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Bridging Loans in Nelson Bay

Need short-term property finance in Nelson Bay? Vertex Capital is a Sydney-based private lender writing bridging loans, second mortgages and development finance secured by property in Nelson Bay and across NSW. No bank committees, no serviceability grind — a letter of offer typically within 24 hours and settlement from 3 business days.

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The Nelson Bay market, from settled sales

Our view of Nelson Bay starts with settled sales data, not listing prices. The figures below come from NSW Valuer General records covering the last 12 months.

House median (12 mo)$966,667111 settled sales
House YoY change-15.9%median vs prior year
Unit median (12 mo)$670,000112 settled sales
DAs lodged (24 mo)200$1.69bn est. construction

What we lend in Nelson Bay

On a typical Nelson Bay unit at the current median of $670,000, a first-mortgage facility at our 75% LVR guide supports borrowing up to around $502,500. 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 Nelson Bay 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.

Development activity in Nelson Bay

200 development applications were lodged in Nelson Bay over the last 24 months, with a combined estimated construction cost of $1.69bn (NSW Planning Portal open data). The largest live applications right now:

SiteEst. costTypeStatus
33 Magnus Street Nelson Bay 2315$41.86mResidential flat buildingUnder Assessment
1 Yacaaba Street Nelson Bay 2315$21.50mShop top housingAdditional Information Requested
45 Wollomi Avenue Nelson Bay 2315$2.20mDual occupancyUnder Assessment

Site acquisitions, DA-approved land and residual stock in Nelson Bay are all fundable — development finance up to 65% LVR, with early exits allowed once presales or refinance land.

Frequently asked questions

How much can I borrow against a property in Nelson Bay?

Up to 75% LVR on a first mortgage. With the Nelson Bay unit median at $670,000 over the last 12 months, that supports facilities up to around $502,500 on a typical property, subject to valuation.

How fast can a bridging loan settle in Nelson Bay?

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.

What does a bridging loan in Nelson Bay cost?

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.

Do you fund development sites in Nelson Bay?

Yes — Nelson Bay has had 200 DAs lodged in the last 24 months, and we lend against development sites, DA-approved land and residual stock at up to 65% LVR.

Have a live Nelson Bay scenario?

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