In order to find the right SMSF loan you first need to know what to look for.
SMSF for residential can differ from bank to bank and person to person.
Read on to learn all about the rates for SMSF home loans, how to find the right loan for you, and what an SMSF loan can do for you.
What can an SMSF loan do for me?
For some people understanding what an SMSF loan can do for you may be confusing and hard to wrap your head around.In short, an SMSF loan is a Self-Managed Super Fund that works as a private superannuation.
By default, this is a Limited-Recourse Borrowing Arrangement (LRBA).
In other words, it is money that is used to purchase an investment property which can be capital gains or your rental payments.
The property is typically held in a custodian trust until the loan is repaid — similar to a mortgage when you are buying your private home.
The money is then funnelled back into the fund to repay the loan and later be used as part of your retirement.
It also allows you to have a range of assets such as shares, term deposits, cash, unlisted assets, and bonds.
So with that said, getting an SMSF loan can give you a leg up for your retirement and set your mind at ease for the future.
Most Self-Managed Super Funds can be completely managed by you but it requires a lot of work and risks.
For this reason, it is always wise to have a trusted financial advisor or banker to help you navigate it and set it up.
What are the current rates and requirements?
In order to get a residential SMSF loan, you must prove four things:That the property purchased is intended to only provide for retirement or death benefits
The property cannot be bought from a member of the SMSF or a related person in the party
The property may not be lived in or rented by anyone related to the SMSF, including a member
And the property must not be the only asset (meaning it must include the property, shares, units, and collectibles or identical assets)
SMSF’s have one of the lowest tax rates (at 15%).
It can be reduced more if you offset other tax credits with it.
Since it is an LRBA it generally has higher rates than a regular home loan.
The home loan rates range from 6.99% to 9.11% depending on the lender and the plan you acquire.
Finding the right loan
When looking for SMSF home loans you should treat it similar to a home loan.Compare interest rates, fees, and loan-to-value ratios.
Typically, SMSF loans require a 20% minimum deposit or an 80% LVR.
Some lenders may let you have higher ratios though.
When looking at the fees, keep in mind that fees typically can include fees to establish or settle, monthly or yearly fees, and more.
Always ensure that the SMSF loan is a SMSF for residential properties, as there is a difference between residential and commercial SMSF loans.