RelloPay | Deferred payment plans for property marketing and listing costs

Issuer: Rello Finance Pty Ltd, trading as “Rello” (ACN 633 994 859)

Issue Date: 1 October 2023

Revision Date: 21 March 2024

Next Review Date: 31 March 2024

Version 3.0

 

1.0 This Target Market Determination

This target market determination (“TMD”) applies to Rello’s Deferred payment plans for property marketing and listing costs referred to as ‘RelloPay’ and has been prepared by the issuer in accordance with our obligations under the Design and Distribution Obligations under Part 7.8A of the Corporations Act 2001 (DDOs).

Rello provides real estate agencies and vendors of real property with payment solutions associated with selling a property.

This TMD contains a description of the product, including the key attributes and why the product is likely to be consistent with the likely objectives, financial situation and needs of consumers in the target market.

It also specifies any conditions and restrictions on the distribution of the product, details distributor reporting requirements and sets out set review dates as well as the events or circumstances which will prompt us to review the TMD (Review Triggers).

This document is not intended to provide financial advice. It forms part of Rello’s design and distribution framework for the product. It does not replace our terms and conditions or other disclosure documents that we may provide to our customers.

 

1.2 Product details

Real estate agencies require vendors selling a home to pay listing, marketing and product presentation costs associated with selling their property at the time of entering into an exclusive agreement with a Listing Agent to sell their property. Rello provides the vendor the payment option to pay upfront or defer to settlement the payment of such marketing costs normally associated with listing and selling a property. In return for paying those expenses up front on behalf of the vendor, Rello receives a share of the sales proceeds.

 

 1.3 Date from which this target market determination is effective

21 March 2024 (the Effective Date).

 

2.0 Product Description and Key Attributes 

The following is a summary of  the key attributes of the product:

 

Purpose Funding for property listing, marketing and property presentation costs associated with the sale of a property.
User Owner of a residential property who has entered into an exclusive agreement to sell their property
Exclusions Commercial Property, vacant land, industrial property, and property developments.
Advance Amount Up to a maximum of 2% of target selling price capped at $35,000
Fees A Service Fee is applicable and quoted as a percentage of the Advance Amount.
Repayment The Vendor sells to Rello the right to receive Advance Amount and Service Fee from a share of the sale proceeds, which is paid at settlement of the sale of the property or on the release of the deposit, the date the property is withdrawn from sale or 180 days of payment of the Advance Amount, whichever is earliest.

 

  1. Target Market 

The information below summarises the overall class of consumers that fall within the target market for this product, based on the key product attributes and the likely objectives, financial situation and needs that it has been designed to meet.

 

3.1 Description of the Target Market for the Product  

The product is designed for individuals who:

  • own a residential investment property in Australia which they have committed to sell;
  • want the ability to pay a fee in exchange for the option to defer upfront property listing, marketing and presentation costs until settlement of the sale of the property;
  • require an online fulfilment experience;

(the Target Market).

This product is not designed for customers who are able and willing to pay property listing, marketing and presentation costs upfront or can access an alternate cheaper option to pay these costs.

 

3.2 The appropriateness of the product for customers 

Rello has concluded that this product is consistent with the likely objectives, financial situation and needs of individuals in the Target Market because it provides residential property owners with the ability to make purchases of goods and services to list their property and defer the payment for these costs until property sale and settlement.

Specifically, the product is designed for consumers who have the financial capacity to service the financial obligations (including fees, if any) and repay the funds received from the sale of their property.

 

3.3 Product Eligibility

To be eligible for the product a customer must;

  • be at least 18 years old own a residential property that is ready to list and sell;
  • be a permanent resident or citizen of Australia;
  • have verifiable mobile telephone number and a valid address in Australia;
  • hold a valid ID with either a drivers licence or passport;
  • have an Australian issued debit card or have agreed to a Direct Debit Service Agreement; and
  • can demonstrate commitment to sell their residential property by either signing an exclusive sales authority with a Listing Agent or have executed an agreement to list their property via an online marketplace.

 

4.0 How this product will be distributed 

4.1 Distributor Onboarding 

The table below describes the methods of distribution that we have assessed as being suitable for our product. It also lists the distribution conditions relevant to each channel of distribution:

 

Method of Distribution Conditions

Direct – online

 
  • Only authorised staff are permitted to assist consumers with this product.
  • Authorised staff have the necessary training, skills and knowledge to assess whether the consumer is within the target market.
Third party distributors
  • Distributors, namely real estate agencies that meet our KYC/AML onboarding criteria, can refer their clients to us when they have an signed agency agreement.
  • Third party platforms and marketplaces that have a direct API integration with Rello and are the main supplier of technology to a real estate agency can refer consumers to us.
  • All applications from consumers referred to us by third parties are assessed by us.
  • Training is provided when a Distributor first onboards with Rello, and then on an ongoing basis when there is new staff or a refresh of training is required.
  • Training is a combination of (i) online video training; (ii) digital how-to explainers and step by step guides; (iii) a frequently asked questions documentation available through via the Rello knowledgebase; and (iv) where appropriate face to face training.

 

4.2 Adequacy of distribution conditions and restrictions

We have determined that the distribution conditions and restrictions will make it likely that consumers who consider the product are in the class of consumers that require a deferred payment option for costs associated with listing and preparing a property for sale because all applications must be assessed and approved by Rello irrespective of the source and the application process is designed so that only customers who fall within the target market will be approved.

We consider that the distribution conditions and restrictions are appropriate and will assist distribution in being directed towards the Target Market for whom the product has been designed.

 

5.0 Reviewing this TMD 

Rello has implemented the following monitoring program for the product which is designed to trigger a review of this TMD in the specified circumstances.

 

5.1 Review periods and review triggers  

The features of the product, and this Target Market Determination, will be reviewed no later than 12 months after the date of this Target Market Determination, and thereafter annually each October to assess the product’s continued suitability for the objectives, financial situation and needs of consumers in the target market. Reviews will take into account:

  • Quarterly review of the appropriateness of the product limits.
  • Quarterly review of the performance of each distribution method, including the referral of any consumers outside the target market;
  • Quarterly review of product and portfolio performance;

We will collect information on the number applications, number of active payment plans and repayments in relation to this product on a monthly basis.

The following circumstances (review triggers) will trigger an earlier review of this Target Market Determination, and of the suitability of the product to the target market:

  • If overdue account balances exceed 10% of the total outstanding balances.
  • If the ratio of complaints received to new payment plans issued exceeds 5% in any quarter.
  • If there is a significant dealing in the product outside the target market.
  • We identify that the product has caused, or may be likely to cause, consumer harm.
  • There is a material change to the product or the terms and conditions
  • There is a material change in the law or Regulator expectations.

 

6.0 Reporting and Monitoring the TMD 

6.1 Product complaints

Distributors must report all complaints they receive in relation to the product as they occur so that they can be resolved by us immediately. Each report must include the following:

  • the identity of the distributor;
  • the product name;
  • the customer’s name; and
  • the exact details of the complaint.

 

6.3 Significant dealings

Distributors must report any significant dealings in the product to consumers outside the target market to us within 10 business days of becoming aware of the significant dealing.

 

DepositPay | Early Deposit Access for Vendors

Issuer: Rello Finance Pty Ltd, trading as “Rello” (ACN 633 994 859)  

Issue Date: 1 November 2022

Revision Date: 21 March 2024

Next Review Date: 31 March 2025

Version 2.0

 

1         About this Target Market Determination (“TMD”)

1.1          Introduction

This target market determination (“TMD”) applies to Rello’s Early Deposit Access for Vendors referred to as ‘DepositPay’ and has been prepared by the issuer in accordance with our obligations under the Design and Distribution Obligations under Part 7.8A of the Corporations Act 2001 (DDOs).

Rello provides real estate agencies and vendors of real property with payment solutions associated with selling a property.

The TMD contains a description of the product, including the key attributes and why the product is likely to be consistent with the likely objectives, financial situation and needs of consumers in the target market.

It also specifies any conditions and restrictions on the distribution of the product, details distributor reporting requirements and sets out set review dates as well as the events or circumstances which will prompt us to review the TMD (Review Triggers).

This document is not intended to provide financial advice. It forms part of Rello’s design and distribution framework for the product. It does not replace our terms and conditions or other disclosure documents that we may provide to our customers.

1.2         Product details

Rello offers DepositPay to vendors when the sale of their domestic residential property is unconditional and a deposit for that sale had been received from the purchaser and is held in trust for the Vendor.

Vendors generally must wait for settlement to take place (normally 30-90 days depending on which state the property is located) before they can access the deposit.

The product is designed for individuals who require access to funds following the sale of their property where they have a short term immediate requirement for those funds. Rello provides the Vendor with early access to the amount of the deposit ahead of settlement. In return, the Vendor sells Rello a right to receive an identified amount of the sale proceeds.

.

1.3        Date from which this TMD is effective

21 March 2024 (the Effective Date).

 

2       Product Description and Design

The following is a summary of the key attributes of the product:

 

Purpose Advance funding of deposits held in trust
User Vendor who enters into an unconditional exchange of contract to sell their residential property
Exclusions Commercial Property, off-the-plan sales and property developments
Advance Amount From $20,000 to $250,000 per exchanged contract
Fees A service fee is payable based on a percentage of the Advance amount which is payable on settlement.
Repayment The Advance Amount and service fee are payable at settlement upon deposit release of the deposit or on a prescribed date which is generally the settlement date under the contract of sale,  early repayments are possible without penalty.
Term Payment periods will match the settlement date up to 120 days.

 

3       The Target Market

The information below summarises the type of consumers that fall within the target market for this product, based on the key product attributes and the likely objectives, financial situation and needs that the product has been designed to meet.

 

3.1        Description of the Target Market for the product

This product is designed for individuals where:

  • The individual owns a property which is residential and located in Australia;
  • An unconditional contract of sale has been exchanged for the property, any cooling off period has expired and the deposit has been paid by the purchaser;
  • The contract of sale gives the Vendor a right to retain the deposit if the purchaser fails to settle.

(the Target Market).

 

3.2       The appropriateness of the product for customers

Rello has concluded that this product is consistent with the likely objectives, financial situation and needs of individuals in the Target Market because it provides access to funds for vendors with an immediate need for money that otherwise is not available until settlement of the sale of a property.

Specifically, the product is designed for consumers who have the financial capacity to fulfil obligations from the proceeds of selling the property.

 

3.3       Product Eligibility

To be eligible to access DepositPay, a customer must:

  • be at least 18 years old and have title to the property sold;
  • be a permanent resident or citizen of Australia;
  • have a verifiable mobile telephone number and a valid address in Australia;
  • hold a valid driver’s licence or passport;
  • have signed an confirmed an unconditional contract of sale to sell their property;
  • can confirm deposit is received and held in trust.

The target market excludes sales from a deceased estate, off plan residential sales and commercial property sales.

 

4       How this product will be distributed

4.1        Distribution

The table below describes the methods of distribution that we have assessed as being suitable for our product. It also lists the distribution conditions relevant to each channel of distribution:

Third party distributors may inform Vendors of the potential availability of a DepositPay when a need is possible.

 

Method of Distribution Conditions

Direct – online

 
  • Only authorised staff are permitted to assist consumers with this product.
  • Authorised staff have the necessary training, skills and knowledge to assess whether the consumer is within the target market.
Third party distributors
  • Real estate agencies that meet our KYC/AML onboarding criteria, can refer their clients to us when a contract of sale has been exchanged and deposit has been paid.
  • Conveyancers and lawyers (“Settlement Agents”) who support Vendors in facilitating complex and often multiple transactions.
  • Third party platforms and marketplaces that have a direct API integration with Rello and are the main supplier of technology to a real estate agency can refer consumers to us.

Training via video calls and presentation material are provided on how to refer enquiries to Rello to not make any false or misleading representation or statement about Rello or Rello’s products and services.

All applications form consumers referred to us by third parties are assessed by us.

 

4.2       Adequacy of distribution conditions and restrictions

Rello has determined that the conditions and restrictions on distributors make it likely that Vendors who request a DepositPay will be in the class of customers that require early access to the buyer deposit on an unconditional exchange because all applications must be assessed and approved by Rello irrespective of the source and the application process is designed so that only customers who fall within the target market will be approved.

We consider that the distribution conditions and restrictions are appropriate and will ensure that distribution is directed towards the Target Market for whom DepositPay has been designed.

 

5       Reviewing this TMD

Rello has implemented the following monitoring program for the product which is designed to trigger a review of this TMD in the specified circumstances.

 

5.1        Review periods and review triggers

The features of the product, and this Target Market Determination, will be reviewed no later than 12 months after the date of this Target Market Determination, and thereafter annually each October to assess the product’s continued suitability for the objectives, financial situation and needs of consumers in the target market. Reviews will take into account:

  • Quarterly review of the appropriateness of the product limits.
  • Quarterly review of the performance of each distribution method including the referral of any consumers outside the target market;
  • Quarterly review of product and portfolio performance;

We will collect information on the number applications, number of active payment plans and repayments in relation to this product on a monthly basis.

The following circumstances (review triggers) will trigger an earlier review of this Target Market Determination, and of the suitability of the product to the target market:

  • If the ratio of complaints received to new DepositPay advances issued exceeds 5% in any quarter.
  • If there is a significant dealing in the product outside the target market.
  • We identify that the product has caused, or may be likely to cause, consumer harm.
  • There is a material change to the product or the terms and conditions
  • There is a material change in the law or Regulator expectations.

 

6       Reporting and Monitoring the TMD

6.1        Product complaints

Distributors must report all complaints they receive in relation to the product as they occur so that they can be resolved by us immediately. Each report must include the following:

  • the identity of the distributor;
  • the product name;
  • the customer’s name; and
  • the exact details of the complaint.

 

6.2       Significant dealings

Distributors must report any significant dealings in the product to consumers outside the target market to us within 10 business days of becoming aware of the significant dealing.

Target Market Determination

EarlyRent | Funding for Property Improvement Costs

Issuer: Rello Finance Pty Ltd, trading as “Rello” (ACN 633 994 859)

Issue Date: 1 November 2022

Revision Date: 1 November 2023

Review Date: 31 March 2025

Version: 2.0

 

1         About this Target Market Determination

1.1          Introduction

This document is the target market determination (“TMD”) for customers that own an investment property to access future rental cashflows upfront (‘Advance’) to invest in improving their property and then subsequently pay back that Advance from rent over time (“Payment Plan”). The product is issued by Rello Finance Pty Ltd (“Rello”).

This target market determination (“TMD”) details a description of the product, including the key attributes and why the product is likely to be consistent with the likely objectives, financial situation and needs of consumers in the target market. It also specifies any conditions and restrictions on the distribution of the product, details distributor reporting requirements and sets out set review dates as well as the events or circumstances which will prompt us to review the TMD (Review Triggers).

This TMD is required under section 994B of the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth). This document is not intended to provide financial advice. It forms part of Rello’s design and distribution framework for the product. It does not replace our terms and conditions or other disclosure documents that we may provide to our customers.

1.2         Product to which this Target Market Determination applies

Rello provides landlords (or customers) a deferred payment option for property improvement related costs up to $50,000 which are repaid by a series of payments from a share of the rent over time. This product is available only to landlords that own a residential investment property in Australia.

1.3        Date from which this target market determination is effective

1 November 2023 (the Effective Date).

2       Product Description and Key Attributes

This RelloPay payment plan product is designed for customers (i.e., landlord’s) who own an residential investment property and want to manage their cash flow by accessing future rental income upfront to spend on improving or maintaining their investment property and spread the cost over a series of instalments from available rental income.

Customers must be able to demonstrate their ability to make payments from rental income and must be able to pay the Advance Amount in full during the period agreed.

The key product attributes are set out below:

Product EarlyRent
Issued by Rello Finance Pty Ltd (ACN 633 994 859)
Purpose Funding for investment property improvement costs
User Owner of a residential investment property (‘Landlord’)
Exclusions Commercial real estate
Advance Amount From $2,000 to $35,000
Fees A Service Fee is applicable and quoted as a monthly percentage of the Advance Amount
Repayment

The Advance Amount and service fee is payable by the landlord from rent income under current and future tenancy agreements.

Early repayments are possible without penalty
Term Payment periods may be selected by the Landlord and can be over 6 or12 months provided there is sufficient regular rent to cover the Advance Amount and the service fee

 

3       The Target Market

The information below summarises the type of consumers that fall within the target market for this product, based on the key product attributes, and the likely objectives, financial situation and needs that the product has been designed to meet.

3.1        Target Market for the Product

The product is designed for individuals who:

  • Own a residential investment property in Australia which is tenanted and has an agency property management agreement in place;
  • want the ability to pay a fee in exchange for the option to defer upfront property improvement costs over a series of instalments payable from rental income; and
  • require an online fulfilment experience.

(the Target Market).

3.2       Eligibility

To be eligible for a Payment Plan, a customer must;

  • be at least 18 years old and own a residential investment property that is currently leased and have an active agency rental agreement;
  • be a permanent resident or citizen of Australia;
  • have a verifiable mobile telephone number and a valid address in Australia;
  • hold a verifiable driver’s licence or passport;
  • have an Australian issued debit card, or have agreed to a Direct Debit Service Agreement; and
  • can demonstrate rental income from their residential investment property.

3.3       The appropriateness of the product for customers

Rello has concluded that this product is consistent with the likely objectives, financial situation and needs of individuals in the Target Market because it provides residential investment property owners with the ability to make purchases of goods and services for property improvements and defer the payment for these costs by spreading the upfront cost into a series of instalments over time which are payable from rental income.

Specifically, the product is designed for consumers who have the financial capacity to service the ongoing financial obligations (including fees, if any) and repay the funds with a portion of the rent received for the property over time.

 

4       How this product will be distributed

4.1        Distribution

The table below describes the methods of distribution that are suitable for our product. It also lists the distribution conditions relevant to each channel of distribution:

Method of Distribution Conditions

Direct – online or by phone.

 
  • Only authorised staff are permitted to assist consumers with this product.
  • Authorised staff have the necessary training, skills and knowledge to assess whether the consumer is within the target market.
Third party distributors
  • Distributors, namely real estate agencies, that meet our KYC/AML onboarding criteria can refer their clients they have an agency agreement.

4.2       Adequacy of distribution conditions and restrictions

We have determined that the distribution conditions and restrictions will make it likely that customers who are open to the product are the type of end customers for which it has been designed because they are likely to have an agency management agreement with a real estate agency or they seeking to access funding to complete works on a residential investment property which is tenanted.

 

5       Reviewing this TMD

Rello has implemented the following monitoring program for the product which is designed to trigger a review of this TMD.

5.1        Review periods and review triggers

The features of the product, and this Target Market Determination, will be reviewed no later than 12 months after the date of this Target Market Determination, and thereafter annually each October to assess the product’s continued suitability for the objectives, financial situation and needs of Agencies in the target market. Reviews will take into account:

  • Quarterly review of the appropriateness of the product limits.
  • Quarterly review of the performance of each distribution method;
  • Quarterly review of product and portfolio performance;

We will collect information on the number applications, number of active payment plans and repayments in relation to this TMD on a monthly basis.

The following circumstances (review triggers) will trigger an earlier review of this Target Market Determination, and of the suitability of the product to the target market:

  • If overdue account balances exceed 10% of the total outstanding balances; and
  • If the ratio of complaints received to new payment plans issued exceeds 5% in any quarter.

 

6       Reporting and Monitoring the TMD

6.1        Product complaints

Distributors must report all complaints as they occur so that they can be resolved promptly. The report must include the following:

  • the identity of the distributor;
  • the product name;
  • the customer name; and
  • the exact details of the complaint.

6.2       Significant dealings

Distributors must report any significant dealings to us within 10 business days of becoming aware of the dealing.