Buying an investment property can help you build long term wealth, but the loan side can feel confusing if you’re doing it on your own. At STE Lending, I help you understand your borrowing power, compare lenders, and choose the structure that lines up with your goals.
Investors have different needs to first home buyers. You’re looking at rental yield, tax benefits, cash flow, and long term plans. I walk you through each part so you can make a clear decision without getting buried in jargon.
You might be buying your first investment property.
You might be adding to your portfolio.
You might be tapping into equity to buy again.
Whatever your starting point, I help you set things up properly.
• Your borrowing power
Each lender calculates investment income differently. Some shade rent, some don’t. I compare them for you so you know your true numbers.
• Your loan structure
Principal and interest or interest only. Fixed, variable, or a split. Each option impacts your cash flow and long term plans.
• Your equity position
If you already own a home, you may be able to use equity to cover part or all of your deposit. I check what’s possible and what each lender allows.
• Rental income
Lenders use different rules for rental income and rental appraisals. I show you how this affects your borrowing power and repayments.
• Costs and cash flow
Investing comes with ongoing costs. I help you map out the numbers so you understand what the property will cost you each week.
Many investors choose interest only loans because they reduce repayments in the early years and improve cash flow. With interest only, you’re paying just the interest for a set period before switching back to principal and interest.
Lower repayments can give you room to renovate, save for your next property, or improve cash flow across your portfolio.
The interest on an investment loan is generally tax deductible, which is why interest only can make sense for some investors. You can claim the interest against your rental income, which may reduce your taxable profit.
It still needs a plan behind it. I show you how interest only affects your cash flow today and your repayments in the future, so you know exactly where you stand.
Book a chat with me.
I’ll show you what you can borrow, how the loan would look, and whether the numbers stack up for the property you want.
Most investors aim for a 10 percent to 20 percent deposit. Some lenders allow higher LVRs, but the rate and borrowing power can change. I show you what’s possible with your income and equity.
Yes. Many investors use equity instead of cash savings. I check how much equity you can release and which lenders support it.
Interest only keeps repayments lower and improves cash flow. Principal and interest pays down the loan faster. I walk you through the numbers so you can pick the structure that works for your goals.
Some lenders use the full rental amount, others shade it to allow for vacancies and costs. This can change your borrowing power quite a bit. I compare the rules across lenders so you know your true capacity.
Yes. Plenty of people start with an investment property instead of a home. Borrowing rules are slightly different, but I show you what’s possible and how to structure it.
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