Yep some will consider FHOG as genuine savings…but the LVR for construction will be max out at 90% LVR…less if it’s a rural area ( depending on the location/postcode)
Robbie- there are 4 major banks in Australia…and around 12 smaller banks and 100’s of mortgage Originator + private funders.
Since this is your first loan in Australia, best to stick with the major so you understand how it works in term of the Australian system etc..
There are plenty of brokers on this forum – likewise you can go to http://www.mfaa.com.au/ and locate all “reconsigned and accredited brokers in Australian/Sydney ” ,
It sounds like your broker have never fought or argued a valuation before…it’s not common but if the difference is large and you have proof of comparative sales in the last 3 month…then your broker can request with the valuer to revalue the price.
Going to a different lender may help, but make sure you order Val first before you do a credit check with the new lender ( this will save on the amount of credit inquires you could potential build up)
If you want flick us the address and i can do a bit of search on comparative sales for you.
Terry has hit the nail on the head….the one you hear about do it as part of their professional “job” or for “frame and recognition” – Nothing wrong with this at all!!
i have dealt with a selective few clients who has over $400,000 PA passive income NET after all expense; and this is all they do- it’;s their job…but they choose not to “publish books” or be a “mentor” because they make more money concentrating on buying and manging their own portfolio and lifestyle
The family that owns 35% of Chinatown in Sydney ( Makretcity and 50% of the shops in susux streets) has an passive income of $1.5 M per year Lucky rich family would love to meet them and be their broker one day lol
ferdinandch – Hi again! firstly sorry for this late reply; i been busy Franchising the business ( very exciting!!) and also had a flood of loan application …but today is my “propertyinvesting forum” day
I have done a 16 page loan personalized recommendation for you ( explains everything you need to know): but i will just add the “summary of each one here” if you want the full recommendation with pretty pictures ahah email me.
Borrowing Capacity
You can comfortably afford $485,000 – As an FHO. ( using tour credit limit of $31,000- Please what ever you do …do not lower your limit at this point- Banks will suss it out.)
This will give you the ability to buy a property in the range of $420,000- $535,000 ( with a 15% deposit)
Lenders NO LMI—-
* Citibank
* Westpac
* AFM
Conditions applies, but we can work thru that for you.
Deposit and Funding cost—-
At the time we apply for pre-approval the bank will only consider what you have then and there! so if it’s 13% deposit then it’s 13% …you can not say i “will have” 15% at settlement… just doesn’t work.
But there are a few ways around this.
—Note—-
1 year employment is fine as long as it’s full time and not contracting, part time, causal etc..
—-Interest rate—
Range from 7.1-7.2 % ( NO LMI)
Range from 6.75 – 7.2 % ( with LMI payable)
Applying for an NO LMI product, doesnt mean it;s more expensive…all it means is that lender have a higher rate compared to the market in general.
—Note—-
It;s not all about rate, look at flexibility, long term goal for expansion and wealth creation and lastly fees.
Lastly as i mentioned, drop me an email or give our office a call and we can go into a bit more details + give you the personalized detail quote.
MrsC – I’m currently buying a block of 4 units myself…slightly different too you as it’s under one title.
With your one, since it’s 4 sperate title then you WILL need to go to separate lenders – as most lenders have a policy where they will not take in more then 25-30% of the total risk in one building…even if it’;s a small block of 4….so most likely 1 -2 title per lender; this strategy provdies the bank prorection and also gives you protection and diversification as well.
Terry- aggregation of stamp duty is allowed in NSW and QLD…BUT from what i understand from my lawyer and from the numbers i done- aggregation of stamp duty is MORE expensive then separate purchases? and thats the reason why the Gov as set aggregation of stamp duty in the first place.
IE purchase a $500,000 NSW property stamp duty = $17,900
Purchase a $1,000,000 NSW property stamp duty = $40,490
lenders takes in consideration your income + the Business income ( + some add backs, depreciation etc..)
Generally speaking for a good deal it’s preferred that you have 24 month ABN + proof
But there are a selective number of lenders who will lend with 6, 12 ,18 month ABN-Depending on what your wanting the cash for the rate range from:
Residential purchase – 7.2- 9%
Commercial purchase 8.2-12%
Business Loan – 8.2-15%
Private loan – 11% +
unfortunately there are no easy answ or solution.
Even if he place this loan into a mortgage debt refinance structure and the interest rate WAS at the standard rate of 7%- the loan would be over 30 years…so in effect his monthly repayment would be less but over a long period of time he would have paid a higher interest and amount.
16% on a personal loan is normal for a “unsecured” loan.
It’s possible for him to apply for a secured personal loan and using a 2nd car, boat, or part of the home as security – rate would be around 11-14% for 5 years.
Matt- your thinking is justifiable and make sense…however it’s an old and simple way of thinking.
The way i look at IO is…
1. Repayment is less = better cash flow
2. Any “extra funds” that “could” have been your principle just transfer it too an offset account = works the same way as P&I – your interest charged on your loan amount is still less by the offset amount
However this set up of IO with an offset is way more superior then the standard P and I because:
1. Better control over your tax
2. Have access to funds instantly – no need to pay for top up or refinance.
ferdinandch – i have saved this tread to my fav…and i will answer your question on Thursday- sorry really busy right now with the amount of refinance and new loans coming through.
Property investor/ Finance Broker- enjoy helping and educating my fellow investors on how to achieve the great Australian dream sooner; which is to own their own property ( Some IP would be a bonus ^^)
It’s true that will fix any dmg to the property minus the wear and tear. But trust me they take a LONG time to fix!! i know departmental of housing NSW have contract with certain company and tradies ( group discount) and they are slow…i know of a house that was unlivable for a good 2 month before the repairs were done….that’s 2 month worth of rent and mortgage repayments