Perth-based · 40+ lenders · Australia-wide
Greenside Finance team · Updated November 2026
Greenside Finance is a Perth-based boat and caravan loan broker: we compare 40+ lenders for buyers in Western Australia and lend Australia-wide, for new or used boats, jet skis, caravans, camper trailers and motorhomes. Getting a quote is free.
Greenside Finance is a Perth-based finance brokerage at Unit 5/531 Hay St, Subiaco WA 6008. We arrange boat and caravan loans for families, couples, retirees, FIFO workers and the self-employed across Western Australia, from the Swan River and Mandurah to Geraldton, Broome and the Kimberley, and we lend Australia-wide. You deal with a named broker: Tom Dihm, James Brynjulfsen or Reolan Naidoo, by phone, email or in person at the office.
Our Google rating is Excellent from 82 reviews (as at October 2026). Read them yourself before you choose any broker, ours included.
The best broker for you compares many lenders, knows which ones fund the kind of boat or van you want, and puts the options in writing. Ask every broker, us included, these questions:
Also need a tow vehicle? See ute finance or used car loans. Buying a boat that earns income, like a charter or commercial fishing boat, or using a caravan mainly for business? That is assessed as business finance: see business funding or equipment finance.
| Factor | What it means for you |
|---|---|
| Which lenders | Caravans are funded by many car and caravan lenders. Boats and jet skis are funded by a smaller group of lenders, and sailing boats and unusual vessels fewer again. |
| Age | Newer boats and vans have more lenders and usually better terms. Older ones have fewer lenders and sometimes a shorter term. |
| Deposit and property | Some lenders finance the full price for borrowers with a good credit history, especially homeowners. Without property, many ask for a deposit. |
| Credit history | A good credit history opens the panel. Past defaults narrow the choice of lenders, but they don't rule you out. |
| Income | Lenders check the repayments fit alongside your living costs. Retirees may be assessed on super and pension income. |
| Seller and condition | Dealer sales are accepted widely. Private sales are accepted by many lenders, subject to a PPSR check, and larger vessels may need a survey or valuation. |
A quote and a conversation cost nothing. The lender usually pays us a commission when a loan settles. We may also charge a fee, which is added to your loan amount and never paid upfront, and we explain any fees before you go ahead. We don't quote rates on this page because they depend on you, the boat or caravan and the lender.
No. We are based in Subiaco, Perth, and we arrange boat and caravan finance across Western Australia and Australia-wide. Everything can be done by phone, email and electronic signing, and you are welcome at the office if you'd rather meet.
Choose a broker who is licensed, compares many lenders, knows which ones fund your type of boat or caravan and gives you the options in writing. Greenside Finance is a Perth-based broker comparing 40+ lenders, with a named broker from first call to settlement. Check the licence, ask the questions above, and read the reviews of any broker you consider.
Getting a quote is free. If your loan goes ahead, the lender usually pays us a commission, and we may also charge a brokerage (origination) fee. Any fee is only charged if your loan settles. It is added to your loan amount, so it forms part of your repayments, and it is never paid upfront. We'll explain any fees before you go ahead, and for personal loans we confirm our fees and commissions in writing before you apply. Our credit guide explains how our fees and commissions work.
No. Our brokerage fee is never paid upfront. If a fee applies, it is added to your loan and shown in your quote before you sign.
Yes. We compare 40+ lenders for both, and the lenders that suit a boat are often different from the ones that suit a caravan. Tell us what you are buying and we point you to the right ones.
Often, yes. Jet skis are funded by a smaller group of lenders, and camper trailers and motorhomes are generally treated like caravans, though rules vary by lender. Tell us the make, model and year.
Sometimes. Some lenders finance the full price for borrowers with a good credit history, especially homeowners. Without property, or for older boats and vans, many ask for a deposit. We check what applies to you.
Yes, with many lenders. We run a PPSR check at no cost to you to see if there is finance owing, and the lender pays the seller. See how private sale finance works.
Often, yes, but fewer lenders will consider it, and the term may be shorter. Send us the make, model and year and we will check which lenders would consider it.
Some lenders won't fund sailing boats, but others will, case by case. Send us the details and we will check.
No. Getting a quote has no impact on your credit score. A credit enquiry is only listed on your file if you go ahead with a formal application, and we tell you before that happens.
It depends on the lender and how quickly we have your documents. Some lenders decide within hours and many straightforward applications are decided in a day or two. We can't promise an approval or a timeframe.
Two quick steps. Getting a quote won’t affect your credit score.
Greenside Finance Pty Ltd (ABN 76 678 053 122) is an Authorised Credit Representative (#561052) of Fintelligence Pty Ltd, Australian Credit Licence #511803. Unit 5/531 Hay St, Subiaco WA 6008 · 1800 147 336. All finance is subject to lender approval, terms, conditions and fees. Information on this page is general and doesn't consider your objectives, financial situation or needs.
