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Guarantor Loan

Speed Things Up With A Guarantor Loan

Looking to buy your first home or move into the property market as soon as possible? Struggling to save a large deposit for your home loan? Then a Guarantor Loan could be the right solution for your situation. We at Nice Loans can help you understand how guarantor support works and how you can secure your home loan with greater flexibility.

A guarantor loan is a type of home loan offered by lenders, where a family member (a parent or close relative) agrees to use the equity in their own property to support the loan application of a borrower. This extra security helps in meeting the requirements of a lender without the need for a large upfront deposit, often allowing you to:

  • Borrow with a smaller deposit (as low as 5% in some cases)
  • Avoid paying Lenders Mortgage Insurance (LMI)
  • Increase your borrowing capacity
Unlike in the traditional co-borrower arrangement, your guarantor doesn’t need to contribute any cash. They are only offering security to the lender and only step in when repayments can’t be made.

Who Can Be a Guarantor?

To qualify for a guarantor loan, most lenders require a strong family relationship between the borrower & the guarantor. Here’s who typically qualifies as a guarantor:

  • Your parents or co-borrower's parents (including step-parents & legal guardians)
  • Some lenders also accept grandparents as eligible guarantors.
  • Your brothers & sisters may also qualify depending on lender policies.
  • In some rare cases, children can guarantee a parent's loan.
  • In some cases, immediate family members are also accepted.

Key Features of Guarantor Loans

Choosing a guarantor loan may benefit you in several ways. Here are some key features of a guarantor loan:

  • Lower Deposit Requirements - You can enter the property market sooner with as little as 5-10% deposit
  • Avoid Lenders Mortgage Insurance (LMI) - Reduce the upfront costs with guarantor support
  • Increased Borrowing Capacity - Borrow more that you could independently thanks to added security
  • Flexible Guarantor Options - Use a parent or close relative's equity to support your loan
  • Potential Better Loan Terms - Some lenders may offer lower rates or extra features due to reduced risk
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What are the pros and cons of Guarantor Loans?

While a guarantor loan can make it easier for a borrower to enter a market sooner, it's still important to understand both the advantages and potential risks involved with a guarantor loan:

Pros

  • Enter the market to purchase a property with smaller or no deposit at all
  • Avoid LMI that could save you thousands of dollars upfront
  • With added security by a guarantor, lenders may approve a higher loan amount than you could qualify on your own
  • Gain more competitive interest rates and flexible loan features
  • Guarantor can be released once you build enough equity (around 20%)

Cons

  • The guarantor may be become responsible for part of the loan if you cannot meet requirements
  • The guarantor's property could be at risk if the loan defaults
  • Guarantor's borrowing capacity may be affected on future loans
  • A guarantor must obtain independent legal advice before signing
  • Due to financial stress, it may create tension between families

Disclaimer: Loan suitability depends on individual financial circumstances, lender policies, and long-term property plans.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Here are some frequently asked questions by our clients. If you have any specific questions, please don't hesitate to contact us.

A guarantor home loan is a type of home loan that allow your family member (most commonly a parent) to use the equity in their property as security for your loan. This will help you purchase a property with a smaller deposit and also allow you to avoid Lenders Mortgage Insurance (LMI).

Depending on the lender and your financial situation, you may only need about 5-10% deposit in many cases and sometimes no deposit at all.

Many guarantor loans use a limited guarantee. In such loans, guarantor is only responsible for a portion of the loans rather than the full amount. However, in unlimited guarantee structure, the guarantor secures the entire loan amount, providing maximum security to the lender.

Yes. Once the borrower builds enough equity in their property (usually around 20%) or refinance the loan, then guarantor can typically be released.

If you fail to arrange the repayments, then the guarantor may be required to cover the guaranteed portion of the loan. This could put their property at risk.

Since the guarantor provides additional security, many borrowers can avoid paying costly Lenders Mortgage Insurance.

Yes. Some lenders do allow support for both owner-occupier and investment property purchases.