Why can’t I find 90% investment loans anymore?

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Re: Why can’t I find 90% investment loans anymore?

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Hello Buckley.

Welcome to the forums.

Unfortunately, unlike a few months ago, borrowing 90% for an investment property is quite the hassle at the moment. That’s because many of the major banks have lowered the number of 90% investment loans they approve by quite a bit.

Fortunately, it’s not that you can’t find them, it’s that they’re very difficult to find, especially with banks. So you may still be able to borrow up to 90% through non-bank lenders but you’ll have to meet certain criteria for a better chance of approval.

Here’s a list of some requirements that you may need to meet:
  • Clean credit history - Most lenders won’t be willing to lend 90% to someone with a bad credit history. However, a select few may be able to overlook a blemish or two if you present a strong application.
  • Deposit - You need to have a 5% genuine savings deposit or one saved over a period of 3 to 6 months. Some lenders may even let you use the equity on an existing property or a gifted deposit in some cases.
  • Employment situation - You’ll need to have been in you current job for around 3 to 6 months.
  • Negative gearing - There are only a small number of lenders who have accept negative gearing, that too, only if you can prove a strong income.
  • Property type - If you’re planning on investing in an usual or a non-traditional type of property then your loan application may not be approved. This is because standard properties are more likely to be accepted.
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Re: Why can’t I find 90% investment loans anymore?

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Hi Buckley,

If you want to increase your borrowing power, you may consider:
  • Reducing the limits to your credit cards down to what you actually need. This is because credit cards are assessed on the basis of their maximum limit, even if you may not use it completely.
  • Applying for loans jointly with your spouse or partner. This can help increase your total assessable income.
  • Buying investment properties that are positively geared.
  • Researching and applying with a lender that takes a common sense approach to investors.
  • Fixing your interest rate for up to five years.
You can have a look at our Property Investor Centre to find accurate and updated information on the Australian property investment market. It includes a comprehensive list of resources with which you may learn more about investment loans and loan processes.

If you want more information, other than that on our website, you can talk with one of our experts directly by calling on 1300 889 743. You can also fill in our free assessment form and check if you qualify for a loan or not.

Cheers,
Otto
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Re: Why can’t I find 90% investment loans anymore?

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Hi Furphy,

Even if the current state of the loan industry may limit the amount of 90% or more than 90% LVR investment loans, you can still borrow up to 105%. However, the only way to do this would be with the help of a no deposit investment loan taken out with the help of a guarantor.

If your guarantor can guarantee to pay back a portion of the loan in case you can’t, you may be able to borrow up to 105%. Aside from having a guarantor, you must need to meet some additional criteria:
  • Your guarantor (parents or other relatives) must own a property in Australia which can be used as additional security for the loan.
  • You aren’t allowed to purchase more than one investment property. However, there may be an exception to this in some cases.
  • You must not have a lot of unsecured debts like credit cards although there may be some exceptions to this.
  • Your parents must be working or must be a self funded retiree. However, this may also have some exceptions.
With a guarantor, you won’t need to have genuine savings. If you want to find out more, give us a call or visit our website.

Cheers,
Otto
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