Woodbridge Private Credit Fund

Fund Performance

Key Features at a Glance

  • The Fund is an open-ended, unregistered, unit trust.

    The Fund provides investors with direct and indirect exposure to 1st mortgage (senior secured) Australian and New Zealand real estate loans– with an ESG integrated investment process and philosophy. All loans in the portfolio have a valuation prepared by an independent, qualified and registered valuer.

    The Fund does not provide exposure to high-risk loans such as preferred equity loans, mezzanine finance, 2nd mortgage loans or corporate loans.

  • The Australian and New Zealand private credit market is worth an estimated $500 billion of which banks currently have a 90% market share. Private credit (sometimes called non-bank lending or private debt) is the provision of loans by private / alternative lenders (i.e., loans provided by lenders other than banks).

    Market dynamics and regulatory changes have seen Australian and New Zealand banks materially reduce their exposure to real estate financing, creating an opportunity in the lending market. This opportunity stems from a lack of competition, resulting in increased returns for the provision of 1st mortgage (senior secured) debt while risk remains manageable due to the strong structural demand for property and moderate loan leverage.

    In America and Europe, this trend has largely played out with the banks’ share of the lending market reduced to 40-50%. It is our view that this trend will continue to play out in Australia and New Zealand, expanding the market for existing and new participants.

    This has left a void in the market - a dislocation - and represents a unique opportunity for investors to participate in private credit.

    Woodbridge’s investment strategy is to take advantage of this dislocation and provide investors with direct and indirect exposure to 1st mortgage (senior secured) Australian and NEA Zealand real estate loans - with an ESG integrated investment process and philosophy.

  • Asset backed real estate loans across office, industrial, land, hotel, retail, apartments, townhouse, land subdivision and mixed use.

    Concentration limits apply.

  • $25,000 Minimum initial investment

    $25,000 Minimum additional investment

    $25,000 Minimum investment balance

    $25,000 Minimum withdrawal amount

  • Monthly

  • Quarterly with monthly best endeavours

  • Management Fee of 0.50% per annum.

    There are no performance fees.

  • Only Wholesale Clients can apply for Units in the Fund pursuant to the IM. In Australia a Wholesale Client means a person or entity defined as such under section 761G and section 761GA of the Corporations Act 2001, or in the case of New Zealand, means a person who is a wholesale investor as defined by the Financial Markets Conduct Act 2013 (NZ) (Wholesale Client).

  • The potential benefits associated with investing in the Fund include:

    • Attractive risk-adjusted returns

    • Stable monthly income

    • Low volatility

    • Potential hedge against inflation

    • Experienced investment team

    • No exposure to high-risk loans

    • Low management fee

    • Low minimum investment

  • All investments are subject to risk. The significant risks associated with the Fund are described in the IM. Before investing in the Fund, you should carefully consider the risks associated and obtain professional financial advice on whether an investment in the Fund is suitable for your investment objectives, financial situation and needs.

Why is the Fund Different?

Fully Transparent

The fund is fully transparent and does not hide loans or fees. We provide full transparency to the underlying loan book, so the portfolio risk and return is clear to investors.

Non-Blended Fund

The fund is not a blended mix of multiple loan types and multiple security types producing a blended, and often hidden, portfolio risk and return – the fund has a single loan security type.

First Mortgage Loans Only

The fund only invests in pure first mortgage (senior secured), asset backed loans with a focus on capital preservation throughout the credit cycle. No 2nd mortgage or corporate loans.

External Trustee

The fund is governed by an independent trustee who is responsible for overseeing the operations of the fund and acting in the best interests of our investors to provide independent oversight.

ESG Framework

The fund uses an ESG integrated investment process and negative screen on all loans to align with our Responsible Investment Framework - we are also RIAA certified.

Real Estate Experts

The fund is managed by an experienced real estate investment team that has managed over $5 billion of loans through multiple economic cycles, with NIL loan impairments.

How to Invest

  • Financial Advisers

    Invest via Platform

    Macquarie Wrap | HUB24 | Netwealth | BT Panorama | Praemium | Powerwrap | CFS

  • Investors

    Click Here for Online Application

    This fund is open to wholesale investors in Australia. (Minimum investment is $25,000).

Key Documents and Information

Information Memorandum

Application Form

Additional Investment Form

Change of Details Form

Withdrawal Form

SQM Research Report

Platforms and Research Ratings

Certified Responsible Investment

The Woodbridge Private Credit Fund has been certified by the Responsible Investment Association Australasia (RIAA).

RIAA’s Certification Program is the leading initiative for distinguishing quality responsible, ethical and impact investment products and services in Australia and Aotearoa New Zealand and is the longest running responsible investment program in the world.

The Certification Symbol is recognised by investors and consumers across the region, providing confidence that a product is delivering on its responsible investment promise and meeting the Australian and New Zealand Standard for responsible investing.

With interest in responsible and ethical investing at an all-time high, research shows that the overwhelming majority of Australians and New Zealanders prefer to invest in a product or organisation that has been independently certified for its responsible investment practices.

Get in touch.

Please get in touch if you would like a copy of the Information Memorandum (IM) or want to talk to a member of our Investor Relations team.