First time operators

We help you navigate opening your first childcare centre.

Acquisition

Looking to purchase an existing childcare centre.

Expanding

Helping you access finance to expand your childcare centres.

Refinance

Get a second opinion on financing for your existing childcare business.

What our clients are saying

What our clients are saying

Ligo Finance is a specialist in finance for childcare centres and has a strong track record of delivering successful finance solutions for childcare operators across New South Wales.

Ligo Finance has a profound understanding of the Childcare sector and has been an integral part of the Rise & Shine growth journey extending over 10 years.

Their support is personable and their customised lending solutions are second to none!

Edward Zaki
Founder & Managing Director
Seeking his professional opinion in our ever-growing childcare business, Nathan has made our journey of investing a very smooth transition.

It has been over ten years that Nathan Varcoe and his support team have helped us with our multiple business ventures. Seeking his professional opinion in our ever-growing childcare business, Nathan has made our journey of investing a very smooth transition.
What stands out for me and my family - as Ligo Finance looks after my whole family -  is Nathan’s unique and personalised service to us, which makes this transition a very smooth and extremely comfortable journey.

Yvonne Draybi
Owner/Director
The growth of Thrive Early Learning Centres would not have been possible without Ligo Finance.

Nathan's professionalism, integrity, and relentless pursuit of excellence truly make him a standout in the realm of bank brokers. I wholeheartedly endorse Nathan Varcoe and Ligo Finance for anyone in search of top-notch financial services.

Carl Elassal
Founder & Co-CEO
Nathan and his team’s dedication to excellence and personalized services truly sets them apart.

Throughout the years, Nathan has helped us both with our home and commercial loans. What truly impressed me was their commitment to understanding my unique financial goals and tailoring their recommendations accordingly.  
They took the time to listen, educate, and guide me every step of the way.
Thanks to Ligo, I've been able to navigate the complexities of the financial world with confidence and achieve my goals faster than I ever thought possible. I highly recommend Ligo to anyone seeking a trustworthy partner in their financial journey.

Jerome Barrientos
Owner

Meet our dedicated team

Nathan Varcoe

Founder & Director

Nathan Varcoe

Founder & Director

Nathan is a finance specialist with a background in commercial business banking and over a decade of experience as a relationship manager. Nathan brings his expertise in structuring complex deals and providing tailored funding solutions.

Emanuel Miranda Branco

Residential Broker

Emanuel Miranda Branco

Residential Broker

 Emanuel is responsible for overseeing the end-to-end mortgage loan pipeline and liaises closely with clients and their respective lenders and tracking loan progress. He brings leadership experience in loans from a top four bank.

Book a time to get in touch with our childcare finance specialists.

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Thirty-minute discovery call to discuss your scenario, your goals, needs, and learn about Ligo’s process.

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Strategic mapping and a proposal to maximise your borrowing and growth potential.

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Ligo will organise your application by connecting with the lenders that are best suited to your scenario.

Simplify your loan process

Simplify your loan process

Ligo Finance can support you with your home loans, commercial finance, asset finance, refinance, and SMSF loans.

Discover your financial options with our free, easy-to-use calculators.

Borrowing power

Determine how much you can afford to easily borrow for your childcare business.

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Home loan refinance

Explore savings by comparing refinancing options effortlessly.

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Mortgage loan repayments

Calculate your monthly home loan repayments quickly.

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Stamp duty

Estimate stamp duty costs for your property investments.

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What eligibility criteria must be met for a childcare financing loan?
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What support services does Ligo Finance offer to childcare operators?
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I want to buy a childcare centre, how much experience do I need to organise funding?
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Can we release equity from existing centres to fund future growth or expansion?
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Ligo Finance offers lending solutions for childcare operators looking to purchase an existing centre, build their own or expand and grow. We’ve been supporting childcare operators across Australia for over ten years and are confident we can help you find the best lending solution for your unique circumstances. Get in touch to have a chat.

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Transform your finances with our expert help

Transform your finances with our expert help

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