Residential & Property Lending

Lending solutions to support home ownership, property investment, and complex transactions.

Buying your first home can feel complex, especially with so many loan options and variables to consider. We help first home buyers understand how lending works, what options are available, and how to move forward with confidence. From initial advice to approval and settlement, we guide you through each step clearly and practically.

How we help:

  • Explain loan options and structures in simplified terms
  • Assess borrowing capacity and deposit requirements
  • Guide you through approvals, contracts and settlement
  • Advice on Government schemes or grants
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Investment loans are structured in a specific way to allow you to make the most of your assets and finances. We can work with your financial planner and accountant to ensure your loan is set up to meet your specific needs, and we have access to competitive loan options that can help you maximise your investment returns.

How we help:

  • Structure loans to suit your investment strategy
  • Review cash flow and repayment options
  • Coordinate with your accountant or adviser where needed
  • Access lenders suited to investment lending
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A bridging loan can help cover the gap when purchasing a new property before selling an existing one. These loans are typically short-term and secured against both properties. We assess whether bridging finance is appropriate for your situation and help structure a solution that manages timing, risk and repayment expectations.

How we help:

  • Assess whether bridging finance suits your situation
  • Structure short-term finance around timing and risk
  • Coordinate lenders and approvals
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A deposit bond can be used instead of paying a cash deposit upfront when purchasing a property. This option can be useful in certain buying situations. We help you understand whether a deposit bond is appropriate and assist with arranging one where suitable.

How we help:

  • Confirm whether a deposit bond is appropriate
  • Explain costs, timing and eligibility
  • Arrange the bond with approved providers
  • Coordinate with agents and conveyancers
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Commercial & Business Finance

Finance solutions designed to support business growth, acquisitions, and development projects.

Commercial lending is rarely one-size-fits-all. Loan structures, pricing and terms are typically negotiated based on your business experience, financial position and the security involved. We work closely with business owners and investors to structure commercial finance that supports acquisitions, refinancing or long-term growth, and manage the process through to settlement.

How we help:

  • Assess your business position and funding needs
  • Structure finance aligned with your objectives
  • Negotiate with lenders on pricing and terms
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Development finance is tailored to the specific requirements of each project. We assist developers with structuring finance based on project scope, timelines and risk, and work closely with lenders throughout the process to support funding from early stages through to completion.

How we help:

  • Review project scope, timelines and funding needs
  • Structure finance to suit the development stage
  • Liaise with lenders throughout the project
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Asset finance can help fund vehicles, equipment and other business assets without placing pressure on cash flow. We assist with structuring suitable asset finance solutions, including loans, leases and chattel mortgages, based on how the asset will be used and your broader business needs.

How we help:

  • Identify suitable finance options for assets
  • Structure loans, leases or chattel mortgages
  • Align finance with cash flow and usage
  • Coordinate approvals and documentation
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Specialist Lending Solutions

Specialist finance solutions for complex ownership structures and long-term financial strategies.

SMSF lending allows property to be purchased through a self-managed super fund and comes with specific rules and requirements. We help you understand how SMSF finance works, what’s involved, and whether it’s suitable for your circumstances, while ensuring lending is structured within regulatory and lender guidelines.

How we help:

  • Assess the suitability of SMSF lending
  • Structure finance within lender and regulatory requirements
  • Coordinate with accountants and advisers
  • Guide the process from enquiry to settlement
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Our Process

Clear guidance, from the first call to settlement.

1. It starts with a conversation

We listen first. We ask the right questions and get clear on where you are financially - and what your future goals are.

2. Define your goals

Buying, refinancing, investing or scaling your business - we align your loan with your bigger financial plan.

3. Build the right strategy

We analyse the market, compare all options, and structure a personalised lending solution designed to win.

4. Secure your loan

From application to settlement, we handle the process end-to-end so you can move forward with certainty.


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Chess Lending Pty Ltd (ABN 51 634 799 527) is a Credit Representative (CR No. 556621) of Connective Credit Services Pty Ltd (Australian Credit Licence 389328).

    The information on this website is general in nature and does not constitute personal advice. You should consider whether the information is appropriate to your needs and seek professional advice before making any decision. All applications are subject to lender credit criteria, fees and charges.

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