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CDR Product Eligibility

ORDE’s lending products are offered on a risk rated basis, where a customer’s personal circumstances and lending needs are assessed to determine an appropriate risk category from Prime through to Specialist +. Detailed below are the common factors that could impact a customer’s risk grade away from Prime and into a tailored lending product.

Final risk grade eligibility is subject to full credit review as can be impacted by other risk indicators across an applicant’s employment history, income sources, credit history or security characteristics.

Borrowers

Acceptable Borrowers/Guarantors are outlined below


Individuals  
 

  • Australian or New Zealand citizens or permanent residents (appropriate VISA confirmation required if foreign document supplied) living in Australia or acceptable jurisdictions for expat loans.   

  • Other visas or in-flight PR applications are acceptable provided at least one borrower/guarantor is a citizen or Permanent Resident.    

  • Expats – An Australian or New Zealand citizen or permanent resident living overseas (See Expat Product)  

  • Minimum age of borrower is 18.   

Company Borrowers    

  • The company must have a valid ACN.   

  • All directors must be guarantors of the borrowing entity.   

Trust Borrowers   

  • Loans to a trust must be in the name of the trustee in its/their own right and also in its/their capacity as trustee.   

  • Discretionary, Unit, or family trusts permitted.  

Product specific eligibility

Employment History

PrimeNear PrimeNear Prime +SpecialistSpecialist +
Permanent FT/PT6 Months Current or 12 Months Industry3 Months Current or 12 Months Industry
Casual12 Months Current6 Months Current or 12 Months Industry
Self EmployedABN Minimum 24 Months (consecutive ABN structures acceptable) and GST Minimum 12 MonthsABN Minimum 12 Months and GST Minimum 6 MonthsABN Minimum 6 Months and GST Minimum 6 Months

Credit history and repayment conduct

PrimeNear PrimeNear Prime +SpecialistSpecialist +
Paid DefaultsUp to $500Unlimited up to $1,000 accepted
Up to 2 where listed 12 months agoUnlimited
Unlimited Unpaid DefaultsNoUp to $1,000: acceptedWhere listed over 12 months agoWhere listed over 6 months agoYes
Mortgage ArrearsNo Arrears< 1 month (paid)1 month3 months> 3 months
Other ArrearsNo Arrears1 month3 months> 3 months> 3 months
Discharged BankruptcyNoFrom 1 yearFrom 1 day

Residential – Product specific - Loan Size and LVR

Table below show maximum loan and lvr for Residential products for other products see product specific sections for their respective table (Cat 1 Metropolitan locations only when > 80% LVR) and speak to a broker regarding non metro locations.

SegmentLVRMaximum Loan Amount
Prime≤80%$3,000,000
Prime≤85%$1,750,000
Near Prime≤75%$3,000,000
Near Prime +≤80%$2,000,000
Specialist≤75%$1,500,000
Specialist≤80%$1,250,000
Specialist +≤75%$1,250,000
Specialist +≤80%$1,000,000

Residential – Product specific - Purpose

PrimeNear PrimeNear Prime +SpecialistSpecialist +
Debt ConsolidationUnlimited personal or business debts
Private LoanEvidenced conductCapitalised Interest
CashoutUnlimited for acceptable stated purpose (max $300,000 when >80% LVR)
Vacant LandAcceptable – Refer to Vacant Land productNot Acceptable
Max Land SizeUnlimited (on application)

Prestige – Product Specific: Loan Size and LVR

SegmentLVRMetro (Sydney / Melbourne / Brisbane^)Metro (All other Capital Cities)Cat 1 & 2
Prime≤75%$5,000,000N/AN/A
Prime≤70%$5,000,000N/AN/A
Prime≤60%$5,000,000$5,000,000$3,500,000

Prestige – Product Specific: Purpose

Prime
PurposeAny reasonable purpose including purchase, refinance, consolidation or equity release
CashoutUnlimited for acceptable stated purpose
Acceptable SecuritiesResidential security excluding Vacant Land
Max Exposure$7.5m (Individual exposures above $5m should be discussed with your BDM)
IncomePermanent PAYG, Self Employed (Full or Alt Doc) and Rental Income
Self EmployedABN Minimum 24 Months
Self EmployedGST Minimum 12 Months

Vacant Land – Product Specific: Loan Size and LVR

LVRResidential Cat 1Residential Cat 2
≤65%$2,500,000$2,000,000
≤70%$2,000,000$1,500,000
≤75%$1,500,000$750,000

Vacant Land – Product Specific: Purpose

CategoryRequirement
Acceptable SecuritiesResidential Cat 1 & 2 – Max 5 Acres
Acceptable SecuritiesResidential HBU Cat 1 & 2 – Max 1 Acre
Acceptable SecuritiesCommercial Cat 1 – Max 1 Acre
Intention to ConstructRefer to Construction Product – when migrating from Vacant Land product to Construction new application required and additional fees may apply
Customer ProfileRefer to Residential or Commercial Customer Profile requirements

Construction – Product Specific: Loan Size and LVR

LVRCat 1Cat 2
≤65%$5,000,000$2,500,000
≤70%$5,000,000$2,000,000
≤75%$3,500,000$1,750,000
≤80%$2,500,000$1,500,000

Construction – Product Specific: Purpose

PrimeNear Prime
PurposeConstruction of residential property or significant home renovations by a licensed / registered builder
RedrawFree redraw available after construction period
Acceptable SecuritiesResidential Vacant Land (max 5 Acres) and established residential properties
Construction CommencementConstruction must commence within 3 months of settlement. For Vacant Land purchases where construction commencement will exceed this limit refer to Vacant Land Product.
Construction PeriodConstruction must be completed within 12 months. Upon completion of the construction period the interest rate will convert to the standard rate for the product unless in arrears.
Self EmployedABN Minimum 24 Months (consecutive ABN structures acceptable)ABN Minimum 12 Months
Self EmployedGST Minimum 12 MonthsGST Minimum 6 Months

Commercial – Product Specific: Purpose

PrimeNear PrimeNear Prime +
Debt ConsolidationUnlimited debts
CashoutUnlimited for acceptable stated purpose
Acceptable SecuritiesOffice, Warehouse, Factory, Retail Premises, Light Industrial & Vacant Land (max 65%) – refer to Vacant Land product for Commercial Vacant Land securities
Acceptable Securities*Specialised securities considered case by case

Commercial – Product Specific: Acceptable income and documentation

PrimeNear PrimeNear Prime +
Permanent FT/PT6 Months Current or 12 Months Industry3 Months Current or 12 Months Industry
Casual12 Months Current6 Months Current or 12 Months Industry
Self EmployedABN Minimum 24 Months (consecutive ABN structures acceptable)ABN Minimum 12 Months
Self EmployedGST Minimum 12 MonthsGST Minimum 6 Months
Lease Doc – Term Remaining3 years (including options)2 years (including options)1 year (including options)

Commercial – Product Specific: Acceptable credit defaults and impairments

PrimeNear PrimeNear Prime +
Paid DefaultsUp to $500Unlimited up to $1,000 accepted
Paid DefaultsUp to $500Up to 2 where listed 12 months agoUnlimited
Unlimited Unpaid DefaultsNoUp to $1,000 acceptedWhere listed over 12 months ago
Mortgage ArrearsNo Arrears< 1 month (paid)1 month
Other ArrearsNo Arrears1 month3 months
Discharged BankruptcyNoFrom 1 yearFrom 1 day

Loan size limits & LVR: Full Doc & Lease Doc

CategoryLVRMaximum Loan Amount
Prime≤80%^$3,000,000
Prime≤70%^$4,000,000
Prime≤65%^$5,000,000
Near Prime≤75%^$3,000,000
Near Prime +≤75%^$2,000,000
Near Prime +≤70%^$3,000,000

Loan size limits & LVR: Alt Doc

CategoryLVRMaximum Loan Amount
Prime≤80%^$3,000,000
Prime≤70%^$4,000,000
Prime≤65%^$5,000,000
Near Prime≤75%^$3,000,000
Near Prime +≤75%^$2,000,000
Near Prime +≤70%^$3,000,000

Residential SMSF Requirements

Suitable for consumers who are trustees of a self-managed super fund who are seeking to invest in residential property within their fund where the purchase contract was exchanged prior to 10 August 2026 or refinance an existing Residential SMSF loan. The trustees should have a minimum of $150,000 within superannuation.

Objectives, financial situation, and requirements

The Loan Products are designed for individuals who may be seeking the following:

  • Obtain an investment loan to purchase residential property exchanged prior to 10 August 2026 within their super fund; or

  • Arranging to refinance an existing limited recourse borrowing arrangement (LRBA).

Commercial SMSF

  • Purchase of a commercial property meeting the grandfathered provisions (i.e., exchanged contract prior to 10 August 2026);

  • Purchase of business real property from 10 August 2026;

  • Refinance of an existing LRBA secured against commercial property meeting the grandfathered provisions (i.e., exchanged contract prior to 10 August 2026) or refinance of an existing LRBA secured against business real property.

Expat Borrower Requirements 

• Australian bank account where rental payments are made and repayments deducted  

• Must have an agent or power of attorney in favour of an Australian Resident (residing in Australia) or Australian Legal firm appointed to received legal notice on the behalf of the borrower. Identification of the agent or power of attorney must satisfy ORDE’s requirements. 

 

Non-Resident Borrower Requirements 

  • Australian bank account where rental payments are made and repayments deducted  

  • Must have an agent or power of attorney in favour of an Australian Resident (residing in Australia) or Australian Legal firm appointed to received legal notice on the behalf of the borrower. Identification of the agent or power of attorney must satisfy ORDE’s requirements.  

  • Credit Report from appropriate credit reporting agency of resident country to be supplied 

Disclaimer

ORDE Financial Pty Limited ACN 634 779 990 Australian Credit Licence 522079. ORDE Capital Management Limited ACN 636 165 378 Australian Financial Services Licence 523150 and Australian Credit Licence 523150.

Eligibility criteria and lending policies are subject to change and approval under ORDE's credit criteria. Terms and conditions apply. Information current as at 8 July 2026.