A strong loan book saw specialised real estate lender Strategic Finance boost its December-half net profit to $12.3 million, from $11 million for the previous December half.
Chief executive Kerry Finnigan said the six months was the company's biggest ever lending period.
"We consider this is a reflection of investors'confidence in the economy over the period, and their confidence in our ability to make astute financing decisions," he said.
He expected continued high levels of investment and lending for the next six months.
He said the company was expanding and expected to soon announce an "Australia-linked" deal.
During the interim period, ratings agency Rapid Ratings reaffirmed Strategic Finance's investment grade rating of B1 until November this year.
