01/05/2026
A lot of buyers assume LMI is there to protect them… but that is not quite how it works.
This type of insurance is designed to protect the lender if something goes wrong, not the borrower. It usually comes into play when your deposit is below 20% of the property value.
It does add to the overall cost, but it can also open the door to buying sooner instead of waiting years to save a larger deposit. For some, that trade-off makes sense depending on their goals and timing.
We see this misunderstood quite often, especially with first-home buyers trying to plan their next move. Knowing how and when it applies can help you make a more informed decision 🙂
✨ Understanding how this works can help you weigh up your options and plan your purchase with more clarity. Mortgage Choice Merimbula can walk you through it.
📍 Reach out to Mortgage Choice in Merimbula, Bega, Narooma, & Dapto today, your home loan experts on the Far South Coast.
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