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Construction Finance

Construction loans run on a different rhythm to a standard mortgage. Land settlement, fixed-price build contracts, progress claims, and council inspections all need to line up. We pick lenders who handle the moving parts well so your builder gets paid on time and your build stays on schedule.

We coordinate lender policy, builder requirements, and progress payment structures for smoother project execution.

Who this is for

  • First home buyers building new under the First Home Guarantee or FHOG
  • Owner-occupiers doing a knockdown-rebuild on an existing block
  • House and land package buyers in growth corridors
  • Investors developing a single dwelling or duplex
  • Owner-builders managing their own project (specialist lenders only)

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We can map your likely pathway quickly once we have the key details. Do not wait until a deadline forces a bad decision.

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Common lending obstacles

Land settlement and build contract not aligning with lender drawdown rules
Variations during construction blowing past the approved contract value
Builder going slow or going under mid-build
Interest-only construction period reverting to P&I before practical completion
Valuer assessing 'as-if-complete' value lower than the fixed-price contract
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Our step-by-step approach

Step 1

Land and build coordination

We structure finance around your land settlement date and the timing of your fixed-price build contract so neither side stalls.

Step 2

Lender selection for builder type

We choose lenders whose progress-claim process matches your builder, and that handle owner-builder, custom build, or HIA contracts cleanly.

Step 3

Drawdown and inspection management

We help you manage each stage claim (slab, frame, lock-up, fixing, completion) so the lender's valuer attends on time and your builder gets paid.

Step 4

Conversion to standard loan

At practical completion we manage the conversion from interest-only construction to your long-term loan structure, with the rate and features that suit you.

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Frequently asked questions

How do progress payments work?

Your approved facility is released in stages aligned to construction milestones (typically slab, frame, lock-up, fixing, and completion), each triggered by an invoice and an inspection.

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Can I include contingency funds?

Where policy allows, we plan a contingency buffer to absorb variations and reduce build-stage stress. Some lenders accept this inside the loan amount, others require it as savings.

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Do you work with owner-builders?

Yes, but the lender pool is much smaller. We can point you to the right specialist lenders and tell you upfront what evidence and licensing you will need.

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What happens if my builder fails mid-build?

QLD requires QBCC home warranty insurance, which covers non-completion in many cases. We help you understand the cover and the practical steps before drawdowns stop.

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Ready to move on your construction finance?

Two-minute assessment. We come back with a real lender-fit pathway, not a generic rate list.