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How to avoid paying LMI (Lenders Mortgage Insurance)

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How to avoid paying LMI (Lenders Mortgage Insurance)

Lender’s mortgage insurance (LMI) is required in many instances when a loan is worth more than 80 per cent of a property’s purchase price, as well as in some other circumstances. In very basic terms, when a lender considers a loan to carry a high risk, LMI is likely payable. Here’s how you can avoid paying the costly premium.

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Guaranteeing your child's loan

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Guaranteeing your child's loan

Rising house prices are making it increasingly difficult to enter the market. Parents who guarantee their children’s loans can help, but it is important to understand how this can impact the parents’ retirement or investment plans.

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