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Variable Rate Home/Inv Loan 5.74% p.a. (CR 6.41%) LVR upto 90% with Offset + 0.3% Broker Cashback @ firstmac

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Hello Ozbargainers,

Firstmac are offering a Green Home loan option. Supporting environment friendly properties and being competitive on the interest rates.

Might not be a great option for Owner Occupiers but 5.74%(5.59% after broker cashback) is amazing for an investment property loan. Especially if you are after Interest Only Repayments.

Fees:-
$720 at the start and $550 exit fees. It is on the higher side.

Eligibility Criteria to qualify for this offer
Option-1

  • Property Should be built in the last 12 months.
  • You must provide us with a Nat1EKS Certificate for the security property for the loan containing a rating of 7 stars or higher before final approval of your loan in order to qualify for the Discount Offer.

Option-2

  • Pass Solar Eligibility in broker tool and be supported by one of the following: -
    • An invoice or quote for your solar system, meeting or exceeding the minimum required and confirming the address of installation. If you provide us with a quote, your
      quoted solar system must be installed within 90 days of settlement of your loan.
    • Photo evidence of the solar inverter and size showing the Kilowatts) accompanied with a statuary declaration confirming the system is installed on the security property
    • Photo of the inverter and size, showing the Kilowatts), as confirmed by an independent valuer. This can be requested by Firstmac when ordering the valuation over the
      security property. Note: Full valuation is required using this option.

Generic Eligibility Criteria Applicable to both options:-

  • Your home loan application must be for a new home loan with Firstmac, and cannot be for a variation, a split, an additional or further advance, or a material change to a current loan with Firstmac.
  • Your home loan application must be settled within a reasonable time, typically within 60 days, of Firstmac issuing you with loan documents.
  • If a loan with this Discount Offer is the subject of a variation, a further advance, or any other material change to the loan, then a reduction in the Discount Offer may apply. If any alterations to the security property result in the loss of its >R7 star rating, then the loan will become permanently ineligible for the Discount Offer, and the Discount Offer will cease to apply.
  • This Discount Offer may be varied or withdrawn by Firstmac if your loan application is not actioned or progressed by you within a reasonable period.
  • Your home loan application is subject to the Firstmac usual lending criteria, terms and conditions.

Combining this with broker cashback of 0.3% of loan amount will give you an effective rate of 5.59% for first 2 years. 0.15% discount for 1st and 2nd year.

Refer to this link for broker cashback terms and conditions.

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Regards,
Roopali
0415 719 759
Director | Mortgage Broker
Lending Workshop Pty Ltd
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closed Comments

  • -2

    Comparison rate 6.41%. This seems like nothing special in terms of the effective interest rate, and it's harder to secure than other loans.

    • I'm not commenting on whether this is a good rate or not but wouldn't the comparison rate only be relevant to someone who is planning on holding this loan after the 2 year promo rate, which you wouldn't do?

      • +3

        The comparison rate is straight up a terrible metric as it is completely out of touch. It is assuming a $150000 loan amount over 25 years. Anyone actually relying on it these days is very misguided.

        • +2

          Agree, it's like they think they are being smart looking behind the curtain of the real rate by looking at the comparison rate, but in reality they're looking at something completely irrelevant.

    • +1

      hi @drillvoice, as @eecan mentioned, the comparison rate metric's effectiveness is questionable in the first place.

      Also keep in mind that even 6.41% is not easy enough to get for Investment Property Loan on Interest only repayments and 90% LVR.

      As I mentioned in the post, this deal may not be exceptional for OO loans but for someone after Interest Only repayment with high LVR on their investment property loan. This is pretty amazing.

      • Thanks for that! Looks like I can't change my vote but I appreciate the context.

        • Go here and click ⛔ (the one in circle) to revoke your vote.

  • Very good rate on Investment Property Loan on Interest only repayments and 90% LVR. However this lender does charge valuation fee, sometimes it cost $550 to value your property.

    • Good rate if new(ish) build, or you have solar panels.
      Not exactly sure the investment benefit on solar panels, as the renter pays for the electric?

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