Chattel Mortgage

Sometimes referred to as a ‘goods mortgage', this product is simply a mortgage over capital equipment where the financier gives the lessee ‘cash' to purchase a tangible asset, which becomes the subject of the mortgage. A fixed charge over the asset is registered on the ASIC report of the borrowing entity/company, which has to be paid out in full, and removed by the lender, prior to future sale of the asset.

Advantages

• Tax ownership of equipment with lessee – therefore allowing the lessee to claim GST back in full in next BAS statement (as if the item was paid for in cash).
• No stamp duty payable on monthly payments
• Flexibility and ownership as per CHP
• Less expensive method of financing higher value capital equipment items

Disadvantages

• Relatively high establishment fees/legal fees/documentation
• Stamp duty is payable up-front. It is calculated at 80 cents per $200, based on the amount financed
• Only cost effective for larger transactions – a relatively expensive product for less expensive items (< $50,000)

 

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