What is LMI?
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LMI (Lenders Mortgage Insurance)
LMI is an additional fee charged by banks when you borrow more than 80% of the value of a property. This fee is charged because the bank is outsourcing insurance to protect themselves from the risk of higher lending ratios, in case of a default on the loan. In most situations LMI shouldn’t be a deterrent if you are purchasing a growth asset like property. Over time it is expected that the increase in wealth from the property will be significantly higher than the cost of LMI. I have personally seen banks charge anywhere up to $20,000 or more for LMI depending on the financial position of the applicant. This is not always a fixed fee, although it is perceived that way.
I would highly recommend that you seek advice on ways to reduce LMI before signing loan contracts with a bank.
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