A reliable alternative lending solution for your agricultural clients

Work with a specialist agricultural lender and refer with confidence. Understand current lending capacity and appetite.

AT A GLANCE


From $1,000,000

LOAN SIZE


Up to 3 years

TERM


Senior, first mortgage

SECURITY


Andrew Whitlock

andrew.whitlock@harvestbridge.com.au

Harvest Bridge finance solutions

Senior secured agricultural credit for proven operators.


SECTORS AND OPERATIONS

  • Broadacre and mixed farming

  • Livestock operations

  • Irrigation and horticulture

  • Regional agribusiness and value chain investments


STRUCTURE AND SECURITY

  • Senior secured, first mortgage

  • Whole-of-enterprise security considered

  • Off-Farm assets included

  • Flexible structures for viable operations


PURPOSES

  • Acquisition and growth

  • Refinance and debt consolidation

  • Development

  • Family succession

  • Working capital

  • Bridging finance

Referrals


WELL SUITED TO HARVEST BIRDGE
Characteristics we look for

  • A capable operator with a viable agricultural operation

  • Senior security over assets of appropriate quality and value

  • A clear purpose for the funds and a realistic exit strategy for the loan

  • A requirement of $1,000,000 or more (smaller loans can be approved by exception)

  • A structure that is non-standard but sound

  • A loan that traditional banks are unable to provide


LESS LIKELY TO FIT
Outside Harvest Bridge mandate

  • Consumer lending

  • Start-up businesses

  • Opportunities without senior security

  • Equipment finance

  • Livestock lending

SUBMIT A REFERRAL

What to include in an initial submission

You do not need a full application to start. Enough to understand the opportunity is plenty for a first review


Borrower and operation overview

The operator, the enterprise, location and scale


Existing facilities

Current lenders, balances and relevant timing


Purpose and amount

What the funds are for and the amount sought


Indicative financial position

Recent performance and outlook, current Assets and liabilities


Security offered

Properties and assets with indicative values


Timeframe and any constraints

Target settlement or key dates, if relevant

WORKING TOGETHER

How Harvest Bridge works with our brokers


A direct line

You deal with the people making decisions, not a call centre. Andrew Whitlock leads origination and will be your point of contact

01.


A quick response

We give you a clear early view on whether an opportunity may fit so you can advise your client with confidence

02.


Transparent and disciplined

Considered through independent credit and investment governance, with clear, transparent processes throughout

03.


Respectful of your relationships

Your client relationship is yours. We work to support your business in providing solutions for clients, keeping you informed throughout the process

04.

Your point of contact

Talk directly with a member of the Harvest Bridge team

Talk an opportunity through before you formalise a referral. Simply fill in the enquiry form