Crows Nest, Lower North Shore

Mortgage Broker in Crows Nest

Crows Nest is changing fast. The Metro station and the rezoning around it are bringing thousands of new apartments over the next decade, alongside the village's existing terraces, semis and older unit blocks.

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That makes it a strong market for first home buyers and investors, but new and off-the-plan apartments come with lending risks that established homes don't. We help you plan for them before you sign a contract.

Who we help in Crows Nest

Off-the-plan buyers

new towers around the Metro.

First home buyers

apartments under the $1.5m 5% Deposit Scheme cap.

Investors

rental demand from Metro commuters and St Leonards health and business workers.

Terrace and semi buyers

families wanting a house close to the village.

Lending in Crows Nest: what to know

Off-the-plan timing.

Pre-approvals usually expire long before settlement, so you'll need fresh approval when the building completes. Your income, rates and lender policy may have changed by then.

Settlement valuations.

If lots of similar apartments settle at once, valuations can come in under contract price. You'd need to cover any shortfall.

Postcode limits.

Some lenders restrict LVRs in high-density areas. Choosing the right lender protects your deposit.

First home buyer concessions.

Buying a new home may give you different stamp duty relief from an existing one, so check before you choose.

Crows Nest home loan FAQs

You'd need to make up the difference in cash or find a lender with a higher valuation. We plan a buffer for this from the start.
Before you pay the deposit, so we can check which lenders accept the development and what your borrowing will likely look like at settlement.

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