Difference between Low Doc Loans and No Doc Loans

December 19, 2009 | Comment 0

What’s the difference? As a guide

Low Doc Loans can be on either owner occupied, or investment properties.
They require an income declaration.
Should have an ABN for 2 years and be registered for GST.
A normal LVR is 60% without mortgage insurance, and 80% with mortgage insurance.
Rates on low doc loans are either at, or near home loan rates.
Normally a term loan of 25-30 years.

No Doc Loans

Must be on investment properties.
Do not require an income declaration, however will still need Assets and Liabilities position.
Do not require ABN or GST registration.
Normal LVR is 65%, however in some cases can go to 80%.
Rates are priced according to risk and are more expensive than low doc loans.
No Doc Loans are normally short term up to 3 years, however in some cases it is possible to go out to 25 years.

The above is a guide only and can change at any time.