Private Property Finance

The Bank Said No.
We Say Let's Talk.

Specialist bridging finance, development funding and asset-backed lending for South African property professionals. Term sheets within 48 hours. Speak directly with a principal decision-maker — not a call centre.

48hr
Term Sheet Turnaround
R500M+
Capital Deployed
150+
Transactions Funded
Direct
Principal Decision-Makers

Traditional Lenders Move Too Slowly for Your Deal

Committee meetings, weeks of deliberation, template-driven credit policies. While the banks stall, your property opportunity slips away — or your transfer sits in limbo, locking up capital you need right now.

Stonebridge Moves at the Speed of Your Transaction

We are property-specialist private lenders. No committees, no call centres. Whether you need to bridge a transfer, exit a development, or unlock equity in an unencumbered asset — we structure bespoke funding aligned with your exit strategy.

The Stonebridge Advantage

Capital That Moves at the Speed of Your Deal

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Rapid-Response Decisioning

In property, timing is everything. While traditional institutions deliberate for weeks, we deliver a non-binding Term Sheet within 48 hours. We move when the opportunity arises.

02

Asset-Class Intelligence

From inner-city residential conversions and student housing to industrial warehousing and sectional title developments, we understand the nuances of your asset class and the conveyancing cycles that drive it.

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Non-Template Structuring

Your cash flow isn't a template and your funding shouldn't be either. We craft bespoke structures — bridging finance, equity partnerships, bullet repayments — aligned with your project's exit strategy.

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Institutional Transparency

You deal directly with a principal decision-maker, ensuring you always know exactly where your transaction stands. No "black hole" of a call centre. Total clarity from Term Sheet to Payout.

Our Solutions

Funding Structured Around Your Need

Three distinct pillars of capital, each engineered for a specific audience and objective.

For Sellers, Agents & Home Buyers

Transaction Acceleration

You're asset-rich but cash-poor during the 3–6 month transfer window. We bridge that gap so you can access your equity today.

Property Seller Advance

Stop waiting for the Deeds Office. Access up to 80% of your equity while your property transfer is being processed.

Agent Commission Advance

You've closed the deal — why wait for the payout? Turn your signed sale agreement into immediate working capital.

Bond Applicant Finance

Bridge the gap between bond approval and registration. Cover moving costs, deposits, or urgent financial commitments.

For Developers & Professional Investors

Project & Development Finance

Your goal is project completion. You care about IRR and avoiding stalled sites. We provide the last-mile liquidity to get you across the finish line.

Developer Exit Finance

The "Last Mile" solution. Get the liquidity needed to finish construction, landscaping or compliance when your primary facility is tapped out.

Commercial Bridging

Rapid-response capital for auction purchases, "flip" opportunities, or breaking a property chain. Speed is the competitive advantage.

Refurbishment Funding

Capital for value-add plays where traditional banks won't lend until the work is done. We fund the renovation, not just the finished product.

For Business Owners & HNWIs

Specialised Capital

Complex deals that don't fit a standard box. If the math makes sense, we build the bridge — regardless of how unconventional the structure.

Asset-Backed (Bullet) Loans

No monthly cash-flow drain. Secure funding against unencumbered property with a single "bullet" repayment (Capital + Interest) at term-end.

Bespoke Structural Finance

For deals involving trusts, multi-jurisdictional assets, or unique collateral. If the math makes sense, we engineer the solution.

Equity Partnership Structures

Beyond pure debt — structured equity participation for larger transactions where aligned incentives create superior outcomes for all parties.

How It Works

From Enquiry to Capital in Three Steps

01

Submit Your Enquiry

Complete our eligibility form or call us directly. Provide basic details about your property transaction, funding requirement and timeline. No obligation, completely confidential.

02

Receive Your Term Sheet

Within 48 hours a principal decision-maker will present a non-binding Term Sheet outlining structure, rates, and conditions — tailored specifically to your deal.

03

Capital Deployed

Once terms are agreed and legal documentation finalised, funds are disbursed swiftly. You deal with the same principal throughout — complete transparency from start to finish.

Indicative Calculator

Does Your Deal Fit?

Use this tool to get an indicative sense of whether your project falls within our typical Loan-to-Value parameters. This is for illustration only — actual terms depend on a full assessment.

R10,000,000
R5,000,000
Indicative LTV Ratio
50%

This falls within our typical parameters. Submit an enquiry for a formal indicative term sheet.

*Indicative only. Stonebridge Finance does not guarantee approval. All facilities subject to credit assessment, legal due diligence and board approval. Not regulated by the National Credit Act.

Our Track Record

Asset Classes We Fund

Deep expertise across a range of South African property verticals, from residential developments to commercial refurbishments.

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Residential

Sectional title, estate housing, inner-city apartments

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Student Housing

Purpose-built student accommodation near universities

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Industrial

Warehousing, logistics centres, light industrial

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Commercial & Retail

Office conversions, retail strip malls, mixed-use

Student Housing

Inner-City PBSA Development

Developer exit finance for a 200-bed purpose-built student accommodation project in Braamfontein, Johannesburg. Funds deployed for final finishes and compliance sign-off.

R45M
Facility Size
Commercial Bridging

Industrial Portfolio Acquisition

Bridging facility enabling an investor to acquire a distressed industrial portfolio at auction, with a 90-day turnaround to long-term refinance.

R28M
Facility Size
Residential Refurbishment

Sectional Title Conversion

Refurbishment funding for conversion of a heritage building into 32 sectional title units in the Cape Town CBD. Traditional lenders declined pre-completion.

R18M
Facility Size

Speak directly to the decision-makers.
No committees. No bureaucracy.

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Start Your Funding Conversation

Complete the eligibility form and a principal decision-maker will contact you within 24 hours with an initial assessment. All enquiries are treated in the strictest confidence.

The Direct-to-Principal Promise

High-net-worth individuals and professional developers hate call centres. At Stonebridge, you speak directly to the people who make the decisions — from first call through to final disbursement.

Office
George, Western Cape, South Africa

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