When a purchase in Balmain can't wait for a bank, brokers come to us. Vertex Capital writes bridging loans, second mortgages and development finance secured against Balmain property — decisions from a Sydney credit desk, a letter of offer typically within 24 hours, and settlement from 3 business days.
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Our view of Balmain starts with settled sales data, not listing prices. The figures below come from NSW Valuer General records covering the last 12 months.
On a typical Balmain house at the current median of $2.71m, a first-mortgage facility at our 75% LVR guide supports borrowing up to around $2.03m. Second mortgages run to 65% combined LVR and commercial security to 70%. Rates start at 9.7% p.a. with establishment fees from 1.65% — all business-purpose, secured by real property.
Typical scenarios: bridging a Balmain purchase before an existing property settles, refinancing a maturing facility, releasing equity for business use, or settling an auction purchase the bank can't fund in time.
330 development applications were lodged in Balmain over the last 24 months, with a combined estimated construction cost of $207.64m (NSW Planning Portal open data). The largest live applications right now:
| Site | Est. cost | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Colgate Avenue Balmain 2041 | $53.93m | Demolition | Additional Information Requested |
| 14C Jane Street Balmain 2041 | $4.64m | Dwelling house | Additional Information Requested |
| 77 Glassop Street Balmain 2041 | $3.29m | Residential flat building | Additional Information Requested |
Site acquisitions, DA-approved land and residual stock in Balmain are all fundable — development finance up to 65% LVR, with early exits allowed once presales or refinance land.
Up to 75% LVR on a first mortgage. With the Balmain house median at $2.71m over the last 12 months, that supports facilities up to around $2.03m on a typical property, subject to valuation.
A letter of offer typically issues within 24 hours of receiving the scenario, and settlement can occur in as little as 3 business days once valuation and legals are in place.
Rates from 9.7% p.a. and establishment fees from 1.65% of the facility. Interest is usually retained at settlement or capitalised, so there are no monthly repayments during the term.
Yes — Balmain has had 330 DAs lodged in the last 24 months, and we lend against development sites, DA-approved land and residual stock at up to 65% LVR.
Send the security address, loan amount and exit — formal terms typically within 24 hours.