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Refinance your residential SMSF property loan

Already have a residential investment property in your SMSF? Your existing SMSF loan may still be refinanced under the new rules. We compare specialist SMSF lenders and help you review your rate, repayments and loan structure.

SMSF residential lending has changed. If your fund already holds residential property, we focus on reviewing your existing loan, lender and structure to identify suitable refinance options.

What to know

Residential SMSF refinancing has its own lender requirements. Here are some of the key areas lenders may assess when reviewing an existing SMSF property loan.

Borrowing limits

LVR requirements vary by lender

Available loan-to-value ratios depend on the property, location, loan balance and lender policy
Property requirements

Residential property

Lenders generally focus on standard residential properties such as houses, units and townhouses in acceptable metro and regional locations.
Refinance structure

Specialist SMSF lenders

Residential SMSF refinancing is commonly offered through specialist and non-bank lenders, with lending criteria that differ from standard residential home loans.
Rates and costs

SMSF loans are assessed differently

Interest rates, fees and refinance costs can be higher than standard home lending. The existing SMSF structure and LRBA must also meet lender and regulatory requirements.

How it works

The process starts with reviewing your existing SMSF property loan, including the current balance, interest rate, repayments, property value and fund position.

From there, we can compare suitable refinance options across specialist SMSF lenders and identify whether moving your loan may improve the rate, repayments or overall loan structure. We manage the refinance process through application, approval and settlement.

Refinancing an existing SMSF property loan

If your SMSF already owns residential property under an existing loan structure, refinancing may still be available.

A refinance can involve moving the existing loan to another lender while the SMSF continues to hold the same residential investment property. The new lender will assess the fund, property, loan structure and servicing before approving the refinance.

Your available equity

The current value of the property and remaining SMSF loan balance help determine your loan-to-value ratio.

A stronger equity position may provide access to a wider range of lenders and refinance options. Each lender has its own maximum LVR requirements and property criteria.

Servicing your SMSF loan

Lenders need to see that the SMSF can continue meeting the loan repayments.

They may consider rental income from the property, employer super contributions, personal contributions and the overall financial position of the fund. Assessment methods vary between SMSF lenders.

Property suitability

The property still needs to meet the incoming lender's requirements.

Standard residential properties such as established houses, units and townhouses are generally more widely accepted. Location, property type, valuation and marketability can all influence which lenders may consider the refinance.

We can review your existing property and loan before approaching lenders, helping narrow the search to options that fit your SMSF structure.

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The first step is understanding your borrowing position and how the structure should be set up. Check your SMSF borrowing power or get in touch to discuss your options.
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Enter your loan details to see your estimated borrowing power.

Based on the data you have supplied, we estimate you can borrow

Calculator Assumptions

Loan Interest Rate: We assume that the rate you enter is the rate that will apply to your loan for the full loan term — even if you choose a variable rate or an interest-only rate which, in practice, will only apply for a limited period.

Annual Rental Income: We assume that a tenant would be occupying the property for the entire loan term and that the income you enter will apply for the entirety of the loan term. Lenders typically assess 80% of gross rental income.

Annual Salary: We assume that the salary entered applies for the full financial year before any deductions.

Salary Sacrifice: We assume that the salary entered is included in the Annual Salary field and the entirety of the amount entered is paid into the relevant borrowing SMSF entity.

Super Guarantee (SG): Employer SG contributions are calculated at 11.5% of annual salary and included in serviceable SMSF income.

Assessment Rate: A 2.9% buffer above the entered loan rate is applied, in line with standard SMSF lender policy.

Loan Term: A 25-year principal & interest loan term is used, which is typical for SMSF Limited Recourse Borrowing Arrangements (LRBAs).

Estimated Borrowing Amounts: The result generated is based on current market conditions and internal lending parameters. This amount may differ if the same figures were inputted at a different date and is not a true indication of the allowable amount should a full application be provided and reviewed.

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SMSF Brokers Australia

Lending solutions for you.

SMSF Brokers Australia is a specialist mortgage broker focused on property investment through super, supporting clients across Australia.

As SMSF finance and mortgage brokers, we help with commercial SMSF property investment and residential SMSF refinance, structured to suit your fund and long term plans.

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This website provides general information only and has been prepared without taking into account your objectives, financial situation or needs. Your full financial situation and requirements need to be considered prior to any offer and acceptance of a loan product.
Establishment Apparel Pty Ltd trading as SMSF Brokers Australia (ABN 50 656 353 105) with Credit Representative Number 554449 is a Credit Representative of Australian Credit Licence 387025.