SMSF Loans

Use Your Super to Buy Property With the Right Guidance

Most people know their super grows slowly, but fewer realise they can use it to buy property and build wealth sooner if the structure is set up correctly.

A Smarter Way to Grow Your Super

With the right SMSF lending setup, you can:

  • Buy an investment property inside your super
  • Purchase commercial premises (even for your own business)
  • Use rent + super contributions to help repay the loan
  • Grow long-term wealth using leverage
  • Reduce tax while building your retirement balance

Many Australians don’t know this pathway exists or how to start, and that’s where proper SMSF lending guidance makes all the difference.

How SMSF Property Lending Actually Works

To buy property through a super, the structure must be correctly set up before a lender can approve any loan.

The Structure Involved
ComponentPurpose
SMSF (Trust)Holds investments, receives rent, pays expenses
Trustees / Corporate TrusteeManages the fund under ATO & lending rules
Bare Trust / Custodian TrustTemporarily holds property title during the loan
LRBA (Limited Recourse Borrowing Arrangement)Loan structure where only the property itself is used as security

Why You Need a Bare Trust

Under SMSF lending rules, the property title must sit in a bare trust until the loan is fully paid.
This protects the fund and ensures the loan meets compliance requirements.

Here’s what it means for you:

  • You still control the property
  • All rental income goes to your SMSF
  • Once the loan is cleared, the title moves into the SMSF name

It’s a compulsory part of SMSF lending, but most people have no idea where to begin. That’s why we make sure the structure is set up properly from the start.

Loan Features & Borrowing Capacity

Loan TypeLVRNotes
Residential SMSF LoanUp to 80%Rent + contributions help with repayments
Commercial SMSF LoanUp to 80%Ideal for business owners looking to buy their premises
Refinance Existing SMSF Loan✓Reduce your rate and improve long-term returns
Additional Benefits
Short-term setup → long-term retirement growth.

Why Work With Nigel Ferreira

400+ 5 Star Reviews
Award-winning broker
SMSF lending experience

Clients choose Successful Finance Group because we:

Most banks don’t focus on SMSF lending. We do.

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Your SMSF Property Journey

Buying property through super may sound complex, but we break it into clear, simple steps:

Step 1 - SMSF Loan Assessment

We check your borrowing capacity and eligibility.

Step 2 - Structure + Bare Trust Setup

We connect you with an accountant and financial adviser for tax and financial advice, while ensuring the lending structure is compliant.

Step 3 - Property Purchase + Long-Term Strategy

We guide you through the loan, settlement, and broader retirement planning pathway.

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Disclaimer

This information is general in nature and does not constitute SMSF, taxation or financial advice. You should seek advice from a qualified financial adviser, accountant and/or SMSF specialist before making decisions relating to superannuation or SMSF property investment.

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