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Checklist
The Quick Funding Documents Checklist
The fastest applications are the ones that arrive complete. Use this checklist to get everything ready before you apply.
- Apply online
- Fast assessment
- Anywhere in Australia
- Minimal Paperwork
Why documents decide speed
Lenders cannot assess what they cannot see. Every missing item creates a pause: a request, a wait, a follow-up, a second review. On a quick loan, those pauses can add up to days. A complete file lets the lender review everything at once and make a decision while your deadline still matters.
For every quick business loan
- Photo ID for each director, guarantor or owner. A driver licence or passport is usual.
- Business details. ABN, entity name, trading name and business address.
- Business bank statements. Usually the last three to twelve months, depending on the lender. PDFs downloaded from internet banking, or a secure bank connection, work best.
- Loan purpose. One or two sentences on what the money is for, with an invoice, contract or quote if you have one.
- Repayment plan. How the loan will be repaid and when.
- Existing debts. A list of business loans, equipment finance, merchant advances and payment plans.
Add these for property-backed loans
- Council rates notice for each property offered as security.
- Current mortgage statement showing the balance and account conduct.
- Exit evidence, such as a sale contract, agent appraisal, refinance approval or a debtor invoice.
- Ownership documents if the property is held by a company or trust.
Add these for companies and trusts
- Company extract showing directors and shareholders.
- Trust deed and any variations, if a trust is borrowing or providing security.
- Guarantor details for the people behind the entity.
If you have tax debt
- Latest ATO statement or portal summary showing the debt.
- Payment arrangement details if one is in place.
- Lodgement status, including any overdue BAS or returns and a plan to catch up.
Quick reference table
| Document | Unsecured loan | Caveat loan | Second mortgage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Photo ID | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Business bank statements | Yes | Often | Often |
| Rates notice | No | Yes | Yes |
| Mortgage statement | No | Yes | Yes |
| Exit evidence | Helpful | Essential | Essential |
| Company or trust documents | If applicable | If applicable | If applicable |
| ATO statement | If tax debt | If tax debt | If tax debt |
Every lender sets its own requirements and may ask for more. This list covers what is most commonly requested.
Five tips that save days
- Download statements as full PDFs rather than screenshots.
- Name files clearly, for example "Bank statements Jan to Jun".
- Send everything in one go rather than drip-feeding.
- Tell the lender about any problems before they find them.
- Make sure every person who needs to sign is available this week.
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Written by: Quik Loans business finance team
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Last reviewed: 28 Oct 2026
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Documents Checklist FAQs
How many months of bank statements do I need?+
Many fast lenders ask for three to six months, while some ask for twelve. Having six months ready covers most first assessments.
Do I need financial statements or tax returns?+
Not always. Many quick lenders assess from bank statements and security instead. Low doc options exist if your financials are behind.
Is it safe to share bank statements online?+
Use the secure upload or bank connection tool the lender provides, and avoid sending sensitive documents through unsecured channels.
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