Investment Property Loans for Residential & Commercial Property
Looking to buy an investment property?
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At SB finance, we are here to guide you through every step of the process when it comes to buying an investment property.Based in Sydney's Hills District and helping clients right across Australia, we make investment property loans simple.We can help you understand how much you need to save, what your borrowing capacity is, what your repayments will be when you do proceed. Our experts will explain all the other costs associated with getting an investment loan including stamp-duty, settlement fees and LMI (lenders mortgage insurance) if applicable.
We have access to over 40 lenders, including all the major banks, allowing us to secure a competitive loan package tailored to your needs. We can help you work towards pre-approval so you can shop for a property with confidence.
What Lenders Consider for an Investment LoanBuying an investment property is assessed differently to buying your own home. Alongside your income and existing commitments, lenders will factor in the expected rental income from the property, your deposit and available equity, and how the loan fits your overall position. Understanding your borrowing capacity early helps you shop within a realistic budget.
Deposit, Equity and Costs to Plan ForMany investors fund their purchase using a cash deposit, equity drawn from an existing property, or a combination of both. It’s also worth budgeting for the upfront costs beyond the deposit — including stamp duty, conveyancing and legal fees, building and pest inspections, lenders mortgage insurance where applicable, and ongoing holding costs. We can help you map these out before you commit.
Choosing a Loan Structure That Suits Your StrategyInvestors often weigh up options such as interest-only versus principal-and-interest repayments, fixed versus variable rates, and whether to set up an offset facility. The right structure depends on your goals and circumstances, and the tax treatment of an investment loan can differ from an owner-occupied one — so we recommend speaking with your accountant about that side while we help you compare lending options across our panel of over 40 lenders.
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With access to over 40 lenders, we compare the market to find a finance option suited to your situation. Terms and conditions, fees and eligibility criteria apply.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Investment borrowing capacity depends on your personal income, the rental income the lender will accept, which is usually a portion of the appraised rent, your existing loan commitments, the deposit or equity available, and the lender’s assessment buffer. Lenders also differ in how they treat negative gearing, so capacity varies between them.
Investors commonly choose between interest-only and principal-and-interest repayments, fixed, variable or split, whether to include an offset account, and whether to cross-secure properties or keep each one standalone. Structure affects cash flow, future borrowing capacity and how cleanly your accountant can apportion interest, so decide it before you apply.
Sometimes. Lender appetite for credit impairment is narrower on investment lending than on owner-occupied, and a larger deposit is often expected. The type, size, age and status of the listing all matter. We assess your credit file first and approach only lenders whose policy accommodates it.
Many investors contribute 20% plus purchase costs to avoid Lenders Mortgage Insurance, but smaller deposits are available with LMI. The deposit can come from savings or from equity released against a property you already own. Allow separately for stamp duty, legal fees and building and pest inspections.
Yes, if the loan exceeds 80% of the property’s value. LMI protects the lender if the loan defaults, and the premium is usually capitalised into the loan. Using equity from a property you already own to top up the deposit is one way investors keep the loan at or under 80% and avoid the premium.
Stamp duty on an investment purchase in NSW is calculated on the dutiable value of the property using rate bands set by Revenue NSW, and first home buyer concessions do not apply to investment purchases. Surcharges can apply to foreign purchasers. Confirm the current figures with Revenue NSW or your conveyancer.
Start with a free assessment. We review your income, any existing property and loans, available equity and your goals, then model capacity across our lender panel and recommend a structure. We prepare and lodge the application and manage valuation, approval and settlement alongside your conveyancer and accountant.
Where to go next
Investment lending is assessed differently from an owner-occupier loan, and the structure chosen at the start affects how easily a portfolio can be added to later. Start with the home loans overview, and if you already hold a rental property, refinancing an investment property covers restructuring.