08/09/2026
💡 JARGON BUSTER: LMI (Lender's Mortgage Insurance)
Here's one that surprises a lot of first home buyers: LMI protects the lender - not you.
If you borrow more than 80% of a property's value, most lenders require LMI as a condition of approval. The cost can usually be added to your loan.
📌 Things to know about LMI:
✅ It's not always a reason to wait - sometimes entering the market earlier outweighs the LMI cost.
✅ Some lenders offer LMI waivers for certain professions (doctors, accountants, lawyers etc).
✅ The First Home Guarantee Scheme allows eligible buyers to buy with 5% deposit and no LMI.
✅ In some cases, you may be able to buy a property with a 10% deposit and not pay LMI.
✅ LMI cost varies based on deposit size and loan amount.
Whether to pay LMI or wait is a genuine strategic decision. Give us a call to talk through what makes sense for you.
You can also visit our website to learn more - https://www.aspire.finance/residential-loans/lenders-mortgage-insurance/
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