How would I go about using my equity to purchase another property?

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Re: How would I go about using my equity to purchase another property?

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Hello Aurelia. Welcome to the forums.

A home equity loan allows you to borrow against the equity you have in your home to invest in shares or property. It is also known as cash out.

With a home equity loan, you can borrow up to:
  • 80% of the value of the property (no evidence required).
  • 90% of the value of the property with evidence.
  • No limit on the amount that can be released.
According to the figures you’ve provided you may be able to release/access up to $262,000 (90% of the value of the property).
Some lenders have cash out restrictions limiting the amount you can cash out from anywhere between $10,000 to $50,000. Luckily, not all lenders do.

There are other options when accessing your equity to buy another property via a Line of Credit (LOC) orcross-securitisation. They both are complex and come with their own benefits and limitations. Cash out is the simplest and easy option.

Give us a call on 1300 889 743 or fill in our free assessment form to find out if you qualify for a home equity loan with no cash out restrictions and 100% offset to get maximum benefits out of your investments.

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Re: How would I go about using my equity to purchase another property?

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Hi Aurelia,

If you’re accessing more than 80% (the maximum you can borrow is 90%) of your equity to buy another property, it is best to provide a letter from your conveyancer (solicitor) or a copy of the Contract of Sale as evidence or proof.

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Re: How would I go about using my equity to purchase another property?

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Hi Aurelia,

Basically, both allow you to borrow against the equity you have in your property and are very similar.

With equity loans, you’ll be applying for a new home loan with its own interest rates and features.
With a loan increase (top-up) loan, you simply add the funds you want to borrow on top of your current home loan, so the process is much quicker.

Give us a call on 1300 889 743 or fill in our free assessment form to discuss your situation further and let us help you find the best solution suitable for you.

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