“Our specialist team works with founders and business owners to grow and evolve their technology businesses. At Macquarie Business Banking, we offer unique solutions and a tailored approach to Australian technology companies.”


Joseph Perrone

Head of Technology Banking

What we offer

Industry specialists

Our team of industry specialists have a deep understanding of the technology industry and take the time to understand your client’s business.

 

Tailored business lending

Through a tailored technology lending policy, we provide cashflow funding for businesses to help with working capital, mergers and acquisitions, new product development or changes in ownership.

Property loans

Competitive LVRs for residential owner occupied or investment properties and commercial owner occupied or investment properties.

IT Services and Consulting businesses

IT Services businesses typically perform consulting, software development, systems integration, as well as hardware deployment and support.

  • Typically, revenue of >$3,000,000
  • Total loan amount:
    • When revenue ≥$30,000,000, maximum lending of 3 x EBITDA*
    • When revenue <$30,000,000, maximum lending of 2 x EBITDA*
  • Interest Only (IO) is available for up to 2 years and longer terms may be considered.
  • Valuation based on multiple of EBITDA* (MBL internal valuation completed).

All applications require company financials and a loan application form for the directors.

Note, the information on this page is only a guide. Each loan will be subject to individual assessment in accordance with our credit policy. Additional parameters may apply.”

*This is a guide only. EBITDA can be adjusted for items such as principal salaries, exceptional items and other factors based on individual loan assessment.  

Software (SaaS)

Includes companies that create, sell, maintain and host business software.

  • Typically, revenue of >$3,000,000
  • Maximum lending of 3 x EBITDA*
  • Interest Only (IO) is available for up to 2 years. Longer terms may be considered.
  • Valuation based on multiple of EBITDA* (MBL internal valuation completed).

All applications require company financials and a loan application form for the directors.

Note, the information on this page is only a guide. Each loan will be subject to individual assessment in accordance with our credit policy. Additional parameters may apply.

*This is a guide only. EBITDA can be adjusted for items such as principal salaries, exceptional items and other factors based on individual loan assessment.”

Read our case studies

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Case study 1

  • A fast-growing IT business (cloud migration and security specialist) sought a new banking relationship to help fund their growth

  • They required:

    1. $1,250,000 working capital and growth facility

    2. $1,000,000 term loan to replace their existing, more expensive convertible note

  • Total lend was $2,250,000 and loans were secured by a general security agreement (GSA) and supporting guarantees from the three directors/shareholders

  • We also lent $6,500,000 in residential property loans to assist one director with a new purchase and investment property refinance.

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Case study 2

  • A software business (documentation management for the legal industry) wanted to purchase a new office for $6,500,000

  • We provided:

    1. Commercial property loan of $4,225,000 (65% LVR)

    2. Term loan of $2,275,000 (~1.5x EBITDA)

  • Both facilities are secured against the owner-occupied property in Surry Hills, NSW, and a GSA over the software trading business (and supporting guarantees from directors).

Talk to a BDM

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Additional information

The information on this page has been prepared by Macquarie Business Banking, a division of Macquarie Bank Limited AFSL and Australian Credit Licence 237502 for the use of licensed and accredited brokers only. In no circumstances is it to be used by a potential client for the purposes of making a decision about a financial product or class of products.