Agree with Corey - IO on a PPOR is likely to have a negative impact on future borrowing capacity with most lenders under the current lending environment.
However - it shouldn't be a massive difference and if the PPOR is going to be converted into an IP at some point then I'd IO is still...
Nah unfortunately not.
They will only take a portion of the rent into account - usually 80% of it.
They may add a loading to your existing loan repayments too.
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Jamie
Yep - inner North seems to be going nuts.
Just had a look on allhomes - one property in Downer was listed for $620k+ sold for $760k.
Another 3 bedroom ex govy looking place in its original condition just sold for $657k. It would have went for $550k - $570k this time last year.
I've got...
In some areas - and for certain properties, it's picked up heaps.
My suburb is going crazy :-)
The demand for houses in established areas is pretty strong. A lot of it is driven by the Mr Fluffy buy back and a general lack of decent stock coming onto the market.
There's still heaps of...
Owner occ or IP?
Doesn't sound like a good investment to me.
I'd search for a detached house in the surrounding burbs instead. You may need to beef up the purchase price a bit - but long term you'll get a better return from a house rather than a unit in Belco IMO.
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Jamie
If servicing permits and you've got 10% equity then WBC is generally a good option at this LVR.....but the deal will be scrutinised hard. They'll even order desktop vals on your existing portfolio to confirm you hold enough equity.
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Jamie
Borrowing power is determine by your income minus ongoing liabilities/expenses. LVR doesn't come into play (well technically it can for certain deals but there's no point confusing you further).
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Jamie
Banks look at both.
Whilst they won't take into account 100% of your rental income - they'll generally take 80% of it.
The biggest factor impacting investors serviceability right now is how banks calculate the debt you hold with other lenders.
Agree with getting a second opinion...