FHB Loans

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    MTR Well-Known Member

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    Do FHB still need 20% deposit? Are there other options??
     
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    David R Sutantyo Well-Known Member

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    Plenty of other options, but general rule is, higher the risk, higher the rate.
     
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    ok thanks for this
     
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    Terry_w Lawyer, Tax Adviser and Mortgage broker in Sydney Business Member

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    There was never a requirement for first home buyers to have 20% deposit.
    90% loans, and even 95% loans were and are available.
     
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    thanks, just shows i know very little
     
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    Plenty of competitive rates up to 90% LVR out there available to FHBs who are willing to pay LMI. Options thin, products get less competitive and LMI really starts to sting beyond this. Some lenders will still go up to 97% (I think?) but there really are diminishing returns one you go past 90% IMO.
     
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    Lots of options up to 95% LVR (LMI Inclusive)
    Variable P&I Rates available from 3.04% @ 95% LVR
     
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    97 and 98% loans are a little less common. There’s one funder doing 100% loans for qualified fhb. From memory they need to have a certain income level, professionally employed etc.
     
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    I write a lot of FHB loans at 95% + LMI. Have to be squeaky clean and the 5% deposit in their bank account for at least 3 months.
     
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