20/10/2026
People often come to us with a suburb picked out and a figure in mind, usually their property value less their loan. On a $900,000 home with $580,000 owing, that's $320,000.
The number lenders work with is smaller. Most will lend up to 80% of the value without mortgage insurance, so the usable equity in that example is closer to $140,000. That's still enough for a 20% deposit on a $700,000 investment. Whether a lender will release it comes down to serviceability, and because policies on rental income and buffers vary so much across the panel, the lender you choose can matter as much as the equity you have.
The opportunity starts with knowing your real number before you fall for a property. DM us and we'll work it out with you.