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Bridging Loans in Redfern

Need short-term property finance in Redfern? Vertex Capital is a Sydney-based private lender writing bridging loans, second mortgages and development finance secured by property in Redfern 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 Redfern market, from settled sales

Our view of Redfern 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)$2.80m69 settled sales
House YoY change+43.2%median vs prior year
Unit median (12 mo)$1.18m134 settled sales
DAs lodged (24 mo)177$255.73m est. construction

What we lend in Redfern

On a typical Redfern unit at the current median of $1.18m, a first-mortgage facility at our 75% LVR guide supports borrowing up to around $883,125. 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 Redfern 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 Redfern

177 development applications were lodged in Redfern over the last 24 months, with a combined estimated construction cost of $255.73m (NSW Planning Portal open data). The largest live applications right now:

SiteEst. costTypeStatus
33-35 Cooper Street Redfern 2016$3.52mErection of a new structureUnder Assessment
46-48 Burnett Street Redfern 2016$2.99mDwelling houseUnder Assessment
12 Thurlow Street Redfern 2016$2.20mDwelling houseUnder Assessment

Site acquisitions, DA-approved land and residual stock in Redfern 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 Redfern?

Up to 75% LVR on a first mortgage. With the Redfern unit median at $1.18m over the last 12 months, that supports facilities up to around $883,125 on a typical property, subject to valuation.

How fast can a bridging loan settle in Redfern?

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 Redfern 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 Redfern?

Yes — Redfern has had 177 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 Redfern scenario?

Send the security address, loan amount and exit — formal terms typically within 24 hours.

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