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Bank won't fund your development project? Discover flexible property development finance in NZ including full funding, mezzanine & top-up options outside servicing criteria.

Property Development Funding: Beyond Bank Servicing Criteria

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You've got the site. You've got the plans. You've got the builder. You've run the numbers twenty times—the project...

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Asset sale pending but need cash now? Learn how short-term working capital loans bridge the gap between sale agreements and settlements for NZ businesses.

Short-Term Working Capital: When You're Selling an Asset

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You've made the decision. The business is selling a major asset—equipment, property, a vehicle fleet, inventory, maybe...

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Need breathing room during property selldown? Discover how development bridge loans help NZ developers manage surplus stock, cash flow gaps & extended sales timelines.

Development Bridging Loans: Funding the Final Sprint to Selldown

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Construction is complete. The CCC is issued. Your units look fantastic. You've got a few sales under contract.

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Won a big contract but payment comes later? Discover how contract-based working capital helps NZ businesses fund delivery when revenue arrives at completion or irregularly.

Contract-Based Working Capital: Funding for Lumpy Cash Flow

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You just won the contract. It's significant—maybe the biggest job your business has ever landed. Six figures, possibly...

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Employment gap mortgage solutions in NZ. Luminate provides bridge loans during job transitions, redundancy, relocations & career changes when banks require continuous employment.

Employment Transition Loans: Mortgage Solutions Between Jobs in New Zealand

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You've accepted your dream job. The contract is signed, the start date is confirmed, and everything is falling into...

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NZ portfolio refinancing solutions. Luminate helps multi-property owners consolidate loans, release equity, and refinance when banks decline complex property portfolios.

Portfolio Refinancing: Solutions for Multi-Property Owners in New Zealand

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You own four investment properties across Auckland and Hamilton. Your portfolio is worth $3.2 million with combined...

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Non-bank refinancing solutions in NZ when banks won't extend your mortgage. Luminate provides refinancing options for credit issues, self-employment, and complex situations.

Non-Bank Refinancing: When Your Lender Won't Extend Your Mortgage

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Your fixed-rate mortgage expires in three months. You've banked with the same lender for eight years, never missed a...

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Retrospective consent funding in NZ for code compliance issues. Luminate provides finance for building consent rectification when banks decline properties with compliance problems.

Retrospective Consent Funding: Financing Code Compliance Solutions in New Zealand

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You're buying your dream home. The building inspection reveals what the vendor didn't disclose: the sleepout was built...

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Emergency settlement funding in NZ for urgent property purchase deadlines. Luminate provides fast settlement finance when banks can't meet tight timeframes or financing falls through.

Emergency Settlement Funding: Meeting Urgent Property Deadlines in New Zealand

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It's Wednesday afternoon. Your property settlement is scheduled for Friday at 2pm—just 48 hours away. Your bank calls: ...

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