Trilogy Funds has appointed experienced property finance specialist Daniel Trist to the newly created role of Head of Origination, reflecting the continued growth of the organisation’s lending business and its commitment to supporting Australia’s expanding property development sector.

The appointment comes as Trilogy Funds’ lending arm experiences significant growth, underpinned by increasing demand for non-bank lending solutions and a growing pipeline of residential and mixed-use development projects across Australia. Trilogy Funds’ lending activities are primarily funded through the Trilogy Monthly Income Trust, which currently manages $1.1 billion in funds under management, providing a strong platform to continue expanding its loan book.

Mr Trist will lead Trilogy Funds’ origination strategy, deepen industry relationships and drive the sourcing and execution of new development financing opportunities. Trilogy Funds typically provides loans ranging from $5 million to $50 million, supporting projects that play an important role in addressing Australia’s housing supply challenges.

Clinton Arentz, Head of Lending at Trilogy Funds, said the appointment reflects both the growth of Trilogy Funds’ lending business and the significant opportunity emerging in the Australian development finance market.

“We are delighted to appoint Daniel as Head of Origination as Trilogy Funds embarks on its next phase of growth,” Mr Arentz said.

“Daniel brings extensive experience in originating and structuring complex property finance transactions, strong relationships across the broker and borrower communities, as well as a deep understanding of what developers require in today’s market.

“As we continue to expand our lending activities, Daniel will play a vital role in strengthening our origination capabilities, growing our loan book and ensuring we continue to deliver tailored financing solutions across our broker and borrower networks for quality development projects across Australia.”

Mr Trist joined Trilogy Funds as a Senior Portfolio Manager in June 2025, bringing with him extensive credit and property finance expertise from senior lending roles most recently at La Trobe Financial. He has developed extensive experience across originations, credit assessment and portfolio management, with a particular focus on development finance.

Mr Trist said he was excited to lead Trilogy Funds’ origination strategy at a time when demand for private credit and non-bank lending solutions continues to grow.

“I am incredibly proud to step into this new role at such an exciting time for Trilogy Funds and the broader property market,” said Mr Trist.

“Australia’s housing supply challenge creates a significant need for developers to access reliable and responsive sources of funding. Trilogy Funds has built a strong reputation for partnering with experienced developers and working closely with brokers to deliver tailored financing solutions that meet the needs of borrowers. I look forward to expanding these relationships, enhancing the broker experience and supporting the next generation of development projects that will help address Australia’s housing needs.”

Mr Arentz noted several macroeconomic and policy factors are expected to support increased demand for development finance in coming years.

“The Federal Government’s National Housing Accord has set ambitious housing delivery targets that will require substantial private sector investment and funding support. Additionally, recently legislated tax reform will likely encourage investment into newly constructed housing, which could further stimulate development activity,” Mr Arentz said.

“The continued retreat of major banks from segments of the development lending market are also creating significant opportunities for experienced non-bank lenders such as Trilogy Funds.

“Trilogy Funds’ 20 years of experience and proven track record in development lending position us well to help finance the projects needed to deliver additional housing supply. Daniel’s appointment ensures we have the leadership and expertise in place to capitalise upon this opportunity and continue growing our financing business.”

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