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Looking for better terms on your property loans?

Building to Green Star or Homestar could make your project eligible for a discounted green loan. NZGBC has a range of tools for verifying the sustainability of existing buildings, great for landlords and their investment loans. 

There are a range of business loan options available to help you achieve your sustainable outcomes.

Take a look at the options below or ask your bank about lower interest green lending.

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ANZ Sustainability-Linked Loans & Green Finance ANZ Sustainable Finance
ASB Business Sustainability Loan ASB Business Sustainability Loan
BNZ Sustainable Finance Framework BNZ Sustainable Finance
Kiwibank Sustainable Business Loan Kiwibank Sustainable Business Loan
Westpac Sustainable Business Loan Westpac Sustainable Business Loan

 

Disclaimer: The list above is just a sample of organisations offering sustainable finance options.  NZGBC is not endorsing any particular organisation.

Investment finance options

Property owners have been using Green Star Performance and NABERSNZ to verify the sustainability of their property portfolios, obtaining better terms on investment finance from their bank/s. 

Take a look at the NZGBC Sustainable Finance Guide and talk to your financier/s today to explore options for your portfolio. Note that some financiers are also able to create bespoke sustainable finance deals to suit you.

 

 

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Real examples of green finance driving change

Discover how developers and property owners are unlocking financial value through sustainable building. 

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Oyster Property Group: Energy benchmarking the new business as usual

While Oyster’s approach to NABERSNZ certification has focused on performance, it’s also providing opportunities for better lending.

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Metlifecare 6x6 project

Metlifecare was able to refinance and expand its debt with a $1.25 billion sustainability-linked loan (SLL) – with one of the KPIs being the delivery of 6 x 6 Star Green Star properties within five years.

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Financial benefits of Homestar 6

This Homestar project realised a net saving of $148,640 over five years, purely from reduced interest costs.

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Read our Sustainable Finance Guide

We’ve created the Sustainable Finance Guide to help lenders and borrowers better understand what makes a building truly sustainable. With buildings responsible for around 20% of New Zealand’s emissions, our guide outlines how certifications like Green Star, Homestar, and NABERSNZ can support green loans and bonds. 

By using our rating tools, many in the property sector are already accessing better finance terms while cutting carbon. We’re also introducing pathways like a 30% emissions reduction target for NABERSNZ-rated buildings and recognising Homestar v5 under the Climate Bonds Standard—helping drive real change in how the sector finance the built environment. Find out more