By John Pierre Saliba · April 2026 · OverdraftMe
Fast approval means decisions from 1 hour and funding as fast as the same day. Through OverdraftMe, we submit your application to the single fastest lender for your profile - one application, one credit enquiry, fastest result.
Banks require full financial documentation - tax returns, BAS, profit and loss statements, balance sheets, and often property valuations. Gathering and assessing this takes weeks. Non-bank lenders use technology to assess your business from bank statements in minutes. The decision is based on your actual cash flow, not historical paperwork.
| Lender type | Documents needed | Decision time | Funding time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Big 4 bank | Tax returns, BAS, financials, valuations | 2-4 weeks | 3-6 weeks |
| Second-tier bank | Financials, BAS | 1-2 weeks | 2-3 weeks |
| Non-bank (via OverdraftMe) | 6 months bank statements | 1-4 hours | Same day |
Pro tip: apply before 11am with your bank statements ready. We can usually have a decision by lunch and funds by close of business.