Join Thinktank Business Development Manager – Investments, Lauren Ryan in this Spotlight interview to discover more about Thinktank’s services as a bespoke commercial and residential, non-bank lender. Plus, learn about different mortgage trust options (income and high yield trusts), and how these options may provide an opportunity for SMSF investors to create an alternate income stream.
In this Spotlight, Lauren helps us to understand:
This Spotlight interview was conducted on 20 October 2021. Please note that the information presented in this Spotlight was relevant to the time of the recording.
What does Thinktank do?
The SME and SMSF market rely heavily on fit-for-purpose finance and investment solutions that meet the needs and expectations of both borrowers and investors.
Watch this short video and dive into how Thinktank works with investors as a bespoke commercial and residential property, non-bank lender.
Australian Real Estate Market focus - November snapshot
Gain a snapshot view of November’s highlights for the Australian property market, along with the near-term outlook, and take a closer look at Rider Levett Bucknall’s review of Australia’s crane activity in the residential sector during the third quarter of 2021.
High Yield Trust Monthly Performance Report as at October 2021
Retail continues to struggle as we wait for signs of a turnaround which may occur after the end of lockdowns. However, over the course of October, the High Yield Trust return has remained stable, experiencing zero losses and only two loans in arrears.
As at 31st October, Thinktank’s High Yield Trust returned 6.51%.
Income Trust Monthly Performance Report as at October 2021
About Thinktank
Thinktank is Australia’s leading specialist commercial and residential property lender, and provides private investors direct access to an asset class that has historically been dominated by the banks.
Thinktank’s income and high yield investment trusts appeal to investors seeking passive, secured, regular income derived from the residential and commercial property mortgages.
These two investment trusts are current returning 3.61% and 6.51% p.a. respectively. Thinktank has been lending to business owners, investors and SMSFs since 2006 to the tune of more than $4 billion.
About Lauren Ryan
Lauren Ryan is the BDM-Investments for Thinktank Commercial Finance. Lauren joined Thinktank in March 2018 to create brand awareness amongst the investment market and grow the funds under management in the Income and High Yield Trust.
Lauren is passionate about helping investors achieve their income goals with a fund manager they can trust. Lauren is a property investor herself and has invested in mortgage funds in the past as she believes it is very important to practice what you preach and have a real-life understanding of the same highs and lows of the investors’ funds she manages.
Lauren lives in Sydney’s eastern suburbs and when she isn’t working she is chasing waves at the beach and cheering on the Beasties at Woollahra Oval or the Sydney Roosters at the SCG.
About the SMSF Connect Spotlight Series
The SMSF Connect Spotlight Series is a series of short interviews, introducing our valued Connect member to some important product and service providers in the SMSF space, gaining new insights across a variety of sectors.
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This Spotlight was recorded on 20 October 2021. Please note that the information presented in this Spotlight was relevant to the time of the recording.