02/11/2026
What Is a Balloon Payment in Asset Finance? 🎈
When financing a vehicle, truck, trailer or piece of equipment you may hear the term 'balloon payment'.
A balloon payment is an agreed amount that remains owing at the end of your loan term. By utilising the balloon payment at the end of your loan term, your regular repayments can be reduced throughout the life of the loan.
✅ Lower monthly repayments
✅ Improved business cash flow
✅ More working capital available for day-to-day operations
For many businesses, a balloon payment can be an effective way to acquire the assets they need while keeping cash available for wages, stock, marketing, or other opportunities.
It's important to remember that the balloon amount doesn't disappear. When the loan term ends, you generally have several options:
✔ Pay out the balloon from available funds
✔ Refinance the remaining balance (subject to approval)
✔ Trade or sell the asset and use the proceeds towards the payout
A balloon payment can be a great tool for improving cash flow when structured correctly. At Kelly's Finance, we help clients tailor their asset finance solutions with a clear strategy for both today and when the balloon falls due.