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  • Profile photo of powderfingerspowderfingers
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    Hi,
    I am purchasing a block of land in a booming qld coastal
    area, I wish to build this year and I am currently in England working full time till the end of the year. I was wondering if anyone can advise on a loan where I borrow for the total amount incl building costs with a 20 or 25% deposit. Land is $105 000, house $160 000(approx)
    I have $112 000 in cash. and earn $30000 net per annum. I want a loan with interest only and a redraw facility.
    Any advice would be appreciated,I have three weeks finance clause to arrange finance.

    Regards
    Clinton

    Profile photo of Mortgage HunterMortgage Hunter
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    Clinton,

    That loan is pretty standard. Most banks have a construction loan with those facilities.

    Will you be settling on just the land first with the construction being organised later or are you buyine a house and land package?

    You even have the depoosit for a LODOC if required.

    Cheers,

    Simon Macks
    Mortgage Broker
    http://www.mortgagehunter.com.au
    0425 228 985

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    Profile photo of powderfingerspowderfingers
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    Hi Simon

    Yes we want to settle on the land first so we are looking at obtaining finance for the whole package, to build in around 3 months time.

    Are lo docs the only option, don`t they have higher interest rates and restrictions,disadvantages?

    I will be signing a contract for the land this week, including a 3 week finance clause so will have to organise the loan within that time, including getting a builder`s quote?

    Regards
    Clinton

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    Clinton,

    The issue will be the overseas income.

    You need to get onto a broker ASAP who can get the research done and start the ball rolling for you.

    There will be no additional costs if you use a mortgage broker.

    Cheers,

    Simon Macks
    Mortgage Broker
    http://www.mortgagehunter.com.au
    0425 228 985

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    Clinton, I’m not a broker, but from what I’ve read on here and other places, Lo Doc loans can be quite competitive, sometimes lower even than standard variable. Contact Simon – he’s excellent![specool]

    Cheers
    Mel

    Profile photo of powderfingerspowderfingers
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    Hi Mel

    Thanks, will do!
    Cheers
    Clinton

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    Clint

    Have already gone through this with you, 75% is max, unless I’m missing something here and another broker can get more than 75% for that postcode and an overseas application on your servicibility?

    Simon is very experienced here, use him.

    Brendon


    Acute Mortgage Reductions
    http://www.acutemr.com.au
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    Profile photo of powderfingerspowderfingers
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    Thanks guys,
    Brendon, I am just looking for some opinions,
    we need a loan with not too many costs and fees because of the land price.

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