Specialist and private lending in Sydney

Some sound deals don’t fit a bank’s checklist: the financials are behind or there’s a tax debt to clear first. Specialist lending looks at the equity, the purpose and how the loan will be repaid.

Who we help

  • Business owners who need a flexible, short-term facility
  • Bank criteria not met yet, e.g. lodgements catching up
  • Property equity, cash flow temporarily tight
  • Recovering from a downturn or credit defaults
  • A clear plan to repay: refinance, sale or cash flow
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What we can help with

  • Private lending: property-backed first and second mortgage funding, including construction finance, assessed on equity outside traditional bank criteria
  • Second mortgages for business to release equity for a business purpose while your existing home loan stays in place
  • Business bridging: short-term business and commercial bridging
  • ATO debt finance to clear a business tax debt and give yourself time to get lodgements up to date

All specialist loans we arrange are for business purposes only.

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How we work

  1. Discovery. What the funds are for, the deadline and the property available as security.
  2. Assessment. We look at the equity, the purpose and a realistic plan to repay the loan.
  3. Strategy. We compare non-bank and private lenders and lay out the rate, fees, term and conditions side by side.
  4. Approval and settlement. We manage the valuation, legal documents and, for a second mortgage, your existing lender’s consent. Where the goal is a return to bank finance, we start planning that refinance early.

What our clients say

“James arranged our warehouse business loan and provided fantastic service throughout the entire process. He was professional, responsive and made everything simple and stress-free. Highly recommended!”

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“James was great to deal with made the whole process very simple I highly recommend him.”

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“James was awesome to deal with, he makes the finance process so easy I would recommend him to anyone in small business as he truly takes the stress out of finance”

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Frequently asked questions

When speed or certainty matters, when bank criteria can’t be met yet, or when there’s equity available but cash flow is tight. In every case there should be a clear plan to repay.

Expect a higher interest rate, establishment fees and usually a shorter term than a bank facility. We set out every cost before you commit, so you can judge whether the outcome justifies it.

Every specialist facility needs a planned way out, such as refinancing to a bank once financials are up to date, selling an asset, or business cash flow. Lenders look at this closely, and so do we.

Often, yes. A second mortgage sits behind your current lender, so your existing loan and its rate stay as they are. Your first lender usually needs to consent. Where it won’t, some lenders will take a caveat instead.

Yes. Clearing tax debt with a property-backed loan is a common use. It gives you time to bring lodgements up to date before refinancing to standard finance.

No. The specialist loans we arrange, including private lending, are for business purposes only, and we don’t arrange regulated consumer private loans. You’ll be asked to sign a declaration confirming the funds are for a business purpose.

Talk to James about specialist lending

Tell us what you’re looking to fund and we’ll come back to you to talk it through. Nothing is lodged with a lender without your agreement.