Construction Loan
A Construction Loan is ideal for people who are planning to build a property, purchase land with the intention to build within 12 months, or make an improvement to their current home.
This Construction Loan offers a competitive interest rate which converts into a variable home loan product, “Simplifier” free of charge once construction is complete.
Interest Rate
- Please contact us for the best rates and product details: (02) 9265 1700
- Variable only
Lending Range and LVR
- 95% LVR, up to $1,100,000 per applicant
- $600,000 for the purchase of land
- $500,000 for construction if total facility is within the credit criteria
- Up to 95% LVR (plus capitalised LMI premium) of “on completion” valuation where construction is to commence immediately (i.e. construction contract is already in place)
- Up to 80% of land valuation (or purchase price, whichever is the lower) where there is a commitment to commence construction of a dwelling within 12months of funding (i.e. construction contract is not in place) **.
Repayment Options
During Construction
- Interest only on balance of funds drawn down
- Interest capitalisation not permitted “Simplifier”with Principle & Interest repayments
After Construction
- Once construction is finalised (last progress payment is made) the loan converts to Simplifier with P&I repayments
Term of Loan
- Up to 30 years
Progress Payments
- Maximum of five is permitted
- Progress payments made upon approval by the borrower
- Funds will not be advanced to builders for work not completed unless there is sufficient equity in the land to warrant the pre-advance
- Borrower to put in their financial contribution before any progress payments are made
- No minimum drawdown amount
- Direct credit to builder’s pre-nominated account
- If the request is approved by 2pm Sydney time, the funds will be available the next business day
- If the request is approved after 2pm Sydney time, it will take an additional business day for the funds become available
Ongoing Fees and Charges
- No monthly account keeping fees
- No fees for making additional repayments (additional repayments can only be made after the loan reverts to Mortgage Simplifier)
- No annual fees
- No transaction fees
Fees and Charges to Set Up the Loan
- Application fees $0
Redraw conditions
- Not available during construction period
- Once your loan converts to Mortgage Simplifier, redraw is available
Discharge Fees
- $250 plus legal cost
Documents required
- Copy of the Builder’s insurance policy
- An executed copy of the Fixed Price HIA/MBA Building Contract
- Copy of Council approved plans and specifications Copy of the Builder’s licence
- Valuation fee a $200 final valuation fee applies
All conditions are subject to change.
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