Archive: March 2015

How Much Deposit Do I Need To Buy a House In Australia?
Investing, Lender features, Loan, Mortgage, Property | March 1, 2015
How Much Deposit Do I Need To Buy a House In Australia?

It is commonly accepted that to avoid paying Lenders Mortgage Insurance (LMI) on a home loan you must contribute a minimum 20% deposit of the property’s purchase price. A deposit of 20% equates to an Loan to Value Ratio (LVR) of 80%. If your loan is above 80% LVR then in most cases (for example Medical professionals/graduates can borrow up…