Home Loans in High-Density Postcodes
When you apply for a home loan, banks and other lenders assess the risk of your loan by determining the postcode where your property is located. High-density postcodes are considered high risk by most major lenders, making securing a home loan for properties in these locations difficult. Each lender has its own set of criteria when determining if a property is high-risk. Some consider loan history, market value and demand. For instance, if a particular lender has had problems with borrowers in a specific postcode defaulting on loans and the lenders cannot recoup the loss because of the decline in resale value and demand, that lender may classify that particular area as high-risk. Other lenders may classify high-density areas as inner-city locations where property value and the economy fluctuate. In general, though, high-density postcodes are assigned to inner-city suburbs with lots of high-rise residential buildings.
Loan Amount
Banks and other major lenders are hesitant to approve loans for homes in high-density postcodes. If they approve your loan, they will likely only allow you to borrow up to 80% of the property value. Some factors can affect how much you can borrow, however.
- Investors can usually borrow a more significant percentage of the property’s value, especially if they have a good credit history.
- Borrowers applying for a guarantor loan may be able to borrow up to 100% with some lenders.
- Some lenders may not allow a first-time homebuyer to borrow any loan amount if they are purchasing a property in a high-density area
- Apartments over 50 square meters are considered lower-risk, and you could increase your loan amount if you buy a larger unit.
Properties in high-density postcodes are considered higher risk by most major lenders, making it more challenging for you to secure a home loan. However, it is not impossible to find a competitive mortgage. Specialist lenders, such as Mortgage Street, are experts in high-density home loans. Our team of brokers can find a home loan with reasonable interest rates and terms.