Investment Properties

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Investment Properties

Mortgage Lab helps New Zealand property investors structure investment lending, assess rental yield, use equity, and compare lender policies.

Property investment can be a powerful wealth-building strategy, but it comes with its own set of rules and requirements. From LVR restrictions to rental yield calculations, there's a lot to consider.

Our advisers work with property investors at all stages – from buying your first investment property to building a multi-property portfolio. We understand the unique challenges investors face and how to structure loans for maximum benefit.

We can help you access equity in your existing properties, find lenders with investor-friendly policies, and structure your loans to optimise cash flow and tax efficiency.

How We Can Help

Calculate your borrowing capacity for investment properties

Access equity in your home or existing investments for new purchases

Navigate the different LVR requirements for investors (typically 35-40%)

Structure loans to maximise rental yield and cash flow

Compare lender policies on rental income assessment

Advise on interest-only vs principal & interest repayments

Help you understand the tax implications of different loan structures

Frequently Asked Questions

Currently, most banks require a 35-40% deposit for investment properties due to LVR restrictions. However, if you have equity in your own home, you may be able to use this as your deposit. We can help you calculate your available equity.
Yes, this is one of the most common ways to fund an investment property deposit. If your home has increased in value or you've paid down your mortgage, you may have usable equity. We can calculate how much you could access.
Interest-only loans have lower repayments and can improve cash flow, but you're not paying down the loan. Principal & interest builds equity but costs more monthly. The right choice depends on your investment strategy and tax situation.
Banks typically assess 60-80% of the expected rental income when calculating your borrowing capacity. Policies vary between lenders – some are more generous than others. We know which lenders are most investor-friendly.
Tax rules for property investors have changed significantly. The bright-line test and interest deductibility rules can affect your returns. We recommend consulting a tax accountant for specific advice on your situation.

What Our Clients Say

Yes, prompt response to my questions. He provided various options and explained the pros and cons which helped me achieve my target

Kiran Sripathi

Roger FairbairnRoger Fairbairn

Roger was brilliant! He was hugely helpful throughout the whole process of buying our first home. As our circumstances changed, he was quick to update our strategy and kept us fully informed at every step. Roger was really easy to talk too, worked fast, and explained everything super well, so we learned a lot from him going through the process! We were based in Wellington and did everything remotely with Roger, which was really easy. Highly recommend!

Livvy Mitchell

Roger FairbairnRoger Fairbairn

We really appreciate Josie’s work ethic and patience with our first home purchase journey. She was very responsive and communicative (literally responds to questions within minutes even past 10pm), and would do everything to make us reassured that we’re on the right track. We’re thankful and highly recommend her to anyone purchasing their property.

Ready to Get Started?

Talk to one of our friendly mortgage advisers today. Our service is usually at no direct cost to you.