Are there postcode restrictions for doctor home loans?

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Re: Are there postcode restrictions for doctor home loans?

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Hi Gilchrist. Welcome to the forums.

Yes, general practitioners are eligible for waived LMI loans up to 90% of the property value.

Please note that some lenders have brought in restrictions for properties located in a unit development comprising more than 10 units/apartments. However, it varies between lenders and our select few lenders will do high rise apartments in most areas, even for discounted LMI loans.

If you’re buying an apartment in one of these locations then you’re likely to have some lenders decline your request for waived LMI. Below are the suburbs in New South Wales (NSW) from the Genworth where they have such restrictions.
  • 2000, 2006, 2008, 2017, 2019, 2077,
  • 2112 - 2114,
  • 2138,
  • 2141 - 2142,
  • 2144, 2148, 2150, 2154, 2170, 2193, 2200, 2205 and
  • 2216
Genworth has mentioned these postcodes as risky but doesn’t necessarily mean that the application to buy a property from these postcode will be automatically rejected.

Genworth will consider any LMI proposal under standard LMI product, up to 95% LVR, where the security property is located in any postcode in Australia that is not included in the Genworth Security Location Guide.

Doctor home loans with waived LMI and other interest rate discounts is available for up to 90% of the property value. However, please note that LVR and loan amount restrictions may apply.

Please enquire online or call us on 1300 889 743 and check whether the location that you want to buy falls under the restricted area or not.

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Otto Dargan
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Re: Are there postcode restrictions for doctor home loans?

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Hi Gilchrist,

As a general practitioner, you may be able to qualify for the following discounts:
  • Lenders Mortgage Insurance (LMI) waiver: Borrowers are normally required to pay LMI if they’re borrowing more than 80% of the property value. As a low-risk borrower, you may be able to have your LMI waived. To be eligible for an LMI waiver, you’ll need to meet the following requirements:
    • You’re not borrowing more than 90% of the property value.
    • You’re registered with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
    • You’re a fully qualified full-time worker.
    • You meet the normal bank policy regarding borrowing capacity.
  • Higher interest rate discounts: General practitioners may be offered higher interest discounts than others with a professional package home loan. The size of the discount on your home loan depends on the following:
    • Your professional status.
    • Your income and asset position.
    • The size of your home loan.
  • Higher exposure limits: You may be able to increase or build your property portfolio with a smaller deposit due to the LMI waiver. LMI payment for a loan property worth $1 million can be as high as $22,000 if you’re borrowing 90% of the property value. If you’re eligible for an LMI waiver then you may be able to invest in property even with relatively fewer funds.
If you want to learn more about which banks can provide you such discounts, then you can have a look at our website. You can also call us on 1300 889 743 or fill out our free assessment form.

Cheers,
Otto Dargan
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