About Development-Finance.com.au
Who we are.
Development-Finance.com.au is an independent referral platform focused on private development finance scenarios throughout Australia.
We connect your scenarios with suitable private lenders.
Our role is to understand the funding scenario and introduce it to suitable private lenders or specialist funding partners whose criteria fit the project. We do not lend money, provide credit or make lending decisions.
We focus on development finance.
Unlike a general finance website, Development-Finance.com.au is built around development-specific scenarios such as land acquisition, construction, civil works, cost overruns, project rescue, residual stock, refinance and exit finance.
Important: Development-Finance.com.au is a referral platform. All lending decisions, approvals, valuations, pricing, fees, loan terms and documentation are assessed independently by the relevant lender or funding partner.
What makes us different.
Instead of approaching one lender at a time, your scenario can be matched with private lenders whose funding appetite better suits the project — saving you a lot of time trying to find the correct private lender.
One enquiry
Submit the key details of your development finance scenario once, including the property, loan amount, project status and exit strategy.
Specialist lender matching
We consider the nature of the project and connect the scenario with suitable private lenders and funding partners.
Development-focused
The website is built specifically around development finance, not generic home loans or standard bank lending.
Australia-wide coverage
Scenarios can be considered across Australia, including residential, commercial, industrial and mixed-use development projects.
Private lender options
Private lenders consider scenarios that do not fit standard bank policy, subject to security, LVR and exit strategy.
Fast initial response
The goal is to obtain indicative funding options quickly where enough information is provided upfront.
Development finance scenarios we help with.
Development-Finance.com.au supports a wide range of private lending scenarios across the development lifecycle.
Development Sites
Funding scenarios involving site acquisition, refinance, settlement pressure or pre-development planning.
Land Banking
Land held for future development, rezoning, planning approval, subdivision or resale.
DA Approved Sites
Projects with development approval that require private funding before construction or refinance.
Construction Finance
Private funding options for residential, commercial and mixed-use construction projects.
Civil Works
Funding for roads, drainage, sewer, water, power, earthworks and site infrastructure.
Subdivision Finance
Land subdivision projects requiring acquisition, works, title registration or lot sale funding.
Commercial Development
Commercial, industrial, retail, office, warehouse and mixed commercial development scenarios.
Mixed Use Projects
Projects combining residential and commercial components, including retail below apartments.
Duplexes
Duplex construction, dual occupancy, cost overruns, refinance and completion funding scenarios.
Townhouses
Townhouse development funding, no-presales scenarios, construction, refinance and exit finance.
Multi Unit Projects
Units, villas, small apartment projects and multi-dwelling residential developments.
Cost Overruns
Additional funding where construction, civil works or project costs have increased.
Project Rescue
Funding for stalled, delayed, distressed or partially completed development projects.
Bank Declined Scenarios
Alternative private lender options where a bank has declined or delayed development finance.
Development Refinance
Refinance of existing land, construction, development or private facilities.
Exit Finance
Short-term finance to repay or exit an existing development loan while sale or refinance is completed.
Our lending network.
We help borrowers access a nationwide network of more than 200 private lenders and specialist funding partners.
First Mortgage Lenders
Private lenders that can consider first mortgage security across residential, commercial and development assets.
Second Mortgage Lenders
Selected lenders that can consider second mortgage or additional funding structures where suitable.
Construction Lenders
Private lenders that understand progress funding, cost-to-complete, builder risk and construction exits.
Commercial Lenders
Funding partners focused on commercial, industrial, warehouse, retail and mixed-use projects.
Land & Site Lenders
Lenders that can assess development sites, land acquisition, land banking and pre-development scenarios.
Bridging & Short-Term Lenders
Funding partners that can assist with timing gaps, urgent settlements, refinance and exit scenarios.
Residual Stock Lenders
Lenders that can consider completed but unsold stock and development sell-down strategies.
Project Rescue Lenders
Specialist lenders that can assess urgent, stalled, delayed or partially completed development scenarios.
Why lender matching matters: Each private lender has different criteria. Some prefer land, some prefer construction, some prefer residual stock, some prefer commercial security, and others specialise in urgent or short-term scenarios. Matching the scenario with the right lender is often more effective than sending the same deal to every lender.
Why developers use Development-Finance.com.au.
Private development finance is often used when a project does not fit standard bank policy or needs a faster, more flexible funding pathway.
Built for real development problems.
Many borrowers come to private lending because they are dealing with a real project issue: a bank has said no, a loan is expiring, construction costs have increased, titles are delayed, presales are not available, or stock has not sold quickly enough.
Development-Finance.com.au is designed to capture those scenarios clearly and introduce them to funding partners that understand private development lending.
A simple process for private lender introductions.
The process is designed to help borrowers present their scenario clearly and get it in front of suitable private lenders quickly.
- Submit your scenario
- We match your deal with suitable private lenders
- A private lender will make contact
- Receive indicative funding options within 24 hours
Information that helps lenders assess a scenario.
The more detail provided upfront, the easier it is to understand the opportunity and match it with suitable private lenders.
Property address
The security location helps lenders understand the asset, market and security type.
Loan amount required
The required loan amount, existing debt and use of funds are key assessment points.
Project status
Planning, DA approval, construction stage, cost-to-complete, completion or residual stock position.
Value or GRV
Current value, completed value, gross realisation value, appraisals or sales evidence.
Supporting information
Plans, permits, budgets, builder quotes, valuation, sales evidence or current lender payout figures.
Exit strategy
Sale, refinance, bank refinance, stock sell-down, title registration or another clear repayment pathway.
Looking for development finance?
Submit your scenario and we can help connect it with suitable private lenders and specialist funding partners from our Australia-wide lending network.