02/07/2026
Here's something many first home buyers don't realise until it's too late: Lenders Mortgage Insurance doesn't protect you — it protects your lender.
LMI is a premium you pay when your deposit is below 20% of the purchase price. It can add $15,000 to $35,000+ to the cost of your loan, and it doesn't give you any cover in return.
The good news is that depending on your circumstances, there may be ways to avoid it — including government schemes, guarantor structures, and profession-based waivers for eligible doctors, lawyers, accountants, and engineers.
We've broken it all down in our latest article. Worth a read before you start your home loan journey.
🔗 mortgagemd.com.au/lmi/what-is-lenders-mortgage-insurance-lmi-in-australia/
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