What we fund
Finance Solutions for Property Developers
Funding solutions across the capital stack for Australian property developers.
From senior debt and construction funding to mezzanine, structured equity, bridging and additional capital, ACM Finance helps developers access the funding required at different stages of a project.
Explore our funding solutions below, or send us your project and we’ll assess which structure may be appropriate.
What we fund
Different projects require different capital.
Construction finance is rarely one-size-fits-all.
The right structure depends on where the project is now, how much capital is required, what funding is already in place and what needs to happen next.
ACM Finance works across senior debt, subordinated capital, structured equity and short-term property finance, allowing us to consider the broader funding requirement rather than a single lending product.
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Development &
Construction Finance
Funding for property developments progressing into or through construction.
Structured around the project, construction program, capital requirement and pathway to completion.
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Stretch Senior Finance
A higher-geared senior facility that can provide additional capital within a single funding structure.
It may reduce the need for a separate subordinated lender and the additional documentation and coordination that can come with multiple facilities.
03
Second Mortgage & Mezzanine Finance
Additional capital sitting behind an existing senior funding facility.
It can help fill the gap between the amount available from the senior lender and the total capital required by the project.
04
Structured & Preferred Equity
Equity capital for suitable development opportunities where appropriate debt alone does not complete the funding requirement.
Structured equity can form part of a broader capital stack alongside senior or subordinated debt.
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Bridging & Short-Term Finance
Short-term property-backed funding for transactions where timing matters.
Bridging finance can assist with acquisitions, settlements, refinancing and temporary funding requirements where there is a defined pathway to repayment.
06
Land & Site Acquisition Finance
Funding to acquire or refinance a development site before construction begins.
Land finance can provide developers with time to progress planning, approvals, documentation or the next stage of the project’s funding.
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Cost Overrun & Top-Up Capital
Additional funding where the original capital available to the development is no longer sufficient.
A top-up facility may help address a quantified shortfall created by increased construction costs, timing changes or other movements within the project.
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Project Rescue & Refinance
Funding for developments where the original finance structure no longer matches the project.
This may include part-completed developments, approaching facility expiries, refinancing requirements, stalled projects or situations requiring a broader funding restructure.
Start with the requirement
Tell us what the project needs.
I need to fund construction.
Start with Development & Construction Finance. Where a higher level of senior funding is required, Stretch Senior may also be considered.
My senior lender isn't providing enough capital.
Depending on the size and structure of the shortfall, Second Mortgage, Mezzanine or Structured Equity may be appropriate.
Construction costs have increased.
A Cost Overrun or Top-Up Facility may provide the additional capital required to complete the project.
I need to settle before longer-term funding is ready.
Bridging & Short-Term Finance may provide funding against a defined exit.
I need to acquire a development site.
Start with Land & Site Acquisition Finance.
My existing facility is expiring.
Depending on the stage of the project, Bridging, Refinancing or Project Rescue Finance may be appropriate.
The project has stalled or the original funding no longer works.
Start with Project Rescue & Refinance.
A broader funding approach
Capital structured around the requirement.
We work with a select group of long-term funding partners, private investors and our own Fund.
Where a development requires more than one layer of capital, we can consider how different funding sources may work together rather than assessing each requirement in isolation.
Go deeper
Explore ACM Finance
Development Finance
Learn more about how we assess and structure funding for Australian property development projects.
Track Record
View examples of property and development transactions funded across Australia.
Investor Services
Wholesale investors, high-net-worth individuals and family offices can explore property-backed mortgage and development investment opportunities through ACM Finance.
Choosing a funding solution
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. ACM Finance works with long-term funding partners, private investors and our own partner fund; 268 Fund, allowing multiple sources of capital to be considered.
Additional capital may be possible through a second mortgage, mezzanine facility, structured equity or another top-up structure depending on the existing facility and the project.
Yes. ACM Finance considers both new and part-completed developments, including projects requiring additional capital, refinancing or restructuring.
Start with the property or site, current project stage, approximate funding requirement, existing debt or funding arrangements and a brief overview of the development & any valuations that have been completed.
Have a project to fund?
Start with the project, not the product.
Whether you’re acquiring a site, preparing for construction, filling a capital gap, refinancing an existing facility or working through a change in the project, send us the opportunity.
We’ll assess the project, existing capital structure and funding requirement to determine whether there is a viable funding pathway.
Confidential initial project review. No obligation.