balmain + commercial + big deals + september 2008

Development site

September 2008

purpose To provide funding for the development of 48 residential units in a Brisbane bayside suburb. As part of the overall transaction, funding was also provided for the medium-term hold of a future development site (vacant land), the temporary hold of completed, un-sold stock from a previous development and the refinance of a commercial investment property.
loan limit $27,300,000 - combined limit
lvr 80% of Total Development Costs
70% of residual stock
70% of commercial investment property
loan term 2 years
interest rate Development - 2.75% above 30-day cost of funds
Investment - 1.75% above 90-day cost of funds

In a testing credit climate, Balmain was able to negotiate a loan package which encompassed the client’s immediate development funding requirements, and through a refinance, relieved pressure on an existing loan facility with another lender.

Balmain engineered this lending solution using it’s well-developed knowledge of the current property finance market with the resultant funding package exceeding the expectations of the client. During the negotiation process Balmain’s efforts allowed the client to concentrate fully on what he does best - development.

The support offered by Balmain to this client confirms our value proposition to all of our clients - the use of Balmain is paramount in obtaining the best deal possible in the current challenging marketplace.

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balmain + commercial + big deals + september 2008

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