Development Finance

Specialist Housing Development Finance
Move Faster. Build Smarter.

Access up to 90% of total development costs with fast, flexible funding.
Pre-contract drawdowns. Fixed pricing. A dedicated team that understands delivery.

€3M – €50M Approval in 4–6 weeks

Is This the Right Fit for Your Project?

Our Development Finance solution is designed for experienced residential developers delivering social, affordable, or mixed housing schemes in Ireland.

  • - Well located private residential developments.
  • - Projects backed by AHBs, Local Authorities, the LDA.
  • - Retirement villages.
  • - Developers with a proven track record.
  • - Sites with planning approved and ready to go.
  • - Minimum equity contribution of 10%.
  • - Fixed rate options for project duration, mitigating Euribor rate increases.
  • - Funding requirements of €3M to €50M.

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Experienced residential developers & contractors
Experienced residential developers & contractors
Approved projects in association with AHBs, Local Authorities or the LDA
Approved projects in association with AHBs, Local Authorities or the LDA
Funding requests of between €3m and €20m
Funding requests of between €3m and €20m

What to Expect
From First Review to First Drawdown

This is development funding without the delays.
A typical engagement with Financefair works like this:

  1. 1- Initial Fit Call
    We’ll review your site, timeline and funding requirement. No long forms — just a straightforward conversation with our development team.
  2. 2- Term Sheet & Legal Process
    Once aligned, we move quickly with your advisors. You’ll know your terms from the outset — fixed cost, no hidden conditions.
  3. 3- First Drawdown
    We release funding for site acquisition so you can get started, followed by monthly drawdowns that match your build programme.

⏱ Typical Timeline: 4–6 weeks
(Compared to 4–6 months with banks or state-backed lenders)

Our Solution

Why Developers Choose Financefair

Traditional lenders often slow things down. Financefair provides a faster, more flexible way to fund your development. We offer fast, flexible development funding that aligns with how real projects work — not internal red tape.



What Makes Us Different

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Pre-Contract Funding

Start before contracts are signed — move 4–6 months faster than with banks or state-backed lenders.
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Up to 90% Loan to Cost

– A larger quantum of funds available earlier.

– Less equity needed upfront.

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Monthly Drawdowns

Smooth cashflow aligned with works completed
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Fast Credit Approval

Time is money — decisions in days, not months
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Limited Recourse (SPV Only)

No personal guarantees — risk is ringfenced
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Experienced Legal & Advisory Team

We help you get through the paperwork quickly and efficiently

Development Finance Team

Amy Cullen

Amy Cullen

Head of Portfolio
Luke Clarke

Luke Clarke

Senior Analyst - Portfolio Management
Alex Dwyer

Alex Dwyer

Portfolio Manager

Ready to Build Smarter?

Whether you’re acquiring a new site or planning a phased delivery, we’re here to help you move faster — with clarity and confidence.