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Estimate the LMI premium at your deposit, and what it takes to avoid it.

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Your deposit vs the LMI-free deposit

$0$50k$100k$150kYour deposit: $75,000$75kYour depositNeeded for 80% LVR: $150,000$150kNeeded for 80% LVR

Estimated LMI premium

$14,850

  • Your loan-to-value ratio (LVR)90%
  • Loan amount required$675,000
  • Premium as a percentage of the loan2.2%
  • Extra deposit needed to avoid LMI entirely$75,000
  • Deposit needed for an 80% LVR$150,000

LMI protects the lender, not you. It is usually capitalised onto the loan, so you also pay interest on it for the life of the loan.

See if you can avoid paying LMI

This calculator gives a general estimate only. It is not personal financial, credit or tax advice and does not take your objectives or circumstances into account.