Stretch Senior Debt
First mortgage construction finance at “stretched” Ratio’s:
- More flexible senior debt terms & conditions;
- Up to $100mil debt pieces;
- Cost of funds of 3.5% over BBSY and 3% line fee;
- Largely Superannuation fund sourced;
Attractions include:
- Up to 90% LCR for senior debt (combines senior and junior debt pieces into one facility);
- Reduced or no presale requirements;
- Willing to accept a developer who is stepping up in project size;
- No different treatment for Owner Builders (major banks typically reduce gearing with owner/builders).
Comparison example: