Unlock the equity in your home
If you’re a homeowner, before you put that next big purchase on your credit card, you may want to consider a line of credit on your home loan.
Laine GordonSep 6, 2011( 3 min read )
Fixed Rate Investment Loan (Principal and Interest) 1 year
Discount Variable Home Loan
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$0 application feeMake the move to UBank's award winning home loan
Advertised Rate
2.84%
Variable
Comparison Rate*
2.84%
Owner Occupier Discounted Variable Rate
No upfront or ongoing feesExtra repayments + redraw services
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Advertised Rate
4.69%
Fixed - 1 year
Comparison Rate*
4.91%
Maximum LVR
80%
Monthly Repayment
$1,700
Pros and Cons
Pros
- No upfront fees
- Repayments will not change during fixed period
Cons
- No redraw and no offset
- Not available for first home buyer
- Annual fee charged
- Discharge fee at end of loan
Bank of China Fees and Features
Maximum LVR 80% | Interest rate structure Fixed - 1 year |
Borrowing range $150k - $100m | Total Repayments $510,000 |
Principal & interest | Interest only |
Loan term range 0 - 30 years | Offset account No |
Extra repayments Unlimited extra repayments | Redraw facility |
Allows split interest | Suitable For Investors |
Applicable States ACT, NSW, NT, QLD, SA, TAS, VIC, WA | |
Estimated upfront fees $0 | Application fee $0 |
Settlement fee $0 | Valuation fee $0 |
Legal fee $0 | Ongoing fee $190 |
Discharge fee $450 | Property Type |
SMSF Trustee | Minimum SMSF Amount |
Other Restrictions
Other fees may apply
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FAQs
What if I can’t pay off my guaranteed home loan?
If you can’t pay off your guaranteed home loan, your lender might chase your guarantor for the money.
A guaranteed home loan is a legally binding agreement in which the guarantor assumes overall responsibility for the mortgage. So if the borrower falls behind on their mortgage, the lender might insist that the guarantor cover the repayments. If the guarantor fails to do so, the lender might seize the guarantor’s security (which is often the family home) so it can recoup its money.
What is a bad credit home loan?
A bad credit home loan is a mortgage for people with a low credit score. Lenders regard bad credit borrowers as riskier than ‘vanilla’ borrowers, so they tend to charge higher interest rates for bad credit home loans.
If you want a bad credit home loan, you’re more likely to get approved by a small non-bank lender than by a big four bank or another mainstream lender.
What happens if I don’t know my monthly repayments?
Your repayments should appear on your bank statements or your internet banking. If you make weekly or fortnightly repayments, make sure you convert them to monthly calculations.
How does a redraw facility work?
A redraw facility attached to your loan allows you to borrow back any additional repayments that you have already paid on your loan. This can be a beneficial feature because, by paying down the principal with additional repayments, you will be charged less interest. However you will still be able to access the extra money when needed.
Does Australia have no-deposit home loans?
Australia no longer has no-deposit home loans – or 100 per cent home loans as they’re also known – because they’re regarded as too risky.
However, some lenders allow some borrowers to take out mortgages with a 5 per cent deposit.
Another option is to source a deposit from elsewhere – either by using a parental guarantee or by drawing out equity from another property.
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What is a guarantor?
A guarantor is someone who provides a legally binding promise that they will pay off a mortgage if the principal borrower fails to do so.
Often, guarantors are parents in a solid financial position, while the principal borrower is a child in a weaker financial position who is struggling to enter the property market.
Lenders usually regard borrowers as less risky when they have a guarantor – and therefore may charge lower interest rates or even approve mortgages they would have otherwise rejected.
However, if the borrower falls behind on their repayments, the lender might chase the guarantor for payment. In some circumstances, the lender might even seize and sell the guarantor’s property to recoup their money.
How do I know if I have to pay LMI?
Each lender has its own policies, but as a general rule you will have to pay lender’s mortgage insurance (LMI) if your loan-to-value ratio (LVR) exceeds 80 per cent. This applies whether you’re taking out a new home loan or you’re refinancing.
If you’re looking to buy a property, you can use this LMI calculator to work out how much you’re likely to be charged in LMI.
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Your $100 gift card works just like a digital VISA debit card and can be used anywhere that these cards are accepted until its balance runs out.
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