A Quick Guide to Low-Deposit Home Loans for Healthcare Workers

Healthcare workers can benefit from specialised low-deposit home loans that allow them to secure property with minimal upfront costs.

Here’s how the loans are structured:

Professionals with No Income Threshold (Up to 95% LVR)

Eligible healthcare professionals include:

• Dentists, General Practitioners, Hospital Doctors, and Medical Specialists

  Benefits:

• Principal, Interest, and Fees (PIF) Repayment: Up to 95% Loan-to-Value Ratio (LVR)

• Interest-Only (IO) and IOA Repayment: Up to 95% LVR

• Loan Limit: Up to $5 million

• No Lenders Mortgage Insurance (LMI): Often waived, saving thousands.

Professionals with a $90,000 Income Threshold (Up to 90% LVR)

Eligible healthcare professionals include:

• Nurses, Pharmacists, Physiotherapists, Psychologists, Radiographers, Audiologists, and other Allied Health Professionals.

  Benefits:

• Principal, Interest, and Fees (PIF) Repayment: Up to 90% LVR

• Interest-Only (IO) and IOA Repayment: Up to 90% LVR

• Loan Limit: Up to $5 million

• LMI: May apply depending on lender policies.

Loan Types Available:

1. Owner-Occupied Loans: Low-deposit loans designed for primary residences, with flexible repayment structures.

2. Investment Loans: Low-deposit options for healthcare professionals investing in real estate.

Qualifying Criteria:

To qualify, applicants must be healthcare professionals in eligible roles, confirmed via:

• Latest Australian income tax return.

• Proof of qualifications (Australian degree or certification).

• Professional registration, such as with AHPRA, or relevant governing bodies for other professions (e.g., Speech Pathologists, Audiologists, Sonographers).

Applicant Types:

• Eligible Applicants: Must be Australian citizens, approved permanent visa holders, or approved temporary visa holders.

• Ownership Structures: Loans can be taken out in the name of the healthcare professional or related company/trust, with medico involvement.

Specialised low-deposit home loans provide healthcare professionals with a unique opportunity to buy property with reduced upfront costs. Whether for an owner-occupied home or an investment property, the flexibility of these loans, combined with potential LMI waivers, makes them an attractive option for many healthcare workers.

Partnering with a specialised broker who understands the needs of healthcare professionals can further streamline the process and help you maximise your benefits.

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