Creative Lending. Disciplined Capital.

Private lending solutions informed by experience in property development, investment and alternative assets.

First mortgages, second mortgages, bridging finance and alternative asset lending.

Lending Solutions

Property Lending

  • First mortgages

  • Second mortgages

  • Residual stock loans

  • Development finance

  • Bridging finance

Alternative Assets

  • Heritage plates

  • Prestige vehicles

  • Watches

  • Precious metals

  • Collectibles

Special Situations

  • Urgent settlements

  • Complex transactions

  • Non-bankable borrowers

  • Restructuring situations

Every Opportunity Assessed on Its Merits

At Fortenum, we look beyond automated credit models and standard lending criteria.

Every transaction is assessed individually, with a focus on asset quality, exit strategy and risk management.

Our experience as principals, investors and developers allows us to evaluate opportunities from a practical commercial perspective.

Founder

Fortenum was founded by Fletcher Le Tet, an investor, developer and finance professional with experience across private credit, property and alternative assets.

Fletcher is the developer behind the international award-winning 161 Eastern project in Melbourne, recognised internationally for its architectural design and execution.

This combination of development, investment and lending experience provides a unique perspective when assessing opportunities and managing risk.

Recent Transactions

  • Residential Refinance

Refinancing of an existing private credit facility secured by residential property.

  • Development Site Acquisition

Short-term funding secured against a metropolitan development site.

  • Commercial Property Refinance

First mortgage facility secured by an owner-occupied commercial property.

  • Heritage Licence Plate Facility

Specialised lending secured against premium licence plate assets.

  • Urgent Settlement Funding

Fast approval and settlement for a time-sensitive acquisition.

  • Residual Stock Funding

Funding secured against completed residential apartments.

Assets We Understand

Fortenum lends against a broad range of quality assets, including:

  • Residential property

  • Commercial property

  • Development sites

  • Prestige vehicles

  • Luxury watches

  • Precious metals

  • Collectables and specialty assets

We focus on understanding the underlying asset rather than applying a one-size-fits-all approach.

Let's Discuss Your Requirements

Whether you require short-term funding, development finance or a tailored lending solution, we'd welcome a confidential discussion.

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