SMSF Commercial Loans

Loan Purpose	Purchase commercial property with SMSF; Refinance of an existing commercial SMSF loan
Suitable Borrowers:	Corporate Trustees or Individual Trustee (minimum 2 members for Individual Trusts)
Min Loan Amount	$50,000
Max Loan Amount	$3,000,000
Max LVR	Up to 80%
Acceptable Securities	Category 1 and Category 2 Postcodes
Max SMSF Members	Up to 6 members
Repayment Options	Principal and Interest \| Interest only up to 5 years followed by Principal and Interest
Max Loan Term	30 years

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Commercial SMSF

Existing Contribution PAYG and Self-employed

Confirmation of 2 year contribution via:

Most recent 2 year SMSF Financials; OR
Most recent 2 year Retail/Industry Fund Super Statement (if new SMSF)

PAYG: most recent 2 payslips

Self-employed: None

Additional Contribution – PAYG

Most recent 2 payslips, where contributions above the mandatory amount are needed for servicing (and historically contributions are not evident/sufficient)

Additional Contribution – Self-employed

Where contributions above the mandatory amount are needed for servicing (and historically contributions are not evident/sufficient) the following will be required:

Full Doc: 2 years financials (i.e. Statement of Financial Position / Performance), tax returns and ATO notice of assessment.

Alt Doc: One of the following:

Accountant’s letter
Most recent 6-month BAS
Most recent 3-month business account statement

Credit History

Default paid up to $500 may be considered

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FAQs

Can my SMSF purchase a property that my business operates from?

Yes, as long as the property is owned by the SMSF and leased to your business under a commercial, arm’s-length lease that meets ATO requirements.

What types of commercial properties can an SMSF buy?

SMSFs can generally invest in standard commercial assets such as offices, warehouses, or retail spaces, provided they comply with the fund’s investment strategy.

How is rental income treated within the SMSF?

Rental income received by the SMSF is treated as fund income and can be used to meet loan repayments, expenses, and future investments.

Who is a Commercial Alt Doc SMSF Loan designed for?

Suited to self-employed borrowers, who can demonstrate their SMSF’s ability to service a loan through alternative documentation, such as business activity or rental income, instead of full financials.

Are there limits on borrowing through my SMSF?

Yes. The loan amount and structure must align with your fund’s investment strategy and borrowing rules under a Limited Recourse Borrowing Arrangement (LRBA).

Are there restrictions on who the tenant can be?

Yes. The tenant must pay a market-rate rent, and all lease terms must be at arm’s length, even if the tenant is your own business.

What happens to the property when the loan is paid off?

Once repaid, the SMSF continues to hold the property as an investment asset. Income from rent or future sales remains within the fund and is taxed at concessional super rates.

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SMSF Commercial Loans

Loan Purpose

Suitable Borrowers:

Min Loan Amount

Max Loan Amount

Max LVR

Acceptable Securities

Max SMSF Members

Repayment Options

Max Loan Term