Loan to Value Ratio (LVR) Calculator
LVR is important in determining how much you may be able to borrow or the interest rates you might be eligible for. See how your purchase price and deposit stack up using our LVR calculator. Remember, you'll need an LVR of 95% or less to apply for a home loan with us.
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What is Loan to Value Ratio (LVR)?
Loan to Value Ratio, also known as LVR, is the ratio of the value of the property to the value of the loan as a percentage. For home buyers' the size of the deposit plays a key role in determining the LVR, as the larger your deposit, the lower your LVR will be. Your LVR can impact interest rates and products that may be available to you, and it can determine whether you’ll need to pay lenders' mortgage insurance (LMI) or other lender risk fees.
Example
To calculate your LVR, divide the amount you need to borrow (e.g. $400,000) by the value of the property (e.g. $500,000) and multiply this by 100 to give you a percentage.
$400,000/$500,000 x 100 = 80% LVR. This would mean you need a 20% deposit or equity of $100,000 towards your $500,000 property.
To calculate your loan-to-value ratio (or LVR), you’ll need to divide the amount you plan to borrow by the value of the property. The resulting figure is your LVR, which is expressed as a percentage.
Here’s the formula: LVR = (Loan Amount / Property Value) × 100
Here’s an example: you’d like to borrow $500,000 and the property price is $600,000. The LVR of the home loan would be calculated like this: ($500,000 loan ÷ $600,000 property value) x 100 = 83.3% LVR
Our LVR calculator shows the value of your home loan as a percentage of the property’s value.
A low loan-to-value ratio (LVR) could indicate to the lender that you have a larger deposit or equity in the property. This is often seen as a lower level of risk to the lender and could lead to more favorable loan terms, such as lower interest rates or more flexible repayment options.
A higher LVR may result in higher interest rates and stricter lending criteria in some circumstances.
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Important information
Information provided is factual information only, and is not intended to imply any recommendation about any financial product(s) or constitute tax advice. All applications are subject to credit assessment, loan eligibility and lending limits. Terms, conditions, fees and charges apply. If you require financial or tax advice you should consult a licensed financial or tax adviser
The results of the LVR calculator are based on information you have provided and is to be used as a guide only. Calculator by Widget Works.
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