If we were looking at borowing for an IP but don’t have a deposit as yet, can the deposit and closing costs be borrowed as part of the loan, if we have sufficient equity on our PPOR?
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As a quick calculator a lender will recognise (and lend) up to 80% of the value of your PPOR – income restrictions may come into play depending on the various numbers.
Here is a little sum for you[]
Value of home X 80% – existing PPOR loan = equity available.
You will need around 25% of the total price of the investment property for deposits and costs.
Buying an IP for $200K – you will need available equity of around $50K to fund the purchase of the property and to pay purchasing and borrowing costs.
This figure can be reduced if you are prepared to pay Lenders Mortgage Insurance.