Fire Loans

Construction Loan

Funding released stage by stage, matched to your build

A construction loan isn't a lump sum it's progressive drawdowns tied to your builder's fixed-price contract, with interest charged only on funds you've actually drawn. We manage the lender side of that process so it keeps pace with your build.

Progressive drawdown
Interest-only during build
Fixed-price contract required

Who it's for

  • Buyers building a new home on a vacant block
  • Homeowners undertaking a major knockdown-rebuild
  • Buyers with a fixed-price contract from a licensed builder
  • Anyone who wants the lender side of a build managed for them, not left to chase

How it works

The same clear process every time, shaped around this specific loan type.

  1. 1

    Contract & plans review

    We review your fixed-price building contract and plans before approaching lenders, so nothing holds up approval later.

  2. 2

    Panel comparison for construction lending

    Not every lender handles construction the same way we compare valuation requirements, drawdown fees and rate treatment.

  3. 3

    Progressive drawdowns

    Funds are released at each construction stage as your builder invoices, with a valuation check at each milestone.

  4. 4

    Converts to a standard loan

    Once the build is complete, the facility converts automatically to a standard principal & interest home loan.

What's included

Stage payments matched to your builder

Drawdowns aligned to your builder's payment schedule slab, frame, lock-up, fit-out and completion.

Interest on funds drawn only

You're not paying interest on the full loan amount from day one, only on what's actually been released.

Valuation at each stage

Lenders check progress at each drawdown, which we help coordinate so it doesn't delay your builder's invoices.

Knockdown-rebuild & vacant land

Structured for both a straightforward vacant-land build and a knockdown-rebuild on your existing block.

Lock in your builder's fixed-price contract before we submit to lenders a contract that's still subject to change is one of the most common causes of delayed construction loan approval.

Common questions

How do progress payments actually work?
Your builder invoices at each stage of the fixed-price contract slab, frame, lock-up, fit-out, completion and the lender releases funds against each invoice after a valuation check.
Do I pay interest on the full loan amount straight away?
No interest is generally charged only on the portion of the loan that's actually been drawn down at each stage, not the full approved amount.
What happens if the build goes over budget or over time?
This is worth discussing with us and your builder early cost overruns can require additional funds to be approved, and delays can affect fixed-rate lock-in periods.
Can this be used for a knockdown-rebuild?
Yes the same progressive drawdown structure applies whether you're building on vacant land or rebuilding on your existing block.