Home Equity Loan
- Last updated on 26 May 2020
Discount Variable Home Loan
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2.59%
Variable
2.59%
Owner Occupier Discounted Variable Rate
5.49%
Variable
6.36%
$1,418
based on $300,000 loan amount for 25 years
Pros
- Extra repayments + redraw services
- Free redraw facility
- Repayments may decrease if RBA cuts rates
Cons
- Not available for first home buyer
- Discharge fee at end of loan
- Repayments may increase if RBA raises rates
Maximum LVR 90% | Interest rate structure Variable |
Borrowing range $10k - $100m | Total Repayments $510,480 |
Principal & interest | Interest only |
Loan term range 0 - 10 years | Offset account No |
Extra repayments Unlimited extra repayments | Redraw facility Redraw fee: $0 |
Allows split interest | Suitable For Line of Credit, Owner Occupiers |
Applicable States | |
Estimated upfront fees $750 | Application fee $250 |
Settlement fee $250 | Valuation fee $0 |
Legal fee $250 | Ongoing fee $10 |
Discharge fee $450 | Property Type |
SMSF Trustee | Minimum SMSF Amount |
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Queensland Country Credit Union (QCCU) is a Queensland-based credit union that was founded in 1971 as the Isa Mine Employees’ Credit Union Limited. Since then, QCCU has grown and expanded its membership, merging with other Queensland-based credit unions such as QCCU Australia and Queenslanders Credit Union.
Like other credit unions, QCCU isn’t beholden to any shareholders, which means profits can be passed back to members through competitive interest rates.
QCCU aims to offer an alternative to the big four banks and provides a range of everyday banking products, insurance, credit cards and home loans.
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We use your current mortgage details to calculate the potential savings if you were to change lenders, and also to help us point you to loans that may meet your needs.
For example – if you live in the house you own, we’ll make sure we show you the owner-occupier rates, which are typically cheaper than investor rates. Or if you have less than 20% equity in your property, then we won’t show you the deals that require a greater amount of equity.
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.
The answer to this question is dependent on your personal circumstances – there is no best time for refinancing that will apply to everyone.
If you want a lower interest rate but are happy with the other aspects of your loan it may be worth calling your lender to see if you can negotiate a better deal. If you have some equity up your sleeve – at least 20 per cent – and have done your homework to see what other lenders are offering new customers, pick up the phone to your bank and negotiate. If they aren’t prepared to offer you lower rate or fees, then you’ve already done the research, so consider switching.
Bad credit home loans can be dangerous if the borrower signs up for a loan they’ll struggle to repay. This might occur if the borrower takes out a mortgage at the limit of their financial capacity, especially if they have some combination of a low income, an insecure job and poor savings habits.
Bad credit home loans can also be dangerous if the borrower buys a home in a stagnant or falling market – because if the home has to be sold, they might be left with ‘negative equity’ (where the home is worth less than the mortgage).
That said, bad credit home loans can work out well if the borrower is able to repay the mortgage – for example, if they borrow conservatively, have a decent income, a secure job and good savings habits. Another good sign is if the borrower buys a property in a market that is likely to rise over the long term.
Equity refers to the difference between what your property is worth and how much you owe on it. Essentially, it is the amount you have repaid on your home loan to date, although if your property has gone up in value it can sometimes be a lot more.
You can use the equity in your home loan to finance renovations on your existing property or as a deposit on an investment property. It can also be accessed for other investment opportunities or smaller purchases, such as a car or holiday, using a redraw facility.
Once you are over 65 you can even use the equity in your home loan as a source of income by taking out a reverse mortgage. This will let you access the equity in your loan in the form of regular payments which will be paid back to the bank following your death by selling your property. But like all financial products, it’s best to seek professional advice before you sign on the dotted line.
A line of credit, also known as a home equity loan, is a type of mortgage that allows you to borrow money using the equity in your property.
Equity is the value of your property, less any outstanding debt against it. For example, if you have a $500,000 property and a $300,000 mortgage against the property, then you have $200,000 equity. This is the portion of the property that you actually own.
This type of loan is a flexible mortgage that allows you to draw on funds when you need them, similar to a credit card.