WombatsInvest replied to the topic First Investment Property – IO or Pay Down? in the forum Finance 12 years, 4 months ago
Legendary!
Starting to think i should have used an independent mortgage broker, but fingers crossed there’ll be a next time
BTW some good advice on your links!
Thanks Again to all
WombatsInvest replied to the topic First Investment Property – IO or Pay Down? in the forum Finance 12 years, 4 months ago
Thanks Jamie,
Much appreciated.
To re-iterate it will be an investment property after 6 months, so i think this would definitely be the way to go.
I’ll have a look at your links and come back if i have any questions. Thanks also!
Also if you have any suggestions as to the term for the IO it would be much appreciated!
WombatsInvest replied to the topic First Investment Property – IO or Pay Down? in the forum Finance 12 years, 4 months ago
I knew there was something else…
Is it also possible to make a lump sum payment on the IO loan (with an offset account) and it make a big dent on my principal? Or does the IO loan with an offset account not really work that way?
Again from what i understand it would be better to just increase the amount of money in my offset account and then…[Read more]
WombatsInvest replied to the topic First Investment Property – IO or Pay Down? in the forum Finance 12 years, 4 months ago
Thanks Tom & Finance Guy,
It seems like this is definitely the right way to go!
I think this has answered all my questions, unless there is a reason i should go 5,7 or 10 years IO, or look at doing 50% instead of 100% offset?
Thanks Guys,
WombatsInvest replied to the topic First Investment Property – IO or Pay Down? in the forum Finance 12 years, 4 months ago
Thanks for the quick reply, that sounds like some good advice!
Unfortunately i think i wouldn’t have much change left from the rent (event with the IO loan repayments) – this is just due to the expected rental, however it certainly would make sure that i don’t have to pay much extra to service the loan – although this would mean that the loan…[Read more]