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Loan to value ratios | Guide to LVR restrictions in NZ
What exactly does LVR mean and how could it affect your home loan?
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Loan to Value Ratio (LVR) restrictions from the Reserve Bank of New Zealand limit your borrowing amount based on a property's value to manage risky lending.
Generally, for existing properties, the minimum deposit is:
- Owner-occupiers: 20% (80% LVR)
- Investors: 30% (70% LVR)
Important exemptions exist, including for new builds, which have no LVR restrictions. Government schemes like the First Home Loan can also help eligible buyers purchase with as little as a 5% deposit.
What does LVR mean?
What are LVR restrictions?
Current LVR restrictions in NZ
Owner occupiers
Investors
You may be able to gte a high LVR loan but chances are you will pay extra for it.
Exemptions to the LVR rules
High LVR borrowing
New builds
First Home Loans
Bridging Loans
Remediation
Refinancing
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High LVR borrowing can be risky.
How could LVR restrictions affect you?
Getting professional advice to work with LVRs
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