ESTABLISHED in Shepparton in 2002, Vehicle and Equipment Finance have become one of the largest rural-based finance brokerages in Australia.
Now with in Shepparton, Ballarat, Geelong, Albury, Warrnambool and Melbourne, the business supports clients from all over Australia, offering their extensive knowledge in the field of asset finance broking.
Their experience and extensive network of cross sector, industry relationships enables them to provide their customers with a wide range of financial products and advice. Be it agriculture, transport or earthmoving, food production, health, government or manufacturing, business owners across the nation seek the expertise of Vehicle and Equipment Finance.
Being acknowledged as the ANZ Commercial Broker of the Year for regional Victoria, for the last ten years consecutively, confirms for us, that staying true to our ethics is working, says general manager, Steven Tricarico.
“The 2020-2021 period had been an interesting time for the business,” Steve commented.
“Since the onset of the COVID pandemic, many finance companies have varied their policies, and the way they asses their loan applications, and settlements has become stricter.
“Workplace conditions changed enormously, with staff working from home and less opportunity for in-person contact; but despite these challenges, our business has continued to provide our clients with the same level of support they’ve come to expect. I think that is one of the reasons why our position in the market hasn’t changed over the past year or so.
“Equally though, due to substantial rainfall many of our clients in the agriculture sector are experiencing the best production season they’ve have seen in ten years, and record crops and that should be acknowledged.
“For many in business, COVID-19 has forced us to reassess how we operate and within that – we have often had to rise to meet new demands. I think that is what really defines a business, their capability and dedication, to do what needs to be done when things get challenging,” said Steve.
