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Investment Properties

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Investment Properties

In brief

Investment-property lending depends on your income, existing debt, usable equity, expected rent and the lender’s current LVR and DTI policies. Mortgage Lab can model your borrowing position, compare participating lenders and discuss loan structures, while tax and legal advice should come from the appropriate qualified professionals.

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 assess available equity, compare participating lenders and understand how different loan structures affect repayments and cash flow. An accountant or tax adviser should advise on tax treatment.

How We Can Help

Calculate your borrowing capacity for investment properties

Access equity in your home or existing investments for new purchases

Navigate current lender and Reserve Bank LVR requirements for investors

Compare loan structures and their effect on rental cash flow

Compare lender policies on rental income assessment

Advise on interest-only vs principal & interest repayments

Coordinate lending decisions with advice from your accountant or tax adviser

Frequently Asked Questions

The deposit depends on the property, lender policy and current Reserve Bank LVR settings. Existing equity may support an application, but usable equity is not simply the difference between your mortgage and property value. An adviser can calculate the position using current lender rules.
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.
Lenders usually use only part of the expected rent in their affordability assessment and may apply different assumptions to existing and proposed properties. The treatment varies by lender and can change, so your adviser should model it using the policy that applies when you apply.
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

We have been Nicola’s clients for more than two years. From the first meeting, she put us at ease with her friendly manner. This is our first home, and having Nicola by our side made the process straightforward and manageable.

Christiana is always our go-to advisors for Landlords looking at purchasing or refinancing options for their rental properties.

Johnny Ang is very responsive and expert in his field. I am very grateful for his ongoing support and professional advice for our property/future investments. He lays everything out simply and trustworthy. Two thumbs up for Johnny! He makes everything real peace of mind!

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