
Private Lenders Adelaide and South Australia
Assurity Capital is an Australian non-bank private lender providing property-secured finance throughout Adelaide and South Australia. We consider private loans from $50,000 to $5 million and above for eligible business, investment and commercial purposes.
Our private lending solutions include first mortgages, second mortgages, bridging loans, secured business loans, commercial property finance, development funding, construction completion loans, residual stock finance and refinancing of existing private loans or caveat facilities.
Assurity Capital works with South Australian business owners, property investors, developers, self-employed borrowers, companies, trusts, mortgage brokers, accountants and solicitors.
Each application is assessed according to the security property, accepted value, existing mortgages, proposed mortgage priority, loan purpose, loan-to-value ratio and exit strategy.
Submit Your South Australian Private Lending Scenario
Call Assurity Capital: 02 9389 1077
Finance is available for eligible business, investment and commercial purposes only. Assurity Capital does not provide consumer-purpose personal loans or owner-occupied home loans.
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Private Lenders Regional South Australia
If your location is not listed, contact Assurity Capital. Eligible private lending applications may be considered throughout South Australia, subject to the property, location, valuation evidence, purpose, leverage and exit strategy.
South Australian Private Loan Products
Explore Assurity Capital’s property-secured finance solutions:
Assurity Capital South Australia at a Glance
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Provider: Assurity Capital
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Provider type: Australian non-bank private lender
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Service area: Adelaide and eligible metropolitan and regional South Australian locations
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Loan amounts: From $50,000 to $5 million and above
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Purposes: Eligible business, investment and commercial purposes
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Security: Eligible residential investment, commercial, industrial, development and land assets
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Products: First mortgages, second mortgages, bridging finance, business loans, development funding and refinancing
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Experience: More than 20 years
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Transactions completed: More than 1,500
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Capital funded: More than $875 million
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Assessment: Property, title, value, debt, mortgage priority, purpose, leverage and exit strategy
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Availability: Subject to assessment, acceptable security, lending criteria, legal documentation and final approval
What Is a Private Lender in South Australia?
A private lender in South Australia provides finance outside the standard major-bank lending process. Private loans are frequently secured by property and structured for a defined business, investment or commercial purpose.
Private lenders may use a more transaction-focused assessment than conventional banks. Instead of assessing an application solely through automated serviceability models, a private lender can consider the complete funding scenario.
Assurity Capital may assess:
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The proposed South Australian security property
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Property type, location and marketability
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Accepted property value
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Existing mortgages, caveats and secured liabilities
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First or second mortgage priority
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Total loan-to-value ratio
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Genuine use of the loan funds
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Proposed loan term
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Interest payment arrangements
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Borrower and project experience
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Repayment and exit strategy
Private lending remains subject to due diligence and approval. Property equity by itself does not guarantee funding.
What Makes a Suitable Private Lending Scenario?
A strong private lending application usually has five clearly identifiable elements.
A Defined Commercial Purpose
The borrower should be able to explain precisely why the money is required. Examples include working capital, commercial property acquisition, an urgent settlement, construction completion or refinancing existing business debt.
Acceptable Property Security
The lender must be satisfied with the property, accepted value, title, location, condition and marketability.
Appropriate Leverage
The existing debt and proposed loan must fit within an acceptable LVR for the particular property and transaction.
A Realistic Loan Term
The requested term should give the borrower sufficient time to implement the repayment strategy without creating unnecessary interest costs.
A Credible Exit Strategy
The borrower must demonstrate how the private loan will be repaid at or before maturity.
Which Private Loan May Suit Your Funding Requirement?
The appropriate private lending structure depends on what the money must achieve, the available property equity and how the loan will be repaid.
Purchasing or Refinancing Property
A first mortgage private loan may be appropriate where Assurity Capital will hold the first-ranking registered mortgage over an eligible South Australian property.
Accessing Equity Without Replacing the First Mortgage
A second mortgage may allow an eligible borrower to retain an existing first mortgage while accessing additional equity for a genuine business, investment or commercial purpose.
Buying Before Selling
A bridging loan may provide short-term funding between an eligible property purchase and the sale or refinance of another asset.
Completing a Development
Construction completion or development finance may be considered where a project has an identifiable remaining budget, sufficient security and a credible completion and repayment plan.
Releasing Equity From Completed Property Stock
Residual stock finance may help eligible developers release capital from completed but unsold apartments, townhouses or land lots.
Addressing a Business Funding Gap
A secured business loan may provide working capital, fund expansion, pay suppliers or address eligible business-related liabilities.
Replacing an Expiring Private Loan
A private-loan refinance may provide an eligible borrower with additional time to complete a property sale, development exit or longer-term refinance.
First Mortgage Private Loans South Australia
A first mortgage gives the lender the first-ranking registered mortgage over the security property.
First mortgage private loans may be considered for:
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Commercial property acquisition
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Investment property acquisition
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Refinancing existing secured debt
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Business working capital
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Business expansion
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Development-site purchases
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Construction expenditure
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Urgent property settlements
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Eligible commercial debt consolidation
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Releasing property equity for business use
The amount and terms depend on the accepted property value, security type, location, purpose, requested leverage and exit strategy.
Second Mortgage Loans Adelaide and SA
A second mortgage is registered behind an existing first mortgage. It may allow an eligible property owner to access equity without refinancing the whole first mortgage facility.
South Australian second mortgage loans may potentially fund:
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Business working capital
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Supplier accounts
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Stock or inventory
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Equipment purchases
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Business expansion
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Eligible ATO obligations
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Commercial creditor payments
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Construction or development costs
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Investment-related expenditure
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Time-sensitive commercial opportunities
The lender assesses the first mortgage balance, proposed second mortgage amount, available equity, combined LVR, purpose and repayment strategy.
Consent or an appropriate priority arrangement with the first mortgage lender may be required. All existing mortgage and caveat interests must be disclosed.
Bridging Loans Adelaide and South Australia
A bridging loan provides temporary finance between two transactions or repayment events.
Bridging finance may be considered when:
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A commercial or investment property must settle before another property is sold
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A contracted property sale has not yet settled
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A bank refinance cannot be completed before an existing loan matures
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A development requires temporary capital pending sales
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Construction must be completed before longer-term finance becomes available
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A business needs to complete a time-sensitive property transaction
A bridging loan should have a defined repayment event, such as a property sale, completed refinance, development proceeds or another documented commercial receipt.
Secured Business Loans Adelaide
A secured business loan uses eligible property as security for a genuine business requirement.
Adelaide business owners may seek property-secured finance for:
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Working capital
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Stock purchases
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Equipment acquisition
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Supplier payments
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Business expansion
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Commercial property acquisition
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Eligible tax liabilities
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Marketing or project costs
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Short-term cash-flow requirements
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Refinancing business debt
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Time-sensitive commercial opportunities
Applications may be considered from companies, trusts, self-employed borrowers, investors, developers and other eligible commercial entities.
Commercial Property Finance Adelaide
Private commercial property finance may assist eligible borrowers purchasing, refinancing or releasing equity from Adelaide commercial property.
Potential security types include:
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Offices
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Retail premises
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Warehouses
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Industrial facilities
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Medical or professional suites
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Mixed-use buildings
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Commercial land
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Development sites
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Specialised commercial assets assessed individually
The assessment may include the property’s location, approved use, condition, tenancy profile, remaining lease terms, marketability, accepted value and existing debt.
Property Development Finance South Australia
South Australian private development finance may be considered for eligible townhouse, apartment, mixed-use, industrial, land-subdivision and regional development projects.
Funding may potentially be used for:
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Development-site acquisition
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Planning and professional expenses
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Approved construction costs
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Completion of partially built projects
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Verified cost overruns
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Refinancing an existing development loan
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Short-term funding pending project sales
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Releasing equity from completed development stock
A development finance assessment may consider:
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Current site value
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Gross realisation value
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Development approvals
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Existing secured debt
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Construction contract
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Remaining costs
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Contingency allowance
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Presales or other market evidence
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Developer and builder experience
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Quantity surveyor information
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Proposed development exit
Private funding cannot make an unviable project viable. The property, remaining budget, borrower contribution and repayment strategy must support the requested facility.
Construction Completion Loans SA
A construction completion loan may assist where a South Australian project is partly completed but the existing facility is insufficient, delayed or approaching maturity.
Funding may be considered for:
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Remaining construction costs
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Approved variations
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Contractor and consultant payments
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Essential completion works
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Refinancing existing construction debt
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Costs required to reach completion or sale
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Short-term funding pending project proceeds
The assessment may require details of the current project stage, approvals, existing liabilities, remaining budget, completion program and proposed exit.
Residual Stock Finance South Australia
Residual stock finance is secured against completed but unsold development property.
A residual stock loan may help an eligible developer:
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Refinance a construction facility
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Release equity from completed apartments or townhouses
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Release capital from completed land lots
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Pay outstanding development expenses
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Support cash flow while remaining stock is sold
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Avoid an unnecessarily rushed sales campaign
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Fund another eligible commercial opportunity
Assurity Capital considers the completed stock, individual titles where applicable, accepted value, existing debt, sales evidence, marketability and exit strategy.
Refinancing Private Lenders and Caveats in SA
Private mortgages and caveat-related finance usually have fixed maturity dates. Borrowers should assess their repayment or refinance options well before the existing facility expires.
Assurity Capital may consider refinancing:
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An expiring first mortgage
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A maturing second mortgage
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Eligible caveat-related funding
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Short-term commercial finance
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Development or construction debt
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A private loan that cannot be refinanced by a bank in time
The lender generally considers the current payout amount, registered interests, property value, mortgage priority, arrears position, loan purpose and proposed exit.
Leaving a refinance until immediately before maturity can reduce the available options and increase exposure to default interest and enforcement costs.
Private Finance for ATO and Creditor Payments
Property-secured finance may be considered for genuine business or investment-related ATO liabilities and creditor obligations.
This form of funding may provide time to:
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Address an urgent tax liability
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Pay critical suppliers
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Prevent disruption to business operations
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Complete a longer-term refinance
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Collect outstanding invoices
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Sell an asset
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Implement a business restructuring strategy
Borrowing to pay existing liabilities does not remove the need for a credible repayment plan.
Adelaide Property Security Assessment
Private lenders do not assess every South Australian property in the same way.
For metropolitan Adelaide property, a lender may consider:
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Property type
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Title and registered interests
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Approved use
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Location and market depth
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Property condition
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Comparable sales evidence
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Tenancies
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Existing mortgages
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Time reasonably required to sell or refinance
Commercial and industrial properties may require analysis of tenant quality, lease expiry, vacancy risk, permitted use and alternative uses.
Development sites may require an assessment of zoning, approvals, project feasibility, existing improvements, construction costs and completed value.
Regional South Australia Private Lending
Regional South Australian properties may be considered individually, but location and marketability can materially affect lending criteria.
A regional property assessment may examine:
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The size and economic depth of the local market
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Recent comparable sales
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Property use
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Availability of qualified valuers
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Time required to sell the property
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Demand from alternative purchasers
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Property condition and access
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Existing income or tenancies
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The proposed repayment strategy
Specialised rural, agricultural, hospitality, tourism and industry-specific properties may require additional assessment. Not every regional or specialised property will be acceptable security.
Does Private Lending Mean No-Doc or No Credit Check?
No. Private lending does not mean that finance is provided without assessment or documentation.
Private lenders may use different criteria from banks and place greater emphasis on the property, purpose and exit strategy. Legitimate due diligence is still required.
Applicants may need to provide:
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Identification
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Company or trust documents
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Property and title information
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Mortgage and caveat statements
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Evidence supporting the loan purpose
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Property valuation information
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Construction or development documents
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Current payout figures
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Details of the exit strategy
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Independent legal advice where required
Previous credit issues or limited conventional financial information may be considered as part of the complete transaction, but they are not automatically ignored.
How Much Can I Borrow From a South Australian Private Lender?
Assurity Capital considers private loan requests from $50,000 to $5 million and above.
The available amount depends on:
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Accepted property value
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Security type and location
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Existing mortgages and caveats
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Proposed mortgage priority
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Total LVR
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Loan purpose
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Proposed term
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Interest arrangements
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Establishment and legal costs
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Exit strategy
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Overall transaction risk
Property value alone does not determine borrowing capacity.
How Is Usable Property Equity Calculated?
Usable equity is not necessarily the same as the property value minus the existing mortgage.
A private lender may also account for:
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Maximum acceptable LVR
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Existing secured debt
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Proposed interest treatment
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Establishment fees
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Valuation expenses
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Legal costs
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Existing caveats
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Required financial buffers
The net funds available at settlement may therefore be lower than the apparent headline equity.
How Are Private Loan Rates and Fees Determined?
Private lending does not have one standard interest rate.
Rates and costs can depend on:
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Loan amount
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Mortgage position
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Security property
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Location and marketability
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LVR
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Loan purpose
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Proposed term
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Interest-servicing arrangement
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Transaction complexity
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Exit strategy
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Overall risk
Borrowers should review the complete facility cost, including interest, establishment fees, valuation expenses, legal costs, discharge fees, default provisions and early-repayment conditions.
Why Is an Exit Strategy Important?
An exit strategy explains how the private loan will be repaid by its maturity date.
Common exits include:
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Selling the security property
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Refinancing to a bank or another lender
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Selling another property or business asset
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Receiving proceeds from completed development stock
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Completing construction and obtaining longer-term finance
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Receiving documented commercial proceeds
A credible exit should be specific, supported and achievable within the proposed loan term.
Private Lending Across Adelaide
Assurity Capital considers eligible property-secured finance applications throughout metropolitan Adelaide.
Adelaide CBD and Inner City
Coverage includes Adelaide CBD, North Adelaide, Kent Town, Norwood, Unley, Parkside, Mile End, Prospect and surrounding inner-city locations.
Eastern Adelaide
Applications may be considered in Burnside, Kensington, Magill, Campbelltown, Payneham, St Peters and surrounding eastern suburbs.
Western Adelaide
Coverage may include West Lakes, Port Adelaide, Hindmarsh, Thebarton, Glenelg, Henley Beach and surrounding western locations.
Northern Adelaide
Eligible lending scenarios may be considered in Salisbury, Elizabeth, Mawson Lakes, Gepps Cross, Gawler and surrounding northern areas.
Southern Adelaide
Coverage may include Marion, Edwardstown, Tonsley, Noarlunga, Morphett Vale, Seaford and surrounding southern locations.
Adelaide Hills and Fleurieu Peninsula
Properties in Mount Barker, Stirling, Hahndorf, Victor Harbor, Goolwa, McLaren Vale and surrounding areas may be assessed individually.
Private Lending Across Regional South Australia
Eligible scenarios may also be considered in:
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Barossa Valley
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Clare Valley
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Riverland
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Murraylands
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Mount Gambier
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Whyalla
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Port Augusta
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Port Lincoln
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Other established regional centres
Regional lending depends on the individual property, accepted value, marketability, purpose, leverage and exit strategy.
How the South Australian Private Lending Process Works
1. Submit the Complete Scenario
Provide the requested amount, loan purpose, security property address, estimated value, existing debt, required timeframe and exit strategy.
2. Property and Transaction Review
Assurity Capital reviews the security, registered debt, mortgage position, purpose, leverage and repayment strategy.
3. Indicative Terms
Where the initial assessment is suitable, indicative terms may outline the proposed amount, interest, fees, security, term and conditions.
Indicative terms do not constitute final approval.
4. Valuation and Due Diligence
The property, title, valuation and supporting transaction information are reviewed.
5. Legal Documentation
Approved facilities are documented by the relevant legal representatives. Borrowers should obtain independent legal advice.
6. Settlement
Settlement can occur after all approval conditions, legal documents and security requirements have been completed.
Timing depends on the valuation, documentation, legal process and transaction complexity. Settlement timeframes are not guaranteed.
South Australian Private Lending Example
Assurity Capital arranged a $360,000 second mortgage secured against property in Norwood, South Australia.
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Loan type: Second mortgage
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Purpose: Refinance and address business-related ATO arrears
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Amount: $360,000
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Combined LVR: 67%
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Location: Norwood, South Australia
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Settlement: Completed in four business days
The facility allowed the borrower to address the time-sensitive liability and maintain business continuity.
This historical example does not guarantee that another borrower will receive the same amount, LVR, terms or settlement timeframe.
Frequently Asked Questions About Private Lenders South Australia
What is a private lender in South Australia?
A private lender provides finance outside the conventional major-bank process. Private loans are commonly secured by property and used for eligible business, investment or commercial purposes.
Does Assurity Capital provide private loans throughout South Australia?
Assurity Capital considers eligible lending applications throughout Adelaide and metropolitan and regional South Australia. Every property and scenario is assessed individually.
Is Assurity Capital a lender or mortgage broker?
Assurity Capital is an Australian non-bank private lender providing property-secured finance for eligible business, investment and commercial purposes.
How much can I borrow from an Adelaide private lender?
Assurity Capital considers private loan requests from $50,000 to $5 million and above. The amount available depends on the security, existing debt, mortgage position, LVR, purpose and exit strategy.
Can I obtain a private loan after a bank decline?
An application may still be considered after a bank decline. Approval is not guaranteed and remains subject to acceptable security, an eligible purpose, suitable leverage and a credible exit strategy.
Can self-employed borrowers apply?
Eligible self-employed borrowers may apply for property-secured business, investment or commercial finance. Documentation requirements depend on the transaction.
Can I obtain a second mortgage without refinancing my first mortgage?
Potentially. A second mortgage may allow an eligible borrower to retain the first mortgage while accessing additional equity. Available equity, combined LVR and first-lender requirements must be assessed.
Are bridging loans available in Adelaide?
Assurity Capital may consider bridging loans for eligible property purchases, sales, refinances, development completions and other time-sensitive business or investment transactions.
Can private lenders fund South Australian developments?
Assurity Capital may consider eligible development-site acquisition, construction completion, property development and residual stock finance. Approval depends on the project, costs, security, leverage, experience and exit strategy.
Can a private lender refinance a caveat loan?
Eligible caveat-related funding may be considered for refinancing. The payout amount, registered interests, property value, purpose and exit strategy must be assessed.
Do private lenders provide no-doc loans?
Documentation requirements may differ from bank requirements, but every legitimate private lending application requires assessment and due diligence.
What do South Australian private lenders charge?
Rates and fees vary according to the loan amount, mortgage position, security, LVR, purpose, term, exit strategy and overall risk.
Does Assurity Capital provide owner-occupied home loans?
No. Assurity Capital does not provide consumer-purpose personal loans or owner-occupied home loans. Finance is available for eligible business, investment and commercial purposes only.
How do I apply for private lending in South Australia?
Provide the requested loan amount, purpose, security address, estimated value, existing debt, required settlement date and proposed exit strategy.
Speak With a South Australian Private Lending Specialist
If you require a private lender in Adelaide or South Australia for a first mortgage, second mortgage, bridging loan, secured business loan, development facility or private-loan refinance, contact Assurity Capital.
For an initial assessment, provide:
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Requested loan amount
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Loan purpose
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South Australian security property address
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Estimated property value
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Existing mortgage and caveat balances
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Required settlement date
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Proposed repayment or exit strategy
Phone: 02 9389 1077
Email: scenario@assuritycapital.com.au
Submit Your South Australian Private Lending Scenario
All finance is subject to assessment, acceptable security, lending criteria, valuation where required, legal documentation and final approval. Rates, fees and terms depend on the individual transaction.