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Standard Variable Loans |
Currently the most popular choice with Australian
borrowers. Whilst being subject to interest
rate fluctuations, variable rate home loans
offer the most flexibility. Standard variable
loans.
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Fixed Rate Loans
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Although offering much
less flexibility than standard variable rate
loans fixed rate loans offer a greater degree
of security as the interest rate payable does
not fluctuate with interest rate rises. Interest
rates can generally be set for up to 10 years
depending on the individual product.
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Split Loans
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These loans can be split in terms of a proportion
of the loan being based on the variable rate
of interest, and part of the loan being a fixed
rate interest. A split between principal and
interest payments, and interest only payments,
is also possible.
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Vacant Land Loans
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Vacant land loans enable
customers to borrow in order to purchase land,
with the intention of building a home on that
land at a later stage. In some cases this can
be considered business lending, depending on
how the land is zoned.
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Construction Loans
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Suitable not only for
the construction of new homes, but also for
major renovations to an existing home. Whilst
a standard home loan necessitates a lump sum
payment at agreement signoff, construction loans
are usually drawn down in stages.
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Home Equity Loans |
These loans allow the
borrower to pull out equity out of their home
in order to fund just about anything; debt consolidation,
renovations, investment purposes holidays, or
any other reason.
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Reverse Mortgages |
Reverse Mortgages are
offered to those clients who are above the age
of 55, and who already have considerable equity
in their homes. Reverse mortgages allows these
applicants to withdraw some of their equity
either through a lump sum payment, or through
continued and on-going monthly payments.
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Lines of Credit |
This kind of loan is popular
with property investors, and operates much like
an overdraft facility, where the borrower can
withdraw extra funds (up to an agreed ceiling)
at any time. This credit is secured by the borrower's
proportional ownership of their property.
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Bridging Loans |
A short-term loan (usually 6-12 months) that
covers a financial gap between the purchase
of a new property and the sale of an old property.
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Non-conforming Loans |
These kinds of loans are suitable for people
who may have an adverse credit history. They
are designed to accommodate those who do not
meet the normal criteria.
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| Low-doc/No-doc Loans |
Low Doc Home Loans are
suitable for people (most commonly self-employed
or casual workers) who can afford to take out
a home loan, but are not in a position to prove
their income, have variable income, or do not
have tax returns or financial reports.
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