Financing a property is one of the biggest challenges for a buyer. However, granting finance also poses a risk to lenders, as they could end up on the losing side if the borrower goes to MIA or is unable to pay their mortgage.
For this reason, lenders make sure they are covered by mortgage insurance (LMI) when a loan is taken out, usually if the amount borrowed represents more than 80% of the value of the property.
Although IMT protects the lender alone, it is an expense that many investors are willing to assume because it also gives them an advantage
LMI also helps to ensure that the borrower is able to assume financial responsibility, as LMI insurers will verify eligibility based on a borrower's ability to perform the monthly repayments.
Although LMI protects the lender alone, it is an expense that many investors are willing to bear, as it also gives them an advantage. The usual deposit on a home loan a buyer has to make is 20% of the purchase price, but with IMT, some lenders are more willing to accept lower deposits, thanks to the net security it offers. As a result, buyers can buy properties faster.
Before removing LMI, here are a few things investors should consider:
1. In the event of a claim, this insurance only protects the lender
It provides cover for your mortgage payments, which will be paid to the bank in the event of default on your loan. If this happens, the insurer will sue you for the funds.
2. It is tax deductible on an investment property
[259002] Section 25.25 of the Income Tax Assessment Act 1997 states that the entire LMI premium, including stamp duty and GST, is tax deductible as a cost d & # 39; borrowing. If LMI is started in the middle of the year, the deductible part corresponds to the period of days during which the building was available on the rental market.
3. It cannot be claimed immediately
Instead, IMT must be claimed over a period of five years from the date of settlement. Loan fees can only be claimed in the same year they were incurred if the expense was less than $ 100.
When property is sold, LMI can also be claimed against capital gains tax, if any.
4. It is not advisable to add LMI to your loan
Why? Because it costs you dearly in the long run. At first glance, incorporating LMI into the loan amount seems less painful because you don't have to find the funds immediately, and the premium remains a deductible expense. However, you could then pay interest on this LMI premium for 30 years. An LMI premium of $ 10,000 at 4% will cost you $ 400 per year in interest only. Multiply that by 30 years and your premium suddenly becomes very expensive.
5. If you convert your PPOR into an investment, you can request LMI
However, note that you can only request an LMI for the rental period of the property. For example, if you rented your primary place of residence six months after purchasing it, you can only apply for LMI for 4.5 years.
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