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What are LMI and LVR?

Principal and interest, or interest only?

How is interest calculated?

Should I get an offset account?

What is equity?

Deposit bonds

Where are deposit bonds accepted?

Can a deposit bond be used at an auction?

Where can I purchase/apply for a deposit bond?

   What are LMI and LVR?

LVR stands for 'Loan to Value Ratio' and it's the amount you’re looking to borrow, calculated as a percentage of the value of the property you want to buy (as assessed by ANZ). For instance if you’re borrowing $400,000 to buy a $500,000 property, your LVR would be 80% (because $400,000 is 80% of $500,000).

LVR is important because it may affect your borrowing power. Generally, the lower the LVR the better, as it carries less risk for the lender. If your LVR is above 80% (that is, you're looking to borrow more than 80% of the value of the property you want to buy), you may need to pay Lenders Mortgage Insurance (LMI). This insurance protects the lender - ANZ, not you - if you default on your home loan and there’s a shortfall following the sale of the property. Generally speaking the higher your LVR, the more LMI will cost.

Learn more about ANZ LMI with our Key Fact Sheet (PDF) or read our article on Lenders Mortgage Insurance.

*Property value is ANZ's valuation of the security property and may be different to the price you pay for a property.

  Principal and interest or interest only?

If you choose interest only, the minimum payment amount on your loan will be lower during the interest only period because you are not required to repay any of the loan principal. You will have to repay the principal down the track and so you may end up paying more over the life of your loan. There may be additional restrictions on the amount you can borrow or loan type you can select if you choose to pay interest only.

Choosing to repay principal and interest means that, with each repayment, you're paying off interest charges as well as some of the loan principal.

Learn more about payment types.

   How is interest calculated?

Interest is calculated based on the unpaid daily balance of your loan. For example, if you had a loan balance of $400,000 and your interest rate was 3% p.a., your interest charge would be $400,000 x 3% divided by 365 days = $32.87 for that day. For most ANZ home loans, interest is usually calculated daily and charged monthly. 

For details refer to the ANZ Consumer Lending Terms and Conditions (PDF) and your letter of offer.

  Should I get an offset account?

If you have money in an everyday banking account, you may choose to move it into an ANZ One offset account. You can link it to your ANZ Standard Variable loan or one-year ANZ Fixed loan to help you save on interest charges. The money you have in ANZ One will offset the amount you owe on your home loan, and you’ll only be charged interest on the difference.

A $10 servicing fee applies per month per offset account.

Find out more about offset accounts.

  What is equity?

Equity is the difference between the value of your home and how much you owe on it. And that value isn't necessarily what you paid for your home, as it may now be worth more. For example: if your home is worth $500,000 and you still owe $300,000, you could have up to $200,000 in equity.

Deposit Bonds

  Where are Deposit Bonds accepted?

Deposit Bonds are legal and available in all States and Territories. We recommend that you check with the vendor for acceptance before purchase.

  Can a Deposit Bond be used at an auction?

A Deposit Bond can be used at auctions. The bond amount is fixed but the property details are left blank, so you can attend a number of auctions and have a bond available for the deposit if successful. The vendor and the property details can be completed by you when your bid is successful.

  Where can I purchase/apply for a deposit bond?

ANZ does not offer deposit bonds. Please contact your legal or financial adviser who may be able to provide you with more information about deposit bonds.