Ratings
Introductory period
The Mac Intro Basic is a 2 year introductory rate loan. An introductory rate is a special interest rate discount offered for the first year of your home loan, allowing you to get a headstart on your repayments.
Tips: Many lenders give you a cheaper rate in the first year as a carrot, then revert your rate to the Bank Standard Variable Rate and then refuse to give you a discount. This is the major problem with introductory rates, don't get caught out, ask your lender about discounts after the introductory rate has expired!
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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.
The Mac Intro Basic does not offer tier pricing for lower LVR. With Intro Basic, you can borrow upto $95% LVR.
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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.
Tips: To get approved for an interest only home loan you need to have a strong enough income to afford principal and interest (P&I) repayments once your interest only term expires. Sometimes extending your interest only period can be tough and getting approved for a P&I refinance is a lot easier.
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Q&As
Does The Mac Intro Basic comes with an offset account?
No, Intro Basic does not come with an offset account.
Generally speaking, variable home loans without offset accounts are often called basic or 'no-frills' loans, you get lower account-keeping fees and lower interest rate for your home loan. In some cases a basic home loan can actually be cost efficient than a 100% offset account.
What are the costs to apply for The Mac Intro Basic?
There is upfront costs of $620 to apply for Intro Basic, with no ongoing account keeping fees.
- Application fee: $400
- Valuation fee: $220
Are there costs when I exit or refinance to another lender?
The Mac charge a discharge fee of $200, 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 The Mac or a mortgage broker just to be sure. This information should be used as a guide only.