Guarantor

Guarantor

A guarantor is someone who provides a guarantee to a lender to assist someone in securing a loan for a property. The guarantor normally agrees to be responsible for repaying a home loan if the borrower is unable to do so. They are normally a parent, family member or close friend, who provide their own security as collateral.

With the guarantee the guarantor doesn’t need to provide a cash payment, just have the security listed as part of the home loan application. This can help the borrower if they have an inefficient deposit or limited credit history.

A person who qualifies as a guarantor should have adequate equity in their property (at least 80%), a good credit history, have a relationship to the borrower, be over 18 years old, a resident, have financial stability and a good understanding of their obligations and any associated risks.

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A guarantor typically stays on a mortgage until the borrower meets certain conditions set by the lender. It usually involves achieving sufficient equity in the property or demonstrating the ability to service the loan independently.

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