Stage 3 of 6
Use your equity to drop LMI (and your LVR)
Refinancing
Stage 3 / 6 · Equity & LMI
Use your equity to drop LMI (and your LVR)
A valuation that crosses 80% LVR removes LMI on your refinance. Strategy and timing matter.
Crossing 80% LVR before you refinance saves you from paying LMI twice in your borrowing life.
Get the valuation right
Lender-ordered valuations are commonly 5-12% below comparable sales. Order an independent comparable market analysis from a local agent before you apply, and contest if the lender comes in low.
WARNING: This comparison rate is true only for the example given and may not include all fees and charges. Different terms, fees, or other loan amounts might result in a different comparison rate. Comparison rates are based on a secured loan of $30,000 over 5 years for vehicle finance and $50,000 over 5 years for equipment finance, as required under the National Credit Code.