Finance for Tradies!
The Finance Shed is a financial services business dedicated to the needs of tradies, subbies and small business in the Newcastle & the Hunter Region.
Our Approach
Nothing is standard, you deserve the right deal for you!
With over 30 years in Banking, Finance and Insurance I have the knowledge, experience and connections to help you find the best financial solutions for you and your business.
We have access to a wide range of lenders including mainstream banks, specialist and alternate lenders and insurers we look beyond the “standard” approach to find the right solution for you.
Damon O’Shea
Director and Accredited Broker
Call me on 0412 215 153 now to discuss how I can get you a better deal!
“We would thoroughly recommend The Finance Shed. Fast approval, excellent service and no stress. Just what any small business owner needs. Damon ensured things ran smoothly.”
Our Tools
Equipment Finance
Vehicle Finance
Personal Finance
General Insurance
Vehicle Buying
Auction Pre-Approvals
Classic Car Finance
Low-Doc, No-Doc, and Self-Declared Income Finance
We just wanted to thank you for all you have done to help in purchasing our first tractor for our newly established farming venture.
Your services are second to none and your commitment to the client was very much appreciated.
As a busy, working FIFO family there was never a time that was not suitable for you to attend to our needs or questions and you went out of your way to make our purchase smooth and simply ‘easy’.
Your continued advice and after sales service has been wonderful. Thank you for going above and beyond in your commitment to our needs. Look forward to using your services again soon.
Many thanks,
Katie and Nathan Heather
The Finance Shed Blog
What Happens If You Get Hurt? The Real Cost of No Income Protection
Picture this — it’s a Monday morning, you’re halfway through a bathroom renovation, and a quick slip off a ladder sends you straight to hospital. Broken ankle. Eight weeks off the tools. No work. No income Protection. No backup. For a lot of tradies, that’s not a...
Exit Plan for Trade Business: How to Build a Company You Can Sell
You’ve spent years — maybe decades — building your trade business. Early mornings, late nights, quoting, chasing payments, and keeping clients happy. But have you thought about what happens when you’re ready to hang up the tools? For a lot of Aussie tradies, there’s...
Tradie Loan Requirements Explained: How to Meet Lender Criteria
If there’s one frustration every tradie feels at some point, it’s this: Getting a loan is way harder than it should be. You’re working hard, bringing money in, quoting jobs, running sites, and doing everything the right way… yet when you try to get finance for a ute,...
Let's get on with it!
Servicing Newcastle and the Hunter Valley.
Call Damon directly any time, 7 days a week, on 0412 215 153 to discuss your needs or to enquire about a quote.



