Second Mortgage Business Loans Australia
We understand that growing your business requires quick and easy access to funds. A second home mortgage does just that— helping you leverage the equity in your property while keeping your existing loan in place.
What is a Second Mortgage?
Second mortgage loans allow you to raise capital by using the equity in your property as security. This loan sits behind your first mortgage, which remains unchanged. It’s an ideal option for business owners looking to access funding by using a pre-existing, mortgaged property.Quick Enquiry!
How Does a Second Mortgage Work?
Let’s say you own a property with a first mortgage. You’ve built up equity over the years and now want to expand your business by purchasing new equipment and hiring more staff. Instead of refinancing their existing mortgage or taking out an unsecured loan, you take out a second mortgage to access $150,000 of your property’s equity. This allows you to fund your business growth without changing the terms of your original loan. The second mortgage provides the capital you need with manageable monthly payments.
2nd Mortgage Interest Rates
Second mortgage rates are typically higher than your first mortgage because they carry more risk for the lender. However, they can be lower than unsecured business loans because the loan is secured by your property.
Other factors that may affect the interest rate of a second mortgage include your financial profile as a borrower, the lender’s risk appetite, and market or economic conditions.
Second Mortgage vs Home Equity Loan: What's the Difference?
While the terms “second mortgage” and “home equity loan” are often used interchangeably, they are slightly different. Both involve borrowing against the equity in your property, but here’s how they compare:
- Second Mortgage: This is any loan, usually from a different lender, secured by the property that sits behind your first mortgage. It’s structured as a lump-sum loan just like a traditional mortgage.
- Home Equity Loan: While a second mortgage could be a home equity loan, typically a home equity loan refers to a refinance of a 1st mortgage allowing for an equity release. This equity release is often represented as it’s own loan split after the refinance and should be it’s own loan split if there is a tax deductibility benefit to the amount of equity that was released.
At Dark Horse Financial, we can help you determine which option is better suited to your business financing goals.
Can You Get a Second Mortgage with No Equity?
No, you need to have built some equity in your property to qualify for a second mortgage. Equity is the difference between the current value of your property and what you owe on your first mortgage. If you don’t have sufficient equity, other financing options might be more suitable, and we can help you explore those alternatives.
Why Choose Dark Horse Financial for Your 2nd Mortgage?
At Dark Horse Financial, we pride ourselves on delivering tailored financing solutions for business owners. Here’s why we’re the right choice for your second mortgage:
We have the expertise.
With over a decade in the business. our team of experienced finance professionals will guide you through every step of the second home mortgage process.
We provide tailored solutions.
We understand every business is different, so we provide financing solutions tailored to your unique needs.
We have a wide network of lenders.
We’ve built up a large network of second mortgage lenders over the years, ensuring that we’ll find the best match for you and your needs.
We’ll work with your timeline.
We work efficiently to get you the funds you need as quickly as possible. In some cases, we can get your loan processed and approved within the day of application.
We can get you the best rates.
Enjoy competitive interest rates that keep your costs manageable while you grow your business.
How to Qualify for a Second Mortgage?
To qualify for a second mortgage, you need to have at least 20% equity built in your existing mortgaged property. Other requirements such as credit history and financial documents can depend on the lender.
At Dark Horse Financial, we work with you to choose the best second mortgage lenders in Australia with loans you can qualify for based on your financial profile.
What Do I Need for a Second Mortgage?
When applying for a second mortgage, you may need the following:
- Equity in your property
- A genuine business purpose for taking out the loan
- Proof of property ownership
There are a number of bad credit, no-doc, or low-doc second mortgage options in Australia. We’ll match you with the right lenders that can accommodate your needs.
How to Get a Second Mortgage?
To get a second home loan for business owners, you need to have equity in your property that a lender can use as security. Here’s the general process:
1. Application
Apply for a second mortgage through our online form or give us a call to get a free consultation.
2. Equity Assessment
Once we lodge your application, the lender will evaluate the current value of your property and how much equity is available.
3. Approval Process
The lender will review your property’s valuation, your reason for seeking the loan and your exit strategy.
4. Get Funding
Once approved, the second mortgage is registered on your property title, subordinate to your first mortgage. The funds will then be disbursed to you so you can use it for your business.
Get Started Today!
With Dark Horse Financial, getting a second mortgage is a quick and streamlined process. If you’re ready to leverage the value of your property to grow your business, we can help secure the funding you need. Contact us today to discuss your options and take the next step towards success.
Second Mortgage Australia FAQs
Yes you can get a second mortgage with bad credit. Most second mortgage providers do not credit score applicants as part of their application process. Lenders will look at your equity, consider the type of security property you have on offer and it’s location to determine it’s in line with the policy and assess your exit strategy for successfully retiring the loan by the end of the loan term.
If you sell your property, both your first and second mortgages will need to be repaid from the proceeds of the sale. The first mortgage lender is paid off first, and the remaining balance is used to pay the second mortgage lender.
If you default on a second mortgage, the lender has the right to take legal action to recover the money owed, since the loan is secured by your property. While the first mortgage lender has priority, meaning they get paid first if the property is sold, the second mortgage lender can still pursue legal action to recoup their losses even though they are second in line.
You can use a second mortgage business loan for any legitimate business purpose. Some common examples include:
- Working capital
- Payout tax debt
- Debt consolidation
- Bridging finance
- Refinance existing second mortgages
- Partner buyouts
- Business acquisitions
- Funding plant and equipment purchases
- Cashing out equity with a 2nd mortgage equity loan.
A business loan with a secured second mortgage is a lending solution using property equity when there is already a mortgage in place. The existing mortgage is referred to as a first mortgage.
Second mortgages are typically fixed rate loans offered by private lenders with loan terms as short as one month.
In addition to term loans, second mortgages can be used as extra security by mainstream lenders so business owners can access more credit for their business.
The application process for a second mortgage loan is a low-doc loan application – we will guide you through the application process to give you the best chance of being approved. Second mortgage lenders will seek to understand your asset and liability position and provide a letter of offer based on the equity you have in your property and your exit strategy. Letters of offer can normally be obtained within hours.
Yes you can get approved for a second mortgage business loan with bad credit. Most private lenders who provide a second mortgage loan do not perform credit checks. This means you can be approved for a second mortgage even if you have defaults on your credit file.
Interest only second mortgages are available. Most 2nd mortgage loan lenders will either capitalise the interest to the loan, which means there are no repayments during the term of the loan or repayments will be interest only.
Most 2nd mortgages are a fixed rate loan. Your letter of offer will document the fixed interest rate that applies to your second mortgage so you can calculate the total interest cost before you agree to go ahead with your 2nd mortgage loan.
Yes, most banks allow a second mortgage loan to be placed provided your first mortgage is not currently in default. Although not mandatory most second mortgage providers will enter into what’s known as a deed of priority with your first mortgage provider. A deed of priority gives the first lender priority and in the event of default, the second mortgage loan provider will be repaid after the 1st mortgage provider has been paid back. It’s common for banks and other lenders holding a first mortgage to provide their consent for a second mortgage loan.
If you’re currently in default with your first mortgage lender you should let us know. There are often solutions available to help you through this circumstance.
2nd mortgages are considered more risky for a lender than a first mortgage so interest rates on second mortgages are more expensive than a first mortgage. However, because a second mortgage is a secured loan rates are usually less than the rates for unsecured loans.
Yes you can refinance an existing second mortgage with another second mortgage loan. Our goal is always to refinance our clients to the best business loan option but there may be circumstances that make it appropriate to refinance an existing loan with another at the end of term.
No, there is no limit on how much equity you can cash out with a 2nd mortgage business loan. Your lending limit will be determined by your property value and the amount of equity you hold in property. Our private lenders can fund up to $50M.
A second mortgage application process is normally a low-doc application, which means you don’t need to provide financials or tax returns. This makes the application process much faster than a traditional bank loan. A 2nd mortgage loan letter of offer is normally obtained within a few hours.
Yes you can get a second mortgage loan for business. Most second mortgage providers do not have the same requirements as banks, so they will lend to start-up businesses provided you have sufficient equity in your property to secure the second mortgage loan against.
Disclaimer: Loans and loan products are to approved applicants only. Rates, fees, policy and inclusions are subject to change without notice. As such no guarantees or warranties are made about the accuracy of the information on this page.
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