Understand the purpose
SMSF commercial property lending should start with the property purpose, fund position, contribution strategy, liquidity and adviser input.
- Commercial property purpose
- Fund balance and liquidity
- Advice from qualified professionals
Map the lending structure
Lenders will look at the SMSF, bare trust/LRBA structure, property type, rental position, deposit and exit strategy.
- SMSF and trustee details
- Commercial property and lease information
- Deposit, repayments and exit strategy
Approach suitable lenders
SMSF commercial lending is specialist. The lender pathway should be checked before the borrower commits to a property or structure.
- Specialist lender appetite
- Document requirements
- Coordination with advisers