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  • Profile photo of Stanners77Stanners77
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    @stanners77
    Join Date: 2005
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    Calling all finance gurus!

    I have an interesting situation and would really appreciate some thoughts/comments from those who know their finance…

    I am seriously considering investing in an IP in an area in Victoria that is very affordable and has very strong captial growth potential.  The purchase price will be $170-$190K.

    Q: Am I likely to get a loan to purchase such a property in this price range?

    Briefly:
    I have 100% equity* in a 2BR unit in St Kilda, Melbourne that is (very conservatively) worth $340K but probably closer to $360K given recent results in the area.

    After 10 years in the workforce, I have returned to University to study law, and I will return to work at the start of 2009 as an article clerk on ~$50K.  In the meantime, I do not work and my wife and I live (just) on her salary of $45K.  Short term pain for long term gain, huh?

    *We do have a line of credit loan against the unit for $60K, of which $40K still available after we used $20K to clear some debts, etc.

    Initial calculations put the IP at close to breakeven (I know, I know, it isn't CF+ but that's not really the point here) on an interest only loan and I believe it's a great opportunity.  Obviously, we don't seem to be in a position to service much (if any debt) but I'm trying not to give in to my initial reaction that 'it can't be done'.

    I would welcome any comments, particularly regarding whether, given my equity – but lack of job – I would have any hope of getting finance.

    If your opinion is that it's too risky anyway and I should just wait until I'm working again, please feel free to say so.

    Apologies to all those who read this and think 'what a loser, he's dreaming', but the thought of sitting on the sidelines and not furthering my IP portfolio for another 2 years is very frustrating, so I want to make sure no stone is left unturned!!!

    Thanks in advance,

    Stanners

    Profile photo of Richard TaylorRichard Taylor
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    Hi Stanners

    I cannot see a problem as this merely sounds like a regular Nodoc deal to me with no evidence required of your income details.
    As long as the post code is acceptable i think the deal is fairly standard.

    Richard Taylor | Australia's leading private lender

    Profile photo of TerrywTerryw
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    I agreee with Richard. You have plenty of equity, so even if the postocode is restricted you could borrow the full amount on the owner occupied house and have the investment unencumbered.

    Terryw | Structuring Lawyers Pty Ltd / Loan Structuring Pty Ltd
    http://www.Structuring.com.au
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    Lawyer, Mortgage Broker and Tax Advisor (Sydney based but advising Aust wide) http://www.Structuring.com.au

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