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Lending that builds the portfolio.

Investment lending is about structure as much as rate — cash flow, equity release, interest-only terms and how it all fits your longer plan.

Who this is for

Sound familiar?

  • IFirst investmenttaking the first step beyond the family home
  • IIPortfolio buildersadding the next property to an existing set
  • IIIRestructurersexisting investment debt that no longer fits the strategy

Worth weighing

  • Interest-only versus principal-and-interest
  • Offset strategy across the portfolio
  • Releasing equity for the next purchase
  • How different lenders price and assess investors

How Ascent helps

What we bring to it.

  1. 01

    Structure with your advisers

    Lending modelled alongside your accountant or financial adviser, so it fits the tax and wealth strategy — we arrange credit; they advise on strategy.

  2. 02

    Policy niches, found

    Lender appetite for investors varies widely. We match your position to the lenders who want it.

  3. 03

    Pre-approval with a plan

    Finance aligned to your buying strategy, not arranged in a panic after an offer.

The process

Four stages, one point of contact.

  1. 01

    Conversation

    A no-obligation discussion about where you are and where you’re going — in person in Melbourne, or online.

  2. 02

    Research & recommendation

    Your full picture gathered once, options compared across the panel, and a clear plain-English proposal: the loan, the structure, the costs, and why.

  3. 03

    Application to approval

    We prepare, submit and manage the application, handle lender requests, and keep you informed at every stage.

  4. 04

    Settlement & beyond

    Coordination through to settlement, then ongoing reviews so the loan keeps earning its place.

Lending is subject to eligibility, lender criteria and credit assessment.

Paperwork

What to have handy.

Don’t worry if something’s missing — we’ll work through it together.

  • Photo ID — driver licence or passport
  • Last two payslips (or business financials — see below)
  • Bank statements showing savings and account conduct
  • Details of existing debts and credit limits
  • An estimate of regular living expenses
  • Rental statements or a rental appraisal for the target property
  • Statements for existing loans

Questions

Interest-only or principal-and-interest?

Interest-only keeps repayments lower and can suit cash-flow or tax strategies; principal-and-interest reduces debt and usually prices lower. The right answer depends on your plan and adviser’s guidance — we model both so the decision is made on numbers.

Can I use equity instead of a cash deposit?

Commonly, yes — usable equity in an existing property can fund the deposit and costs on an investment purchase, subject to serviceability and valuations. We quantify your usable equity as a first step.

Do investment loans cost more?

Investor pricing is generally higher than owner-occupier pricing, and interest-only terms price higher again. Margins vary meaningfully between lenders, which is where comparison earns its keep.

All questions →

Information on this page is general in nature and does not take your objectives, financial situation or needs into account. Lending is subject to eligibility, lender criteria and credit assessment. Terms, conditions, fees and charges apply.

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Build on solid structure.

Bring your accountant’s thinking; we’ll bring the lending.