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Reverse Mortgage Set up costs


Settlement Fee $700
Valuation fee $300 for properties < $1m; $550 for properties > $1m; On application for properties > $2m
Independent legal advice Costs borne by applicant
Mortgage Stamp Duty Payable in some States

Once the loan is established


Further drawdowns/redraws Minimum $1,000 (variable rate loans only)
Drawdown / redraw fee $0
Repayments None required until borrowers cease to reside
Optional payments Minimum of $1,000 (restrictions apply for fixed rate loans)
Repayment in full - Involuntary No fee
Repayment in full -Voluntary Sliding scale
Fixed rate voluntary repayment Economic cost
Discharge fee $250
Post settlement variations $250
Portability To another acceptable property
Repayment triggers Repayment is required within 12 months of both borrowers permanently vacating the property
Borrowers rights The lifetime tenancy and no negative equity guarantees are contractual rights
Borrowers obligations Must maintain property and buildings insurance
Revaluations Completed every three years at no cost to borrower

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