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Property developers often consider joint venture financing as a popular way to raise funds required to invest in a development project without using personal funds to pay for a deposit.
The Revolution team has compiled this guide to explain the three primary ways of using joint venture financing for property development.
It's worth remembering that there are other ways to raise development finance without a cash deposit, so get in touch if you're looking for innovative funding suggestions to get your project moving!
For further assistance with development financing options and finding the most competitive lending for you, give us a ring on 0330 304 3040 or email the team at info@revolutionbrokers.co.uk.
Joint venture finance is also called 100% development finance. No deposit is needed, and the lender will put up 100% of the budget required - hence the interchangeable terms.
In return, the lender gets a share of the profits, usually between 40% and 50%, although you'll need to clarify the exact profit share in the agreement.
Developers seek out this type of lending since the funding provider is usually well established in the market. They get professional backing from a joint venture development financier and the financial support required.
For lenders, they'll look for profitable, viable projects with impeccable planning before risking their cash - but in return, they will get a share of the profits without having to commit to a substantial amount of work.
You can work with a private investor as opposed to a funding provider. In most cases, you will need to set up a limited company called a Special Purpose Vehicle.
The SPV holds ownership of the property, with the developer and investor having shares or interests.
In this scenario, it is essential to work with a reputable investor since you don't have any third party involvement or regulatory oversight if things go wrong
We don't recommend approaching multiple investors, as there is potential for exposure to unethical investors, so it's wise to seek out a partner from a trusted source.
If you're weighing up potential investment routes and want to ensure you're making smart decisions about the most suitable financing for your development project, please get in touch, and we'll be happy to provide independent advice.
The third option is to work with a private investor to raise the required funds and then raise the total needed through a senior development finance provider.
The third option is to work with a private investor to raise the required funds and then raise the total needed through a senior development finance provider.
Using development finance reduces the required investment from your private partner and makes it a more straightforward proposition to pitch.
The investor likewise gets a good deal, as the investment value is smaller and the return higher.
If you opt for senior developer finance, the key is to ensure you're looking for an appropriate amount of financing in line with the profit margins available on your property development project - it has to be attractive to secure investment over and above other pitches.
However, if you're successful, you don't need to request a high investment from the developer finance.
If you don't have a deposit, a development finance lender will always need to assess other potential risks associated with your property development carefully.
In a standard development finance loan, the lender takes a charge over the property, whether that's a plot of land, building for renovation, or commercial unit.
The borrower pays a deposit or uses the equity in the property as a deposit source, so if anything goes wrong, the lender can repossess the premise and sell it to recoup the lending they're still outstanding.
In development finance, the risk is much greater. That's because the property probably won't be in a finished state and might not be worth as much as the gross development value anticipated once the development work is complete.
Therefore, a no deposit scenario is even riskier since if the lender advances 100% of the value of the work, they might be left with ownership of a property that isn't worth as much as the borrower paid for it.
Hence, the need to ensure your property developer finance application is robust, with built-in contingencies, comprehensive budgets, and complete plans to specify precisely what works you're planning and how much the property is expected to be worth.
Below we'll run through some of the key criteria a lender will analyse in this situation.
Every lender is different, so they'll all have varying policies and criteria that they'll need any applicant to meet before they can approve a development finance application.
The below list summarises the general borrower criteria you're likely to encounter:
Don't worry if you don't meet these criteria since specialist lenders can offer flexibility with their requirements.
Give Revolution Brokers a call if you're concerned about being a new developer, for example, and we'll steer you through the best financing options.
It is possible, but not always easy, to secure developer finance without a deposit - the vital factor is ensuring that every other aspect of your project plans is watertight and demonstrates an excellent opportunity for the lender to make a reasonable return.
Providing supporting information, thorough plans, comprehensive budgeting, and independent valuations all help prove that your project is well thought out, with few risks that it won't go to plan.
The mortgage advisors team has years of experience negotiating developer finance for many projects, from substantial commercial developments to first-time home renovations.
If you'd like advice from the independent, whole-of-market experts about the best way to finance your property development, with or without a deposit, please get in touch at 0330 304 3040, or drop us an email at info@revolutionbrokers.co.uk.
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