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Hi
could you tell me please what LVR stands for and also if you are paying extra money weekly off a variable loan does the amount of years you take the loan over make a difference?
hi
We currently have a variable home loan with ANZ for$130,000
would we be eligible for the U Bank variable rate of %4.45 if we change over and also would we have to provide 20 percent deposit?
Hi Jenelle,
Thanks for your question.
The UBank UHomeLoan is available for refinancing applications, so if you meet the eligibility criteria you’ll be able to apply. The 20% deposit related to the value of your property, so if your property is worth $130,000 and you’re looking to take out a $130,000 loan, then you would need to provide a 20% deposit. If your home is worth more (having paid off some of your loan with ANZ) then you may not need to pay the deposit, as long as you’re taking out a loan that is less than 80% of the value of your property.
I hope this has helped.
Thanks,
Elizabeth
Hi Jenelle,
Thanks for your question.
LVR stands for loan the value ratio.
If you’re paying extra money on a weekly basis, it tends to reduce your loan term though it does depend on much you’re paying off as well. If you opt for a loan term that is too long and you pay its offer early, you could be liable for an early discharge fee though this mainly depends on the home loan and lender.
Cheers,
Shirley
I would like to borrow money for a house through my self managed super fund do you lend for this type of loan and do I
Require a 20% deposit before I can apply
Hi Fred,
Thanks for your question.
To be eligible for this home loan, you need to be looking to purchase a residential property or refinance your current home loan.
If you’d like, you can compare SMSF home loans using our comparison table.
Cheers,
Shirley
Hi there,
My father has offered to pay mortgage insurance for my husband and myself, instead of being a guarantor for the loan. Approximately how much (based on a $350,000 home) would we need to have as a deposit to get our foot in the door?
Hi Heather,
Thanks for your question.
The UBank UHomeloan requires a 20% deposit, so deposit of $70,000 will be required.
Cheers,
Shirley
Hi, Im looking at refinancing with Ubank. I am a customer with Ubank already. I saw that the minimum loan term for a variable rate home loan is 3 years. Does that mean i can’t pay off the loan sooner if some extra money comes to hand which allows me to pay off earlier than 3 years. If i can, will their be fees involved in paying it off earlier. Also, if i decide to purchase another property and borrow from ubank, does it become one loan or two separate loans and will i have to borrow less than 80% to avoid any fees.
Hi Kevin,
Thanks for your question.
In the terms and conditions it states that, ‘you may pay an additional amount in repayment of the Facility at any time provided that You give Us at least two Business Days notice of your intention to make the early repayment. You must not pay an amount under the Facility before it is 12.due and payable. We are not obliged to accept such a payment.’
There is likely to be fees involved, up to the discretion of UBank. If you intend to purchase another property, then generally it becomes two separate loans.
Borrowing under 80% LVR means you can avoid LMI, but the standard fees still apply such as application, establishment fees etc. if applicable.
Cheers,
Shirley
Hi, does Ubank offer home loans to investors? I am already a Ubank customer. Cheers, Greg
Hi Greg,
Thanks for your question.
UBank currently offers one home loan, the UHomeLoan.
At the moment, it’s only available to borrowers looking to purchase a residential property or refinance a current home loan.
Cheers,
Shirley