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Development finance from a private lender.

Funding for property development projects, secured by first mortgage over the site. You deal with the lender directly.

70%maximum LVR
9 to 15%interest a year
3 to 24months
The short answer

What is development finance?

Private development finance is a short-term loan from a non-bank lender to fund a property development, secured by a mortgage over the site. Quickfundz provides it on first mortgage, from $200,000 to $5 million, up to 70% of the property's value, for terms of 3 to 24 months.

Development finance pays for the costs of taking a site from purchase through to a finished project that can be sold or refinanced. A private lender assesses the deal on the security property and the plan to repay, and can make a decision without a bank's committee process.

Developers use private development finance when the timing or the shape of a project does not fit a bank, or when they would rather keep their own cash free for the next site.

What it is used for

  • Settling on a development site
  • Funding approvals, design and holding costs
  • Carrying a project through to sale or refinance
  • Replacing a lender whose facility is ending
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How we lend

The terms, up front.

1st

First mortgage

Every loan is secured by a first registered mortgage over the security property.

70%

Up to 70% LVR

We lend up to 70% of the property's value, from $200,000 to $5 million.

9 to 15%

Interest a year

Paid monthly, or fully capitalised so there are no monthly payments. How interest works.

3 to 24

Months

Short-term lending, Australia wide. We reply to applications within 2 business days.

A worked example

What it could look like.

A developer needs $1,500,000 for 12 months against a site valued at $2,400,000, with the interest capitalised.

Example only, at an interest rate of 12% a year. Capitalised interest compounds monthly. Rates range from 9% to 15% and are set on assessment. Fees and outlays are indicative and include GST. Your figures are confirmed in a letter of offer.

Try your own numbers
Loan amount
$1,500,000
Security property value
$2,400,000
Loan to value ratio
62.5%
Interest rate used
12% p.a.
Term
12 months
Capitalised interest, compounded monthly
$190,238
Fees and outlays
$5,634.68
Funds received at settlement
$1,494,365
Repaid at the end of the term
$1,690,238
Loan calculator

Estimate your development finance before you apply.

Move the sliders to see the interest, the fees and the funds you would receive at settlement.

$200,000$5 million

The total loan, secured by first mortgage.

We lend up to 70% of the property's value.

3 months24 months
9% p.a.15% p.a.

Your rate is set when we assess the deal, between 9% and 15% a year.

How you pay the interest
Funds you receive at settlement

Loan amount
Less capitalised interest, compounded monthly
Less fees and outlays
Interest payment each month
Total interest over the term
You repay at the end of the term
Loan to value ratio
What the fees and outlays are

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    Questions

    Development finance: what borrowers ask.

    What is private development finance?

    It is a short-term loan from a non-bank lender that funds a property development and is secured by a mortgage over the site. It is repaid at the end of the term, usually when the project is sold or refinanced.

    What does Quickfundz look at when assessing a development loan?

    We look at the security property, the loan to value ratio, what the funds will be used for and how the loan will be repaid. We also ask for company details, the last 3 months of business bank statements and credit reports for the company and its directors.

    How much can I borrow with development finance?

    Quickfundz lends from $200,000 to $5 million, up to 70% of the value of the security property. Every loan is secured by a first registered mortgage.

    What interest rate applies to development finance?

    Rates range from 9% to 15% a year. Your rate is set when we assess the deal and is confirmed in writing in your letter of offer. You can pay the interest monthly or have it fully capitalised.

    How long is the loan term?

    Terms run from 3 to 24 months. The loan is repaid at the end of the term, usually from a sale or a refinance.

    Who can apply for development finance?

    Quickfundz lends to companies for business and commercial investment purposes. We do not lend to individuals for personal, domestic or household purposes. We lend Australia wide.

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    Tell us about the deal.

    One question at a time. Give us the full picture once and we can assess the deal without going back and forth.

    Questions before you apply? Email the credit team. credit@quickfundz.com.au

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