No Deposit Home Loans
No Deposit Home Loans and Low Deposit Home Loans have received a lot of publicity in recent times as many banks and lenders have reviewed current lending criteria in line with a requirement for increased deposit amounts. This has meant that genuine 100% or No Deposit Home Loans are now unavailable.
No Deposit Home Loans – Alternative Solutions
Alternative solutions to No Deposit Home Loans are available from some lenders through their Family Guarantee loans. These home loans require a family member to provide a limited liability guarantee which covers off the no deposit requirement. There are also some lenders that will review their genuine savings requirements if you have a proven rental history over 12 months.
Find out which realestate.com.au Home Loans panel lenders offer low deposit home loans that allow you to borrow up to 95% of the property value and get a mortgage broker to help you negotiate a better home loan package. Simply email us the form on this page or call 13 94 62 (or +61 2 9249 3739 for international callers).
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No Deposit Home Loans or Low Deposit Assessment Criteria
The assessment criteria on No Deposit Home Loans is stricter and will often incur a higher interest rate than other home loan options. These criteria require that you provide proof of a good income, strong employment history and may also include postcode restrictions on the areas where you can purchase property. To work out what assessment criteria apply to you, talk to your local mortgage broker.
Advantages and Disadvantages of Low and No Deposit Home Loans
| Pros | Cons |
| You can buy property sooner without waiting until you save a larger deposit | Stricter lending criteria makes approval more difficult |
| Most come with features such as additional repayments and redraw | You are limited to certain types of properties |
| As you are borrowing more money, you’ll pay more interest in the long term | |
| Lenders Mortgage Insurance (LMI) will be higher than “deposit” home loan products |
More information and home loan help
For more information on how and where to find a better home loan deal from an extensive panel of Australian banks and secure mortgage lenders, or to speak to your local mortgage broker, contact us on 13 94 62 (direct +61 2 9249 3739)
