Why apply for business finance in Xero

Greater confidence

We’ll only show you finance options you’re eligible to apply for, giving you greater confidence when you apply.

Receive quotes

Compare customised quotes in Xero so you have time to think about the options before you apply or are contacted by lenders.

Easy application

The power of Xero data makes applying for finance from within Xero smooth, simple and fast.

Fast decisions and funding

You may get a decision on applications within as little as 24 hours, and sometimes instantly. Once approved, funding is fast.

How to access finance within Xero

Browse business finance options

Participants in the pilot can explore options via the ‘Access finance’ link on Xero’s bills to pay or invoices page.

1. Request a quote

First, consent to sharing limited Xero financial data. No personal data is shared, so lenders can’t contact you until you’re ready to apply.

2. Review your quote

Based on your data, Xero presents only business finance options that you’re eligible to apply for.

3. Apply for finance

Consent to sharing additional data to support your application. Lending partners may contact you to progress your application.

4. Receive a decision

If your application is completed in full, a decision can be made by the lender in as little as 24 hours.

5. Set up the loan

If approved, you’ll need to set up your loan. Then, generally, funds can be accessed in as little as 48 hours, and sometimes immediately.

Lending partners in Xero

Meet our pilot partners

Our pilot partners include two lending partners offering three lending products to cover the varied needs of small businesses.

NatWest Rapid Cash

Powered by a revolving line of credit, Rapid Cash is an ongoing service that helps you access money tied up in unpaid invoices.

Find out more

iwoca Flexi-loan

Helping small businesses with short-term cash flow, this is a flexible loan that can be repaid over a period of 12 months or less.

Find out more

Get finance ready

Have your Xero financials up to date, and ask your advisor for guidance on finding the best financing solution for your business.

Work with your advisor

Make sure you have an accountant or bookkeeper to help you set up for your finance application, and to oversee your Xero account.

Find an experienced advisor

Connect your bank to Xero

Set up bank feeds direct to Xero and create bank some rules, so your bank transactions automatically flow in and reconciliation is easier.

Find you how to connect your bank accounts

Optimise Xero for powerful data

Use Xero to automate the entry of information, such as email to bills. The more information flowing in, the more powerful your Xero data.

Find out about email to bills

Prime your business for approval

Make sure all information in Xero is correct, complete and up to date. Reconcile all your transactions before you start a loan application.

Learn about bank reconciliation

Be ready to share Xero access

Capture and store your documents and digital records such as bank statements in Xero so lenders can use them to validate your identity.

Capture and store documents in Xero

Your questions, answered

Get answers to frequently asked questions about Xero and business loans and finance.

See the FAQs

App lending partners

If you’re not part of the pilot, your Xero data can be helpful when you apply for finance with any of the finance apps from our partners.

Browse business finance partners in app store

Not sure about business financing?

Take a look at ‘How to finance your business’ to understand the different types of finance and how they could help address cash flow issues.

Read the guide