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How do I compare investment property loans?

When comparing investment loans you need to look closely at the following factors:

  • Rates. Rates have a big influence on your repayment size, so be sure to compare loans and find one with the right rates, in addition to features and minimal fees. Also compare fixed and variable rates to find one which will suit you.
  • Eligibility. Make sure the loan fits your investment strategy. Not every home loan will be available for commercial property, for example, and some loans will have limits on square meterage. Others will not be available for certain property types, such as inner city apartments.
  • Investor benefits. If you’re investing you might want to ensure your home loan has features which can maximise tax benefits or maximise cash flow. This includes interest-only options, interest in advance options, and 100% offset accounts.
  • Fees. Fees aren’t necessarily a sign of a bad loan, as long as what you’re paying for will save you money or reduce your loan costs over the life of your loan. If your loan has an annual fee for example, it may come with flexible terms which allow you to use it as you want to. Compare not only application, valuation and legal fees but also ongoing fees for features such as offset accounts and redraw facilities, and monthly fees.
  • Features. This depends on how you plan to use your loan. If you plan to put extra funds towards your home loan, ensure that your lender won’t penalise you. If you want to get access to these extra funds, seek one with a redraw facility.

How do investor loans differ from typical home loans?

Lenders see mortgages for investment as a higher risk than regular owner occupier home loans. Home loans for investment often have stricter lending requirements and borrowing limits, plus higher interest rates. They may also have a higher LVR, requiring the borrower to save up a larger deposit.

Using the equity in your home to fund an investment
If you already own property you can use the equity in that property as a deposit on an investment loan. This means you don’t need to save up a deposit, although you will need to pay back the deposit loan and the money you’ve borrowed to buy the property.

Calculating the equity in your property

  • Your home is valued at $750,000
  • You owe $200,000 on the property
  • Your equity = $550,000

How can I make sure I'm eligible for investor finance?

Your lender needs to be confident that you can repay your investor mortgage. To maximise your chances of success, be sure to save a good-sized deposit, prepare clear evidence of your income and check your credit score for outstanding debts and liabilities. Get those under control before applying for a loan.
The property you buy also affects your application. Some lenders are reluctant to fund purchases of risky properties, such as very small apartments in suburbs they judge to be oversupplied. You may need to approach a different lender or come up with a bigger deposit.

What strategies can I use to make a profit on my property?

Savvy investors can look at multiple property strategies to maximise their wealth creation. These include:

  • Negative Gearing. If the expenses on an investment property are greater than the income it generates you’re making a loss. In Australia this loss can be used as a tax deduction, which is called negative gearing. It’s a good strategy to cover early losses while waiting for your property’s capital gain to grow. Learn more about negative gearing.
  • Buy and Hold. The simplest strategy. You purchase a property and hold it with the expectation that the property will grow in value over time. This strategy can be combined with negative gearing.
  • Renovate. Buy a property in need of work, renovate it into a far better property and you’ll raise the property’s value. This requires a lot of hard work and money but with the right property, the right renovations and the right market it can be a great strategy. Check out our renovations guides for more information.
  • Passive property development. Most people won’t undertake a major property development themselves. But passive property development allows you to stump up the cash to someone else who develops it for you. It’s easier than going into property development yourself, but it’s not without risks.

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