Ratings
LVR options
LVR is an acronym for Loan-To-Value Ratio. The LVR is the amount you are borrowing against the property value being used as security, represented as a percentage.
An LVR of 95% is a high risk, whereas an LVR of 80% or less is considered safe by most lenders. The majority of lenders will require you to pay Lenders Mortgage Insurance (LMI) if you borrow over 80% LVR.
Repayment options
Interest only loans have traditionally been tailored to investors so they can reduce their mortgage repayments and maximise their tax benefits and overall return on investment (ROI). However, getting home loan with interest only (IO) has its place and some lenders are willing to consider your application if you can provide valid reasons.
Interest only option for St.George Bank Advantage Package is not available at 95% LVR. St.George Bank will only consider interest only if your home loan is 90% or less of the property value.
Paying pricinpal and interest
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Paying interest only
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Q&As
Does St.George Bank Advantage Package comes with an offset account?
Yes, Advantage Package comes with a 100% offset account.
A 100% offset account is an account linked to your home loan where you can park your savings and spare cash to reduce the interest you pay. Then, when interest is calculated on your home loan, the balance in your offset account is deducted from the loan amount owing, and interest is only charged on what remains.
What are the costs to apply for St.George Bank Advantage Package?
There is upfront costs of $700 to apply for Advantage Package.
- Application fee: $600
- Settlement fee: $100
Advantage Package also comes with ongoing account fees of $395 per year.
- Annual fee: $395 per year
Are there costs when I exit or refinance to another lender?
St.George Bank charge a discharge fee of $350, which covers the cost for removing the mortgage that has been registered on the title of your property.
IMPORTANT: Lenders change their policy from time to time so this information is current only accurate at the time that it was written. You should always check with St.George Bank or a mortgage broker just to be sure. This information should be used as a guide only.