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Industrial property finance in Silverwater
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Commercial property loans in Silverwater

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Buying commercial property in Silverwater?

We cover all commercial property finance requirements in Silverwater: strata units in the estate, standalone freehold sites, heavy industrial premises, and units held as an investment. Most purchases fall between $800,000 and $4 million. Check the zoning band before you offer, as the estate carries E5 Heavy Industrial alongside E4 and the two draw different lenders.

We can help you:

  • Buy the industrial unit your business already leases
  • Borrow up to 80% of the property value on standard industrial security. Up to 100% of the purchase price is achievable where you add equity from a property you already own.
  • Acquire a Silverwater industrial property as an investment
  • Refinance or release equity from a unit you already own
  • Buy into a strata complex or step up to a freehold site
  • Arrange finance for an SMSF commercial purchase
  • Fund a fit-out, mezzanine or racking alongside the property
  • Free up your working capital
  • Arrange finance through a trust or company structure

Who we help:

  • Established business owners who require finance between $50K to $30M
  • First-time borrowers who need a beginner-friendly strategy
  • Sophisticated borrowers and investors who need a unique strategy and deal structure
  • Urgent, time-sensitive deals that need to move quickly
  • Self-employed and trust-structured borrowers who need their income presented properly
  • Commercial property owners with multi-tenancy plans
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Commercial property loans in Silverwater

From strata units to showrooms, we get you funded

We work with the businesses trading out of Silverwater: light manufacturers, food and beverage operators, trade suppliers, importers and service businesses buying the strata unit they already occupy or the freehold next to it. We read your accounts the way a commercial credit team will, take the file to the lender best suited to that site, and manage it to settlement. Proximity is the whole reason people pay to be here, and it is also why the valuations hold up better than the outer estates.

Funding from $50K to $30M
from over 60 bank & non-bank lenders

  • ANZ
  • Bankwest
  • Bluestone
  • Bank of Queensland
  • Commonwealth Bank
  • Firstmac
  • ING
  • Macquarie
  • NAB
  • Pepper Money
  • Suncorp Bank
  • Thinktank

What we finance in Silverwater

We work with owner-occupiers buying the unit they trade from and for investors holding leased stock across the City of Parramatta estates. Industrial finance is a specialist area we can assist with. The purchases we can finance include:

  • Owner-occupier commercial property purchase
  • Investment commercial property and landlord finance
  • SMSF commercial property under a limited recourse borrowing arrangement
  • Commercial construction and development finance
  • Commercial property refinance and equity release

Silverwater is one of the few estates near the middle of Sydney that still carries an E5 Heavy Industrial band alongside its E4. That widens what you are allowed to do on a site and narrows the list of lenders comfortable taking it, at the same time. Which of the two you are buying decides most of the loan.

Commercial property loans in Silverwater

Why Silverwater businesses choose Ardent Capital Group as their commercial broker

Execution and strategy

Strategy first, then execution. We structure your deal properly and take it to the lenders we know suit this kind of deal, without sending the same request out four ways.

Clear advice for smart lending

Straight answers on LVR, structure and timing, including when a deal does not stack up.

A long-term partner

We stay with you well beyond settlement, with lasting relationships and ongoing support from the team.

Property types

The Silverwater purchases we work on most

A strata unit, a freehold site and a heavy industrial parcel in the same estate are three different lends. Below is how each one is actually assessed in Silverwater, and the suburbs we cover around it.

Strata units in the estate

Strata is the bulk of what trades in Silverwater, and it is how most businesses here buy their first premises. The entry price is lower than a freehold site, the outgoings are shared, and standard commercial security still reaches up to 80% of value once your income is presented properly.

The scheme comes into the assessment with the unit. A valuer weighs your lot against the complex around it: the by-laws, the levy history, the sinking fund and how the neighbouring units are occupied. A complex full of long-term owner-occupiers reads very differently to one running on short leases.

  • Assessed on the lot, its by-laws, the strata levies and the sinking fund balance
  • The ratio of warehouse to office or showroom within the unit feeds the valuation
  • Roller-door height and whether the unit takes a container are practical value drivers here
  • Some lenders apply a minimum floor area, and that limit is one of the first things we check
  • Prepare the strata plan, recent levy notices and the last AGM minutes
  • Terms run 25 to 30 years with non-bank lenders, against the 10 to 15 the major banks commonly publish

Standalone freehold sites

A standalone freehold in Silverwater is the step up most growing businesses here are aiming at, and it is a cleaner lend than strata because there is no scheme sitting behind the title. The loan is serviced by trading cash flow, so lenders read your accounts as closely as the building.

What lifts the valuation is the practical stuff: clearance height, hardstand, three-phase power, awning cover and whether a semi can turn on site. Each of those widens the pool of businesses that could take the site on if you ever left, which is exactly what the valuer is testing.

  • Standard industrial security reaches up to 80% of value with full financials
  • Clearance height, hardstand, power supply and truck access all feed the valuation
  • Alt-doc is available on BAS and an accountant's declaration where recent accounts are not ready
  • A deposit funded from equity in a property you already own is common here and often cheaper than cash out of the business
  • Prepare two years of financials, tax returns, ATO portals and your entity or trust deed
  • GST usually applies unless the sale qualifies as a going concern with tenants in place

Heavy industrial and E5 sites

Silverwater carries an E5 Heavy Industrial band that most estates its distance from the CBD do not. It permits uses an E4 site cannot take, which is valuable if your operation needs it, and it changes the credit conversation because fewer lenders write against heavy industrial security.

Site history is the live question rather than the zone itself. Where a property has carried a heavier use, some lenders will want a Preliminary Site Investigation and some will not take it at all. We find that out before an application goes anywhere, so you know which lenders are genuinely in play.

  • E5 Heavy Industrial permits uses E4 does not, and it narrows the lender list rather than closing it
  • A Preliminary Site Investigation may be required, and we tell you who will still proceed with one on file
  • Bunding, trade waste approvals and EPA licensing all sit alongside the finance and are worth confirming early
  • Specialised plant fixed to the site is usually valued separately from the property
  • Provide the survey plan, any existing site reports, and details of current and previous use
  • Where a site is genuinely unsuitable as security we will tell you plainly and early

Units held as an investment

A tenanted unit is an income stream before it is a building. The rent passing, the covenant behind it and the lease expiry decide what can be borrowed against it.

The estate's turnover cuts both ways here. Tenants are easier to find than in a thin market, and leases are often shorter, so the remaining term and what the incentive was carry more weight in the assessment than they would on a ten-year covenant.

  • Priced on net passing rent, the tenant covenant and the weighted average lease expiry
  • Lease doc lending, where the lender verifies the rent rather than your income, runs 65% to 75% and steps down as the loan size rises
  • Full doc lending against the same standard industrial security reaches up to 80%
  • Interest cover, not just the rent, is what the credit team actually tests
  • A vacant unit is assessed on vacant possession, which narrows the lender list rather than closing it
  • Provide the lease, the rent schedule, outgoings and any incentive still running

Refinance and trade up

A lot of Silverwater owners bought a strata unit years ago and have since outgrown it. The equity in that unit is usually what funds the next step, whether that is a second unit, a freehold site or the plant the business actually needs.

Worth doing the valuation first rather than last. What the unit is worth now decides your LVR, and that decides whether you are buying with a deposit or bridging between two properties. We order that early because it changes the shape of the whole plan.

  • Release equity to fund a second unit, a freehold site, a fit-out or plant
  • Bridging between a sale and a purchase where the timing does not line up
  • Move from a bank term of 10 to 15 years to a non-bank term of 25 to 30 to reset the repayment
  • Consolidate a commercial loan and a business facility into one structure with one review date
  • Prepare recent financials, current loan statements, the lease and a rates notice
  • Break costs on a fixed facility are worth checking before anything is lodged

SMSF commercial property in Silverwater

Yes, a fund can buy Silverwater industrial property, and we arrange these. It is also one of the more intricate purchases in commercial finance, and the detail is what decides whether it works. The fund borrows under a limited recourse borrowing arrangement, the property sits in a separate holding trust, and the lender can only come after that one property.

We know this sounds complicated, and we can assist to make things clearer. We structure the finance, tell you which lenders will take a Silverwater industrial property as SMSF security and on what terms, and bring in the SMSF specialists and licensed advisers who set the fund side up. You will not be working it out on your own.

  • From 10 August 2026 a new arrangement can only be used for business real property: a unit used wholly in a business generally qualifies, a unit with a residence attached generally does not
  • Your operating company leases the property back from the fund, in writing, at market rent supported by an independent appraisal, and the rent has to actually be paid
  • Cross-collateralisation is not available inside super, so the fund needs its own deposit and the 100% LVR structures described elsewhere on this page do not work here
  • Standard commercial security inside a fund is generally available to 65% to 80% of the lender's valuation, with cash left in the fund after settlement
  • The arrangement funds a single asset, so fit-out, plant and goodwill are financed separately outside the fund
  • The bare trust has to exist before contracts are signed, and in NSW the deed is executed after the contract, by the bare trust trustee rather than the fund trustee

Our complete list of services

  • Buy the premises your business operates from
  • Acquire a commercial property as an investment
  • Borrow up to 60% to 80% depending on the asset class
  • Finance medical, industrial, retail, office or hospitality property
  • Refinance an existing commercial loan
  • Release equity for growth or another purchase
  • Structure an SMSF commercial purchase
  • Fund a construction or development project
  • Arrange finance through a trust or company structure
  • Buy specialist assets like childcare or licensed venues
  • Free up your working capital
  • Bridge a settlement timing gap
  • Consolidate a commercial property portfolio
  • Move a property into super
  • Provide personal and home finance for owners
  • Support first-time commercial property buyers

The areas we service

We are based in the Sydney CBD and work across the City of Parramatta estates and the suburbs around them regularly. Wherever your property sits, we know the lenders and valuers active in that pocket and how they read the local zoning, site history and tenant demand. The areas we cover around Silverwater include:

  • The Parramatta River industrial belt — Camellia, Rydalmere, Clyde, Granville, Ermington
  • Olympic Park and the Homebush Bay peninsula — Newington, Sydney Olympic Park, Wentworth Point, Rhodes, Homebush West, Concord West
  • The Auburn and Lidcombe corridor — Auburn, Lidcombe, Berala, Rosehill
  • Towards Parramatta and RydeParramatta, Mays Hill, Dundas, Melrose Park, Meadowbank

Macquarie Park and Smithfield are a short drive from here and we work them the same way.

Not on the list? We still cover it. We arrange commercial property finance right across Greater Sydney and NSW, and we work with clients Australia-wide.

Our process

How it works

1

We understand your scenario

We talk through the Silverwater property, your business and timeline, and any complexity in your structure.

2

We find the right lender

We match your deal to the lender on our panel best suited to it for that asset and precinct.

3

You receive clear terms and guidance

We present indicative terms and explain what we recommend, and why.

4

We stay with you beyond settlement

We manage everything through to settlement, then stay in your corner well beyond it, with ongoing support from the team.

Lender features compared

How commercial property loans compare across lenders

Commercial loan feature Major banks Non-bank lenders Availability
Maximum LVR60% to 75%Up to 80%Standard
Owner-occupier financePreferred ratesAvailableCommon
SMSF purchaseUp to 65%Up to 70%Popular
Interest-only periodsUp to 5 yearsUp to 5 yearsCommon
Loan termUp to 25 to 30 yearsUp to 25 yearsFlexible
Lease / WALE (investment)Longer WALE preferredShorter WALE consideredImportant
Approval timeframe*3 to 6 weeks2 to 4 weeksVaries
Best suited forEstablished borrowers, standard assetsComplex structures, higher LVR, specialised assets

*IMPORTANT: These are indicative figures only. Terms, LVRs and approval timeframes vary with borrower capacity, security type and individual lender criteria, and are subject to change. Figures are a general guide, not a quote or an offer of finance, and not a representation that finance is available on these terms.

Frequently asked questions

How much does local knowledge actually change the outcome?

It helps to work with a broker who knows the area well. A broker working in this estate knows how lenders and valuers read it, from a small strata unit off Silverwater Road to a freehold parcel in the heavy industrial band. Ardent Capital Group is based in the Sydney CBD on Clarence Street, arranges commercial property loans in Sydney, and works in Silverwater and across Australia.

You are in the city. Can you handle a purchase out here?

Yes. We work across the City of Parramatta estates and the surrounding suburbs, including Camellia, Rydalmere, Auburn, Lidcombe and Sydney Olympic Park. Most of the process runs by phone, email and video, and we come to site when it helps, so the distance is never the thing that slows a deal down.

How much finance can you help me access?

We arrange $50K up to $30M. Strata-heavy stock means a lot of purchases sit at the smaller end, and buyers consolidating several units reach much higher.

Do you only do industrial, or retail and medical as well?

We fund the full range here: strata industrial units, freehold warehouses and factories, heavy industrial sites, service commercial and showroom premises, and the retail around the local centre. Lender appetite differs across all of them, which is why we match the property to the lenders that write it.

How fast can commercial finance be arranged?

A straightforward owner-occupier purchase with clean financials usually settles in four to six weeks, and can be as quick as two weeks where the documentation is ready at the start. SMSF, heavy industrial and construction deals take longer. We give you a realistic timeline for your specific property before you commit to an exchange date, so the contract and the finance are working to the same calendar.

Can an application that has been knocked back be revived?

Often, yes. A decline from one lender does not mean the deal is not fundable, and on industrial security it frequently means the file went somewhere with no appetite for that zone or that site. Non-bank and specialist commercial lenders take a different view on LVR, income presentation and asset type. We will give you a straight assessment of what is achievable before proceeding.

What do we get from you that we would not get elsewhere?

Ardent Capital Group brings the same method to every client: execution and strategy, clear advice for smart lending, and long-term growth. That means the right lender, structure and timing, straight advice so you borrow with confidence, and today's deal built toward where you want to be tomorrow. We are specialists in helping business owners secure finance to purchase their own property, and we understand the complex structures that often sit around it, including multiple trusts, holding companies and self-managed super funds. In Silverwater that method earns its keep on the zone band and the scheme. We find out which lenders will hold your specific title before an application is lodged, and we present trading income across your entities the way a credit team expects to read it. We have facilitated more than 1,000 commercial and residential mortgages and funded over $2B. Every figure is subject to serviceability, lender appetite and approval.

What paperwork should we get ready?

A typical application needs identification, the contract or property details, recent business and personal financials, tax returns, bank statements, and details of your entity or trust structure. Strata adds the plan and levy notices, leased property adds the lease and a rent schedule. We give you a specific checklist up front so the application is submitted right.

What is the most we can borrow against a place like this?

Standard industrial security reaches up to 80% of value. Up to 100% of the purchase price is achievable where you add equity from a property you already own. A heavy industrial site or a known environmental history can move the number, so send us the address and we will give you a real figure.

Does the E5 Heavy Industrial zoning change the loan?

It changes who will write it. E5 permits uses an E4 site cannot take, which is why some businesses need to be in that band, and fewer lenders are comfortable holding heavy industrial security. It does not put the purchase out of reach. It means the shortlist is shorter, and knowing who is genuinely on it before you exchange is the useful part.

Where do commercial rates sit at the moment?

A commercial rate is set per file rather than off a shelf price. It moves with the zone band and site, the LVR, the loan size, the entity you borrow through, and whether the lender is verifying your full financials or just the lease. We will tell you the range your deal genuinely sits in before you spend anything, and where the levers are.

What is the stamp duty on commercial property in NSW?

Transfer duty is charged on the dutiable value of the property on the general NSW scale, and there is no owner-occupier or first-buyer concession the way there is on a home. Surcharge purchaser duty applies to residential-related property, so a purely commercial purchase is generally outside it. Duty and GST are funds you bring to settlement rather than part of the loan, so we set your funds-to-complete figure with you before you exchange. Revenue NSW publishes the current scale.

How are values worked out in a market like this one?

The methodology is the same nationally, but the inputs are local. A valuer here weighs clearance height, hardstand, power and truck access, then reads them against recent sales in the same estate, of which there are usually plenty. An owner-occupier purchase is assessed on vacant possession, and a leased unit on its passing rent and the strength of the covenant.

Is a strata unit harder to finance than a freehold site?

Not harder, just assessed on more. With strata the valuer weighs your lot and the scheme behind it, so the by-laws, the levy history and the sinking fund all come into the file. A well-run complex with owner-occupiers in it supports the valuation. We ask for the strata paperwork up front so nothing surfaces late.

Can our SMSF buy the building we trade from?

Yes, it is possible, and we arrange these. It is also one of the more intricate purchases in commercial finance, and the detail is what decides whether it works. The fund borrows under a limited recourse borrowing arrangement, so the property sits in a separate holding trust and the lender can only come after that one property. From 10 August 2026 a new arrangement can only be used for business real property: a unit used wholly in a business generally qualifies, a unit with a residence attached generally does not. Your operating company leases the property back from the fund, in writing, at market rent supported by an independent appraisal, and the rent has to actually be paid. Cross-collateralisation is not available inside super, so the fund needs its own deposit and the 100% LVR structures described elsewhere on this page do not work here. Standard commercial security inside a fund is generally available to 65% to 80% of the lender's valuation, with cash left in the fund after settlement. We know this sounds complicated, and we can assist to make things clearer. Reach out to our team and we will guide you through the entire process. We structure the finance, tell you which lenders will take a Silverwater industrial property as SMSF security and on what terms, and bring in the SMSF specialists and licensed advisers who set the fund side up. You will not be working it out on your own. Get that right and it is a solid, compliant structure. Our business real property page sets out what that test requires and the situations that decide it.

Do you charge fees for commercial mortgage broking?

Most of the time, no. Where a deal needs significant preparation or is unusually complex, a small mandate fee may apply, and we will always tell you plainly before any work begins.

What areas do you service?

Although we are based in Sydney, we service clients across all major Australian cities, including Melbourne, Perth, Brisbane, the Gold Coast, Adelaide, Canberra and Hobart, along with their surrounding regional areas. Wherever your commercial property is located, we can arrange your finance.

What other finance can you assist with?

Although our main speciality is property loans for business owners, we also assist with asset finance and working capital for Silverwater businesses. On asset finance, that covers machinery, forklifts, commercial vehicles, racking and fit-out. On working capital, we arrange business overdrafts, lines of credit and cash-flow funding to cover stock, supplier payments and cash-flow gaps. We also arrange home loans, planned alongside your commercial borrowing: cross collateralisation, guarantees, shortfalls and trust income included. See home loans for business owners.

I have been a business owner for a few years, but this will be my first commercial loan. Are you beginner friendly?

Yes. That is our core ethos, helping you understand the right strategy, structure and clear advice from the very first conversation. Our main borrower profiles are established business owners and commercial property investors seeking finance from $50,000 upwards for their company, so a first commercial loan is well within our wheelhouse. Smaller sole-trader and consumer-style ABN lending sits outside our field.

Can you give financial advice?

No. Arranging finance and advising on financial products are two different disciplines, and we do the first. What we bring is the credit analysis lenders require, the structuring of the facility, and the strategy for putting your application in front of lenders whose appetite matches it.

Because we act as a credit representative under an Australian Credit Licence, we do not give financial product, superannuation, taxation or legal advice, and nothing we provide should be taken as such. Where your circumstances need that input, we are happy to work with your accountant, financial adviser and solicitor to understand the full picture before anything is submitted.

The information on this page is general in nature and does not take account of your objectives, financial situation or needs.

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