This is the percentage of the value of the property you are borrowing.
For example:
380,000 loan amount
400,000 purchase price x 100 = 95%
In this instance the loan to value ratio (LVR) is above 80%
therefore mortgage insurance is payable.
*Rules for low documentation loans differ.
Author: Marc Barlow
Role/Position: Principal, Mortgage Broker Melbourne
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