A flexible way you can invest in property, without having to own it.
Gain exposure to the property market, diversify your portfolio, and generate regular returns, without the complexity of being a landlord.
"A great alternative investment organisation who excel in communication, opportunities and relevant advice. Great service. Well done team!"

Rates from 5.50% p.a.*
First mortgage-secured investments.
Longevity and experience.
* Minimum $10,000. Subject to change and availability. Southern Cross Partners Ltd is licensed to provide peer-to-peer lending services under the Financial Markets Conduct Act 2013.
We offer a hands‑on, transparent approach to property investing, giving you direct access to high‑quality, first‑mortgage property loans.
Sourced through trusted mortgage advisers and directly from borrowers, each loan is secured by real property and carefully assessed before being made available to investors.
Unlike traditional property ownership, this approach allows you to invest in individual loans that align with your risk appetite, time horizon, and income goals.
We invest our own capital first, and provide detailed information on every loan and underlying security, so you can make informed decisions with confidence.
Trusted by Kiwis for decades.
Peer-to-peer investing. Here's how we do it.
Step 1.
A borrower applies for a short-term loan secured by property.
Step 2.
SCP assesses the loan application, approves it, and provides funding.
Step 3.
The loan is uploaded to SCP’s Investor Portal, where users can choose to invest in it.
Step 4.
Investments in loans earn interest, with payments made monthly.
Step 5.
When the loan is repaid, your funds are returned. Loans are fully managed by SCP on investors’ behalf.
Investing made easy.
When you browse our investment portal, know that each loan has undergone a rigorous assessment process and aligns with Southern Cross Partner’s strict lending criteria.
"I have found SCP to be head and shoulders above other similar businesses."
FAQs
If you have more questions you may find them answered on our FAQ page.
What is peer-to-peer investing?
Peer-to-peer (P2P) is a mechanism whereby an intermediary (us) puts an Investor (you) together with a borrower. The intermediary (us) manages both sides of the relationship. The Southern Cross Financial Group has been providing mortgage lending since 1997 and Contributory Mortgage Investing since 2009. P2P is simply the modern term for what we have been doing for years. Where we differ from most other P2P providers* is that:
1. We have proven experience and track record
2. All of our loans (your investments) are secured by way of a 1st registered mortgage over Real Estate
3. We use our own money to fund the loans initially, so this ensures that we have a robust credit system and are happy with each and every loan we make and then offer to our investors
*Some other P2P providers may have one or more of the above attributes.
Where do the loans come from?
The loans we lend on, and are offered to investors, come to us either via our network
of mortgage advisers across New Zealand, or direct from the borrower. Each loan application is rigorously assessed by our credit team to ensure it meets our strict criteria. We do not provide loans, or security property, from other property investment companies on our platform
How safe is my investment?
All investments carry risk, however, SCP peer to peer investments are supported by a first mortgage registered against a piece of Real Estate. Better yet, you are able to select the location and the Loan To Value ratio that best suits your investment risk profile and investment strategy.
Do you help me choose my investment?
Legally we are unable to give you investment
advice or help you choose an investment.
We can help explain any unclear procedural
matters, including questions about the portal.
If you would like advice regarding your overall
investment strategy, we encourage you speak
to a suitably qualified Authorised Financial Advisor.
What is the minimum investment?
Our minimum investment can be as low as $10,000.00 (ten thousand dollars) per individual loan but subject to availability. Each loan will have its own set minimum investment which can be dependent on the total loan amount and the number of preferred investors in a loan. For example a loan of $1m or more may have a minimum set of $50,000 allowing 20 investors to invest.


