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  • Profile photo of McNormanMcNorman
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    March 4, 2008 - 12:46 am

    Selling 3 houses with for approx 230k profit after expences and tax,

    the loans are – 130k variable intrest
                          700k fixed @ 7% for another 6 years

    I will pay out the variable portion

    but want to keep the 700k fixed at call somhow, for when in my veiw
    the bargains start to come back into the market next year

    is there a special account that i can use to put this money in to break even and still be able to pay the weekly payments?

    I am with the NAB btw

    Profile photo of Scott No MatesScott No Mates
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    March 4, 2008 - 3:10 am

    See the bank for what deal they can do for you ie at what price are they willing to buy back the fixed 7% loan? ie how much will the bank pay you to close a cheap loan?

    Profile photo of McNormanMcNorman
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    March 5, 2008 - 1:49 am

    thanx scott, ill giv it a go
    if not ill keep as much as my income can afford
    and try find a high intrest saver account to put it in

    Profile photo of cruzinbudcruzinbud
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    March 5, 2008 - 6:46 am

    I think you may be able to ask for a transfer of security into a savings account, that way keeping the low rate and only paying the difference between what you can get from a savings account (or similar product) and the 7%. Not sure though, but worth an ask.

    Good luck:)

    Profile photo of v8ghiav8ghia
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    March 5, 2008 - 11:26 am

    Yup, you can use the funds in a term deposit sometimes as security no drama, although I must confess I am not sure how many do it for a fixed IR loan. more importantly, you should get some insurance NOW if that is you on the bike……..

    Profile photo of Richard TaylorRichard Taylor
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    March 5, 2008 - 1:30 pm

    Hate to say i think you have little chance in doing a security swap with a fixed rate from property to a term deposit account especially if it is over a week or two.

    Richard Taylor | Australia's leading private lender

    Profile photo of AnrobelAnrobel
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    March 8, 2008 - 8:51 am

    Hi Guys …. this post got me thinking – if i were to sell a property with a fixed rate loan which is crossed secured with another propery could i pay down the variable loan on the other property with the proceeds and keep the fixed loan, there is plenty of equity to secure the loan? Seems like a long shot as it would all be in my favour???!!!  I'm with Colonial if that makes any diff.

    Cheers

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    March 8, 2008 - 12:48 pm

    Anrobel, i recently discussed this with my broker and he said as long as you have a 2nd property to secure the LOC against then it isn't a problem. Haven't had first hand experience myself though so i'm not 100% sure of the finer details. Definately worth a shot though :D

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