Guarantor

Guarantor

Someone who provides a guarantee to a lender to assist someone else to secure a loan. Usually, a guarantor is a family member who pledges equity in a property as additional security for a first home buyer. Can also be a spousal guarantee for both security and income or if a trust or company borrower can be a director’s personal guarantee to assist the company or trust in their borrowing needs.

Guarantors are typically required by lenders to have adequate equity in their property (at least 80%) or to own the property altogether. Have a steady source of revenue. Maintain a strong personal credit score.

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Usually, we find that guarantors stay anywhere from two to five years, depending on how quickly you pay down the loan, as well as how fast your property increases in value.

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