At a glance

Flexible 
Loan terms and interest payment options
$ 500,000 
Minimum loan amount
$ 50 
Monthly service fee

Up to $5k valuation fee waiver for a limited time¹

We’re waiving up to $5k in valuation fees on new eligible business loan applications, plus we’ll make a $500 donation to a BOQ charity partner of your choice, because BOQ is the bank of helping more than just your business thrive.¹

What’s the offer?

Apply for a new eligible BOQ Business Term Loan, Commercial Rate Loan or Business Overdraft of $750,000 to $10 million between 18 August and 31 December 2025, and fund by 28 February 2026, to receive a valuation fee waiver of up to $5K. Plus, we’ll make a $500 donation to a BOQ charity partner of your choice. T&Cs and eligibility criteria apply.¹

Our charity partners

Beyond Blue

Beyond Blue is one of Australia’s most trusted mental health organisations, providing information, support and hope to those who need it.

Orange Sky

Orange Sky supports people experiencing homelessness and hardship by providing free mobile laundry and showers, with volunteers creating safe, welcoming spaces for those often disconnected from their community.

LifeFlight

LifeFlight provides rapid response aeromedical care to critically ill and injured patients, transporting anyone, anywhere, anytime for lifesaving medical attention.

Rural Aid

Rural Aid’s vision is to safeguard farming and rural communities before, during and after natural disasters by offering farmers, their families and their rural communities the support they need when disaster strikes.

Why choose our Commercial Rate Loan?

Our Commercial Rate Loan gives you access to competitive market interest rates where you can set your repayment term, choose between a variable or fixed interest rate, and your interest period.

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Minimum loan amount of $500,000

Our Commercial Rate Loan is designed for property development, property investment or business acquisitions purposes.

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Loan security options

Accepted security includes residential property, commercial property, business assets, directors' guarantee, fixed and floating company charge.

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Choose a loan that suits your cash flow and business requirements

  • Variable Commercial Rate Loan
  • Interest Capitalised Variable Commercial Rate Loan
  • Fixed Commercial Rate Loan
  • Interest Prepaid Commercial Rate Loan
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Loan flexibility

Scheduled Principal Reductions, Progress Draw and Redraw are offered on Variable Commercial Rate Loans and Interest Capitalised Variable Commercial Rate Loans.

Interest rate terms 

Loan terms 

Interest rate options Loan terms
Variable 1, 2 and 3 months
Interest Capitalised Variable 1, 2 and 3 months
Fixed 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 years
Interest Prepaid 1 year
Interest rate Interest rates are set daily for each facility type and each interest period.

Interest payment options

Interest payment options Loan terms
Variable 1, 2, and 3 months in arrears
Interest Capitalised Variable 1, 2 and 3 months in arrears
Fixed Monthly in arrears
Interest Prepaid Yearly in advance

For Variable Commercial Rate Loan and Interest Capitalised Variable Commercial Rate Loan the interest payment date must match the interest period option.

Interest rates for the Commercial Rate Loan are available at any BOQ branch.

Fees

At BOQ, we keep our fees to a minimum. Any fees we do have we’ll show you up front so there are no surprises.

Fee type Fee
Application Fee  0.75% of the approved limit applies (minimum $750).
Monthly Service Fee  $50.00 per month

A full list of fees can be found in our Fees and Charges Guide below.

Important information

Ready to apply?

Whether you’re ready to apply or you’d like to know more, one of our business specialists will be happy to help and provide more information.

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Tailored business financing, designed to expand your service

Business Term Loan

At BOQ, we make it our business to understand yours. If you’re looking to expand your business, we’re the kind of bank to make it happen.

  • Loan-to-Value Ratio up to 90%*
  • Loan terms up to 30 years*
  • Redraw facility available on variable interest rate loans

Manage your cashflow and cover expenses

Business Overdraft

You can't always predict when an unexpected expense will arise, or when you need to cover shortages in your cash flow. Our Business Overdraft gives you access to a minimum of $10,000, up to an approved limit.

  • Attach to your BOQ Business Transaction Account for access when you need it
  • Interest only charged on funds utilised
  • Access your overdraft via EFTPOS, online banking, direct debit, in branch or via cheque