow their business by acquiring equipment with manageable repayments.

Tradies can improve their chances of securing a loan by maintaining a clean credit history, having accurate financial records, demonstrating consistent cash flow, and being in business for at least 6-12 months. Lenders also prefer borrowers who can provide alternative income documentation, such as bank statements.

Tradies can opt for car loans specifically designed for purchasing work vehicles, or use equipment finance if the vehicle is essential to their trade. Both loan options offer flexible terms and competitive interest rates based on the business’s cash flow and credit history.

Equipment finance helps tradies purchase or lease essential tools and machinery without needing upfront capital. This allows businesses to grow and stay operational while making manageable repayments over time, often with tax benefits.

Yes, tradies can use personal loans for business purposes, such as purchasing tools, covering short-term cash flow gaps, or funding smaller business-related expenses. However, a dedicated business loan may offer better rates and terms.
*Cashback offers are subject to lender terms and conditions, eligibility criteria, and availability. Cashback offers may not be available in all cases and are dependent on the specific lender’s promotion. Cashback amounts, if applicable, can vary based on the loan amount, loan type, and lender. The availability of any cashback offer may change or be withdrawn without notice. Please contact us to confirm whether you are eligible for the cashback and for full details on the terms and conditions.

IMPORTANT INFO

Fortify Loans Pty Ltd (ABN 51679738786 and Credit Representative Number 546469) is authorised under Australian Credit Licence 384324.
*Individual lenders may charge fees to the customer.

This website provides general information only. Our content does not constitute legal, tax or financial advice and has been prepared without taking into account your objectives, financial situation or needs. You should always consider whether any loan or financial decision is appropriate for your circumstances and your full financial situation will need to be reviewed prior to acceptance of any offer or product.

All applications are subject to lender assessment and approval. Cashback offers may be provided by some lenders and may only be available for particular products, terms and conditions apply.

Any information provided does not constitute an offer of credit and are examples of what may be available to you based on the information available. It does not take into account any product features or any applicable fees. Lending criteria and the basis upon which we assess what you may be able to afford may change at any time without notice. For Fixed Rate home loans, break costs may be payable which can be significant if you change the whole or part of your fixed rate loan or where additional or early repayments are made during the fixed rate period.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF COUNTRY

In the spirit of reconciliation, we acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respect to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples today.