Taking the next step on your property journey
As you progress through life and your medical career, it’s likely you’ll want to progress up the property ladder. Getting our help with the financial and legal side of your next move can make it a lot easier.
Is now the time to refinance?
If you’ve owned a property for a while, you may find you’re in a strong position to renegotiate your loan. Check out the three main questions you should ask to get the best refinancing outcome for your financial situation.
Mortgage versus super: Which is a better place for doctors’ money?
We answer a common question – is it better to pay down your home loan or use funds to grow superannuation savings?
Rent, renovate or relocate?
Once you’re in a position to move on to the next stage of your property journey, you have a few options to consider. This article discusses three choices, and some financial considerations for working out your next move.
Avant property reports
Avant Finance has partnered with CoreLogic# to provide complimentary residential property reports that contain data used by banks when determining a property’s estimated sale value, the suburb’s growth trends, indicative rental yield, comparable properties on the market and school catchment zones.
See how much you could save by paying extra repayments or having a lower interest rate.
The amount you can borrow, also known as your borrowing capacity or borrowing power, is based on your unique financial circumstances. Your income, assets, liabilities and credit history can all affect your borrowing power.
Avant Finance specialists are well-versed in doctors' unique earnings, complex financial structures and other circumstances that make financing through many banks challenging. They have access to products and lending partners that specialise in lending to doctors.
This is very much dependent on which bank you decide on. You should be able to get an indication of borrowing capacity within a few days.
State government transfer duty is around 3-6% of a property’s selling price. Each state or territory has different rules and calculations. Some offer discounts or exemptions to first home buyers.
Market value is what someone will pay for that property on that day. You can uncover the estimated value of a property by accessing an Avant Property Report#. Avant Property reports are generated by CoreLogic and contain data used by real estate agents and banks and provide insight into:
- A property’s estimated sale value
- Estimated rental yields
- Suburb growth trends
- School catchment zones
- Comparable properties on the market
Access your complimentary Avant property report here.
Bridging finance is available if you are looking to buy or build a new home prior to selling your current property even if the proceeds of the sale are required for your new purchase.
Talk to an Avant Finance specialist to find out if bridging finance is suitable for your current situation.
Refinancing generally means moving your existing loan/s and corresponding mortgage/s from one lender to another. Banks may provide new clients with lower interest rates than existing clients. This is known as a loyalty tax. Speak with an Avant Finance specialist to ensure you are on the most competitive loan.
You can refinance your home loan for many reasons, such as:
• securing a cheaper rate
• renovating your home.
• paying off debts and rolling them into your home loan.
• using funds to buy a car or shares
Depending on the product you choose, refinancing can help by:
• Reducing your monthly repayments on a lower interest rate
• Reducing risk by switching from a variable rate to a fixed rate.
• Reducing uncertainty around monthly repayment amounts.
• Providing the flexibility to pay off your loan faster
• Consolidating credit cards, personal loans or other debts into a lower rate loan
• Freeing up cash to finance a renovation or investment property purchase
Your Avant Finance specialist can take you through the pros and cons of refinancing and arrange the most appropriate loan, should you decide to go ahead.
Some of the benefits of a Home Renovation Loan are:
• Flexible repayment options
• Flexible access to funds
• Competitive interest rates
• Quick and fast approvals.
The funds are available for almost any service, including:
• House maintenance
• Remodelling
• Painting
• New flooring
• Internal repairs
• External repairs.
Construction loans are approved specifically for your large renovation or build. You access those funds as progress payments instead of one lump sum.
For example, the bank may approve $500,000 for the construction, but these funds will be paid via drawdowns according to the progress payment schedule. They will not be made available all at once as they are in a renovation loan.
Buying an investment property
- Turning a first home into an investment property
- From a first family home to a whole portfolio
- Considerations for buying a holiday home
Buying your first home
- First home buyers’ steps to success
- First home buyers’ checklist
- Financing your first home- for doctors
Taking on family responsibilities
- Understanding health insurance
- Protecting your financial security
- What happens if you don't have a will?
As an early career doctor, you get more with Avant.
Specialising in finance for doctors and healthcare practices. We have an extensive selection of loan options that no one lender can match, including our own suite of lending products.
Avant Law focus on providing high-quality legal advice to doctors and medical practices. Our expert lawyers can assist you with a wide range of your personal and business legal matters.
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