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Builder home loans: licence finances, contract mechanics, and proof your jobs get paid

Banks will lend to builders, but they want proof the business is licensed, solvent and getting paid on time. The easiest way to show that isn’t a pile of quotes. It’s a short pack that links signed contracts to progress payments, and confirms you meet the financial rules tied to your licence.

Licence financial requirements (not just the card)

Some states check more than whether a builder holds a licence. For example, regulators set minimum financial requirements for licensees (net tangible assets, liquidity, revenue ceilings). If you trade near those limits, lenders worry about breach risk. Put a recent accountant’s MFR report or regulator financial summary on top of the file. It shows your licence can lawfully carry the revenue you claim, which de-risks the income the bank is about to rely on.

Prime Cost and Provisional Sums: why banks care

Standard contracts carry Prime Cost (PC) items and Provisional Sums (PS). If those allowances are set too low, your margin gets squeezed and cash flow slips. Include a one-pager that lists current PC/PS totals, the actuals to date, and how over-runs are being recovered (variation approved or client funded). That tells credit you’re tracking allowances instead of absorbing them.

Price rise clauses and supply volatility

Materials inflation didn’t vanish. If you use rise-and-fall or cost escalation clauses (or supplier price locks), attach the relevant pages. A bank doesn’t assume they exist; you need to show them. This proves you have contractual cover when timber, steel or fixtures move, which helps preserve margin and serviceability.

Variations and extensions of time: the paper trail

Healthy jobs still change. Lenders just want the variations to be authorised and paid. Add three recent examples: client-signed variation, adjusted claim, bank credit. If delays hit, include the approved EOT so liquidated damages aren’t looming. Two clear samples are worth more than ten invoices with no signatures.

Trust accounts, HBCF/warranty and retentions (kept tight)

For eligible residential jobs, include the home building warranty/compensation certificate. On projects using project trust accounts or similar, show a claim → trust credit → transfer sequence. Add a retentions ledger with release dates. That proves cash is protected, timed, and coming back at practical completion.

Subbie payments: statements and statutory declarations

Many head contracts require subcontractor payment statements or statutory declarations each claim. These documents are gold in a loan file: they confirm that downstream trades are paid, which reduces dispute risk and keeps progress money flowing. Include the most recent set that matches a paid claim.

Supplier credit, rebates and guarantees

Timber, steel and plumbing merchants often grant 30-day terms and pay quarterly rebates. Both change real cash. Provide current supplier statements, the latest rebate letter, and copies of any director guarantees you’ve signed. Lenders will then model true net cash rather than guessing (and over-shading).

Evidence of completion: approvals and handovers

Show that projects finish and certify. Attach the last occupancy certificate/final inspection and the client handover for two jobs, plus the defects-liability end dates. It signals repeatable delivery, which supports the way your income is averaged across years.

Pulling a builder file together

Keep it sharp:

  1. Licence financial summary (or MFR report).
  2. Two signed contracts with PC/PS snapshot and price-rise clause page.
  3. A claim pack that links variation approval, payment schedule, and bank credit.
  4. Warranty certificate, retentions ledger, and one trust-account flow.
  5. Supplier statements, rebate letter, and any director guarantees.
  6. Two OC/final inspection proofs and handover notes.

That bundle shows lawful capacity to trade, controlled margin, and cash that actually lands — exactly what a lender needs to back a builder at the best settings available.

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Refinancing involves replacing your current mortgage with a new one—typically with better interest rates or features—and can help lower your monthly payments, reduce total interest over time, or access equity in your property.

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Some lenders offer cashback when you refinance—a lump-sum incentive for switching your loan. These can help offset upfront costs like legal fees but always compare the overall cost of the loan, not just the cashback.

To find affordable refinance deals, compare current interest rates, fees, and special offers across lenders. Use rate comparison tools or consult a mortgage broker to identify competitive options with low rates and manageable costs.

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