Lease Bonds might sound unfamiliar, but they’re just a type of surety bond – a staple in the financial world. They’re hugely popular in the US, but down here in Australia and New Zealand, they’re still the new kid on the block.

At eGuarantee, we’re bringing Lease Bonds into the spotlight. Our bonds are tailor-made to guarantee commercial lease security. Backed by an S&P A+ rated global insurer, they ensure landlords get their security amount if a tenant breaches their lease obligations.

Here’s the game-changer: because Lease Bonds tap into insurance markets, tenants don’t need to lock up their cash. Instead, they pay a simple annual fee for the guarantee.

We’re currently offering Lease Bonds starting from $20,000 – keeping it smooth, secure, and seriously smart for businesses.

eGuarantee’s Lease Bond solution delivers the same rock-solid security as a bank guarantee, but with a modern twist & catered for the commercial property market. Powered by digital processes, encryption, and cutting-edge technology, we eliminate the risks of old-school paper documents—no human errors, no fraud, no misplaced paperwork.

Our Lease Bonds are as reliable as they come, paying 100% of claims unconditionally and irrevocable, , all while giving you 24/7 online management – on-demand.

Plus, we go one step further: our Lease Bonds can automatically adjust with annual rent reviews. Bank guarantees can’t do that, making our solution the smarter, more secure choice for your commercial lease needs.

Lease Bonds function similarly to an unsecured line of credit.

If a claim is made, we pay the landlord (beneficiary) up to the bond limit, and the tenant reimburses us.

To secure the Lease Bond, we typically take corporate indemnities, and in some cases, shareholder guarantees. These are straightforward, limited forms of security—we don’t take ownership rights over tangible assets like property or equipment. It’s a streamlined, asset-light solution built for flexibility and ease.

Yes, eGuarantee is already used by many of the biggest names in the commercial property sector and is accepted by over 50 leading landlords in Australia and New Zealand. Click here to see who we work with.

A financial assessment forms part of the application process. Generally, businesses need to:

• Have been trading for 12+ months
• Provide company financials
• No ATO arrangements or payment plans

Other credit criteria may apply.

For the initial assessment, the following documents are required:

• Latest accountant-prepared annual financial statements – finalised and signed by management
• Year-to-date management accounts (P&L and Balance Sheet pulled from accounting platform)
• Schedule of banking and non-banking financing facilities (including any overdraft facility, trade advances, business credit card, chattel mortgage)
• Group and shareholding structure
• Draft or signed Head of Agreement / Lease Agreement, if available.

To refer a tenant click here.

If the tenant is successfully issued with a lease bond, we will send you a Visa digital e-card with a value proportionate to the value of the lease issued.