Peter Arnold

Director at GAP Business Loans and Briars Funds Management Pty Limited

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

About

"In the world of commercial finance, the biggest risk isn't just the deal—it's the funding partner you choose”. As a Director of GAP Business Loans, it’s my role to ensure the team is across the details of every deal. GAP combines commercial credit parameters and common sense to manage even the trickiest deals, so, as the broker your reputation continues to benefit long after the transaction settles. We believe that rigid algorithms miss good opportunities, but human judgment captures them. We use our industry expertise to assess the real risk and work to get the deal done. This allows us to move with speed, simply because we understand the asset class better than the banks. The GAP Difference: Sound commercial decisions and strong industry relationships

Experience

  • Director at GAP Business Loans
    Mar 2019 - Present · 7 yrs 4 mos

    Founding Director. Part of the Briars group of Companies. Providing a finance platform for SME loans, Developers residual stock loans and equity release loans. Approvals within 5 days, settlement within 14 days. www.gaphomeloans.com.au

  • Managing Director at BRIARS FUNDS MANAGEMENT
    May 2015 - Present · 11 yrs 2 mos

    Briars Monthly Income Fund - consistently returning 8.1% pa, net of fees, paid monthly First Mortgage Security. Weighted Average LVR in the Fund of 65%. Secured by completed property ONLY, no construction exposure. www.briarsfundsmanagement.com.au

  • Director at Trilogy Funds
    Jun 2011 - Apr 2015 · 3 yrs 11 mos

    Property and Mortgage Funds Management. Board Member. Director of Property. Member of the Investment Committee. Consulting to "Private Clients & Family Offices regarding their property requirements to maximise desired outcomes through the repositioning of assets.

  • Director at CYRE Funds
    Mar 2006 - Jun 2011 · 5 yrs 4 mos

    CYRE Trilogy specialising in distressed property workouts in the Funds Management area.

  • Director at Austgrowth Property Syndicates Limited
    Sep 1997 - Nov 2005 · 8 yrs 3 mos

    Founding Director. Establishment and management of $230,000,000 FUM secured by commercial and industrial assets across eastern Australia.