Boarding House Loan

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Re: Boarding House Loan

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Hi Liam C, welcome to the forum.

There aren’t a lot of lenders that accept boarding houses as security. We have a couple of lenders on our panel of lenders that can lend against these properties on a case by case basis. And that's who we're working with.

Yes, boarding houses with 6 or more units/ bedrooms will fall under commercial loans. It also means the loan to value ratio will be limited to 60%-70% of the property value. The property must also be located centrally in a major capital city.

Yes, typically lenders will only use 80% of the rental income for serviceability to account for property repairs, taxes and maintenance costs.

Yes, a rental appraisal will be required from a licensed real estate agent. The banks will also have their own valuer do an appraisal as well and use the lower of the two figure.

Speak with one of our specialist mortgage brokers by giving us a call on 1300 889 743 or by filling in our online enquiry form to discuss your options.
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