Home Loans

Lenders Mortgage Insurance (LMI) can make a big impact on your mortgage budget if you plan to borrow with a low deposit. Whilethere are several options available to avoid LMI, some may better suit some borrowers more than others.

Mark Bristow -

18 Mar, 2024 -

6 min read

Home Loans

Lenders Mortgage Insurance (LMI) is an insurance policy that protects your lender if you default on your mortgage. The cost of LMI can be significant, and may affect your home loan budget when buying a property or refinancing a mortgage.

Mark Bristow -

18 Mar, 2024 -

4 min read

Home Loans

Because Lender's Mortgage Insurance (LMI) can be a significant extra expense when purchasing a property, it's important to include it in your budget when calculating whether you can afford a home loan, to avoid finding yourself in financial stress at the very start of a 30-year mortgage term.

Mark Bristow -

21 Nov, 2017 -

3 min read

Personal Loans

Buying a home is a huge financial decision and needs careful consideration and planning. Getting a personal loan for your house deposit may be possible, but is likely to add complexity.

Jodie Humphries -

17 Dec, 2020 -

3 min read