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SMSF Residential Property Loans

Invest in residential property investment through your SMSF with confidence. Our expert brokers compare lender options for SMSF loans to help you finance houses, apartments, and townhouses—ensuring your superannuation loans work harder for your future.

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SMSF Residential Loan Features

Up to 80% LVR

Minimum Super Balance

Up to 30 years

Leverage up to 80% of your SMSF balance through SMSF loans to expand your investment opportunities, including residential property investment. Security dependent.

Up to 30 years

Minimum Super Balance

Up to 30 years

Loan terms of up to 30 years may be available for SMSF loans, subject to lender criteria. Longer terms can help manage repayments, making it easier for your SMSF cash flow to support residential property investment and superannuation loans.

Minimum Super Balance

Minimum Super Balance

Limited Recourse Borrowing (LRBA)

Typically, a minimum SMSF balance of $150,000 is required to qualify for SMSF loans. This ensures the fund can effectively manage repayments, expenses, and compliance requirements, making it a viable option for residential property investment through superannuation loans.

Limited Recourse Borrowing (LRBA)

Principal & Interest or Interest-Only options

Limited Recourse Borrowing (LRBA)

SMSF loans for residential property investment must be structured under a Limited Recourse Borrowing Arrangement. This means that the loan liability is limited to the property held within the SMSF, ensuring that superannuation loans are managed effectively.

Principal & Interest or Interest-Only options

Principal & Interest or Interest-Only options

Principal & Interest or Interest-Only options

Choose between principal & interest or interest-only repayments for your SMSF loans. The right option depends on your SMSF strategy and cash flow needs, especially when considering residential property investment or superannuation loans.

Simple Refinance Options

Principal & Interest or Interest-Only options

Principal & Interest or Interest-Only options

Some SMSF lenders now offer streamlined refinance options for SMSF loans, helping you maintain a competitive edge in your residential property investment strategy.

Eligible Property Types

Acceptable Properties

Acceptable Properties

Acceptable Properties

Checklist of eligible property types for settlement completion.

Property Restrictions

Acceptable Properties

Acceptable Properties

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Simple SMSF Loan Process

A step-by-step approach to financing residential property investment through your SMSF—from strategy to settlement—with expert guidance to help you secure the right SMSF loans and navigate superannuation loans with confidence.

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SMSF Residential Property Loans

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2. SMSF Structure Review

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3. Pre-Approval Application

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4. Property Search

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5. Formal Application

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6. Loan Settlement

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Frequently Asked Questions

Please reach us at admin@simplesmsfloans.com.au if you cannot find an answer to your question.

Most  SMSF lenders offer up to 80% LVR for residential SMSF loans. This means you need a minimum 20% deposit plus costs. Some lenders may offer higher LVRs in specific circumstances. 


Yes, as long as property is fully complete at settlement. Construction loans are not acceptable under SMSF. 


 No, SMSF members and related parties cannot live in SMSF-owned properties. The property must be held solely for investment purposes to be compliant. 


 

SMSF loans use Limited Recourse Borrowing Arrangements (LRBA). This means the lender can only claim the specific property securing the loan, not other SMSF assets.


 SMSF loan approval typically takes 4-6 weeks due to additional compliance checks. Pre-approvals can be obtained in 1-2 weeks to provide confidence when property searching. 


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Disclaimer: This website contains general information only and does not take into account your objectives, financial situation or needs. Consider whether our services are appropriate for you and seek professional advice where appropriate. Credit provided by various lenders. Terms, conditions, fees and charges apply.

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