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SMSF Lending

SMSF lending sits inside a limited recourse borrowing arrangement (LRBA), which has strict rules and a smaller lender panel than standard residential or investment lending. We coordinate with your accountant, financial adviser, and SMSF auditor to make sure the structure is right before you commit to a property.

We work with your accountant and adviser to align lending structure, trustee setup, and lender requirements.

Who this is for

  • SMSF trustees buying their first residential investment inside super
  • Business owners purchasing commercial premises through their SMSF
  • Trustees refinancing existing SMSF loans to better rates or terms
  • SMSFs with established balances ready to deploy into property
  • Trustees needing to coordinate with an existing accountant and adviser

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Common lending obstacles

Smaller lender panel and higher pricing than standard investment loans
Minimum liquidity rules (often 10-20% of super balance left in cash post-purchase)
Bare trust setup needing to be in place before contract signing
Rental income shading and SMSF-specific serviceability calculators
Compliance overlap with your auditor, accountant, and financial adviser
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Our step-by-step approach

Step 1

Structure and eligibility check

We confirm your SMSF deed allows borrowing, model trustee personal guarantees, and confirm liquidity sits within lender comfort.

Step 2

Bare trust coordination

We coordinate the bare trust setup with your accountant or SMSF specialist so the property is held correctly under the LRBA.

Step 3

Lender shortlist for SMSF

Few lenders write SMSF loans. We shortlist by residential vs commercial, asset type, and serviceability so you know your real options.

Step 4

Settlement with adviser sign-off

We coordinate with your financial adviser, accountant, and auditor so the loan settles cleanly and the SMSF stays compliant.

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Frequently asked questions

Do you provide personal financial advice?

No. We provide lending guidance and coordinate with your licensed financial adviser and accountant. SMSF property decisions need a licensed adviser.

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Is SMSF lending more complex than a standard investment loan?

Yes. Policy is tighter, deposits are larger (typically 20-30%), the lender pool is smaller, and the bare trust must be set up before contract. Upfront structuring matters.

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Can the SMSF buy a commercial property I use for my business?

Yes, business real property is one of the few assets a member or related party can lease from their own SMSF, at arm's length market rent.

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How much can my SMSF borrow?

Lenders typically allow up to 70-80% LVR for residential and 65-75% for commercial, subject to fund serviceability and remaining liquidity.

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