Improving Your Financial Position With Interest Only Loans

Do you have a home loan and looking to invest in property?

Have you considered an Interest Only investment loan? You could then use the money that would otherwise be paying down the principal of the investment loan to pay down the principal on your home loan.

Here is an example of the financial impact of adopting this practice.

Why do property investors typically utilize an IO loan?

Neil and Jane purchased their home 8 years ago and have a current loan balance of $525,000.

They’re looking to purchase an investment unit and have found one that will require them to borrow $475,000.

Position in 5 years if both loans are on principal and interest

Position in 5 years if investment property loan is Interest Only

Over the initial 5 year period they would be entitled to an additional $6,486 in potential interest deductions by having their investment property on an Interest Only loan.

It should be noted that because the principal of the investment loan is higher at the end of year 5, this benefit will continue beyond the initial 5 year period.

Note: Within this example we have assumed the same interest rate of 5.25% for both the Principal and Interest and Interest Only loans to demonstrate the potential financial benefit. It should be noted that interest rates vary between lenders and some lenders tend to charge a slightly higher interest rate on Interest Only loans over Principal and Interest loans.

If you'd like help with assessing your personal and financial situation, as well as comparing the loans in the market to see if you're truly getting the right deal for you, then call Bob Malpass now on 0431 862 136, email [email protected]

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Bob

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