Are Australian Interest Rates Different For An Expat?

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gdl
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Are Australian Interest Rates Different For An Expat?

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Hello,

I am an Australian citizen living and working in the UK. I am currently employed with a large company as a psychiatrist. I have been out of Australia for almost 5 years.

I want to purchase an investment on the Gold Coast but being away for so long I am unsure what the property market is currently like in Australia.

I am looking at spending 600k on a property and have approx. 150k savings. What kind of lending restrictions do the banks have for someone in my situation? I believe I fall under the Australian expat category.

What would the interest rates be like for an expat? Are there any other restriction in place for my situation or any essential information I will need to know.

Any information would be greatly appreciated!

Thanks

G

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Re: Are Australian Interest Rates Different For An Expat?

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Hi G,

I can confirm you fall under the Australian expat category when applying for a loan. You may also want to have a read over our Australia mortgage interest rates page.

Usually expats can borrow up to 80% of the purchase price if they do not have sufficient documentation to prove their income. For those who can move their income are eligible to borrow up to 95% of the property value.

Having the size deposit you do, you could obtain an 80% lend on a loan avoiding any LMI fees.

Interest rates in Australia are currently (14/12/2012) very competitive. At this current time interest rates are as follows:

Average standard variable: 6.40%
Lowest variable rate: 5.40%
3 years fixed: 5.39%
5 years fixed 5.69%

Interest rates highly depend on which lender you choose. If you would like enquire online one of our brokers will be able to discuss the best options available for you.
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gdl
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Re: Are Australian Interest Rates Different For An Expat?

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Hi Otto,

Thank you for your reply. I did not realise the rates were so low in Australia!

I appreciate your reply and will contact you when I wish to purchase a property.

Thanks

G.

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