Residential

What is LVR?

January 26, 2016

LVR is a term that is used a lot when it comes to finance. LVR is the Loan to Value Ratio. This ratio is used by lenders when determining how much you can borrow. This ratio allows the lender to determine your risk when it comes to borrowing. The higher the LVR, the higher the…

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A Summary Of Keystart

January 26, 2016

Keystart Home Loans have been around since 1989. The initiative was introduced by the Western Australian government. Keystart is wholly owned by the Housing Authority. The aim of a Keystart Home Loan is to assist people in to their own home. Since inception, Keystart has helped over 80,000 West Australian individuals and families achieve home…

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What is LMI?

October 5, 2014

Lenders Mortgage Insurance or LMI is the name given to an insurance product that lenders will force a borrower to undertake when they fail to meet certain criteria. Typically, a lender will request the borrower takes out LMI when their deposit is lower than 20%. This can allow a borrower to take their borrowings up…

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