How it works
Unlock the equity in your home to help fund your retirement. All without needing to sell your home.
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Your money, your choice
What is a home equity release loan?
A home equity release loan (also known as a reverse mortgage) is a loan that lets you access the equity in your home. You don't have to make regular repayments, and you can stay in your home. The loan is repaid when you sell the property, move out (where the security property is the home you live in), or the last borrower passes away.
Who can benefit?
- Homeowners 55 and over — If you’re 55 or older, a home equity release loan could help you access funds tied up in your home.
- Retirees — It’s perfect if you want extra income to supplement your retirement.
- Those with unexpected expenses — If you face unexpected costs, a home equity release loan provides quick access to funds.
- People who want to stay in their home — If you love your home and don’t want to move, this loan lets you stay put.
Three ways to access your money
Inviva’s home equity release loan has three drawdown options, giving you the flexibility to access funds when it suits you. Interest is only charged on funds that have been drawn down.
Initial lump sum
Receive a lump sum payment at the beginning of your loan. Ideal for consolidating debt, funding home renovations, purchasing a new car, or funding a trip overseas to visit your family and grandchildren.
Line of credit
Have your loan approved up front and then access money only when you need it without paying interest on the undrawn amount. Interest is charged on the amount that you draw down.
The minimum drawdown for this option is $1,000.
Regular income payments
Manage your day to day living expenses with a regular monthly income payment.
The minimum drawdown amount for this option is $500 per month.
Or choose a combination of these options.
How it works?
Accessing the equity in your home has never been easier
Use our free property calculator
Decide how you would like to receive the funds
Complete our fast, secure and easy online application
Once we have received your application
We provide you with detailed equity projections
Your application gets assessed by our experienced credit team
Once approved, we work with your solicitor to get your loan settled
Am I eligible?
Simple eligibility criteria
Our eligibility criteria is simple and transparent
- No proof of income required — making it easier to get a loan.
- Get up to $3 million in cash — the amount you can access is based on your age and property value, and is regulated by the government.
- We welcome both Australian citizens and permanent residents, including NZ citizens with a Special Category Visa.
- Don’t worry if your home isn’t fully paid off – provided you can pay out the existing mortgage with the proceeds of new loan, you may still be eligible.
Keeping you safe and ensuring you understand your obligations
Inviva’s home equity release loan also comes with some important protections
- Lifetime occupancy guarantee — where the loan is secured against the property that you live in (and the loan does not have a term), you can stay in your home and community as long as you wish.
- No negative equity guarantee — ensuring you will never owe more than the market value of your property, providing peace of mind for you and your family.
- Independent legal advice and support — we want to make sure you understand your obligations and get support from an independent expert. You will need to pay for this advice, but we can help you find a solicitor that works best for you.
What our customers are saying
Inviva has responded to my needs with minimum of fuss. I received approval very quickly and the funds were made available in a very short time. A great company
Our Inviva experience has been a very stress free one. Our application was processed quickly in a very professional manner with prompt assistance the few times we needed it. I can’t speak highly enough of the team and process
A great easy process with the funds available in under 2 weeks and it was very easy to complete all required documentation
Inviva's web page provided sufficient information to continue the application process. Each step was confirmed and once our application was submitted follow up emails continued until settlement
I would like to thank Inviva for great and quick service. Job well done, thank you
Pleasant and professional service and advice - all enquiries promptly answered. Highly recommend
Try our free online calculator
Try our free online calculator to get an immediate property estimate and see how much you can borrow
Want to learn more?
Try our live chat service, email us at info@inviva.com.au or call 1300 222 223 to get personalised advice from our experts who will be delighted to answer any questions you may have.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Inviva's home equity release loans are reverse mortgages that allows you to free up part of the value of your property without having to sell the property until you're ready. With an Inviva loan, you aren’t required to make any repayments of principal or interest until the end of the loan. Instead, interest capitalises so the loan balance increases over time, unless you choose to make voluntary repayments.
Inviva's Home Equity Release Loan is an evergreen mortgage which means it typically does not have a fixed loan term. The loan balance is generally repayable in full when the last remaining borrower permanently leaves the property, or the property is sold. If the security property is your residential home, then you’re required to occupy the property.
Inviva's Investment Property Equity Release Loan generally includes a term and does not include this occupancy condition.
All of Inviva's home equity release loans have flexible drawdown options: you can access the loan funds as an initial lump sum, a regular monthly income payment, a line of credit, or a combination of these options. You will only be charged interest on the amounts that you draw down.
With an Inviva loan, you’ll have the option to make repayments at any time. If you do make repayments, then you’ll generally be able to re-drawdown those funds again at a later stage, should you choose to.
You can use the loan for a variety of purposes - to fund the trip of a lifetime, buy a new car, renovate your home, supplement your retirement income, consolidate debt, help your kids or grandkids, and more.
Inviva offers loans from $50,000 up to $3,000,000 (more by consultation) for borrowers aged 55 years or over.
The maximum Loan-To-Value Ratio (LVR) depends on your age and the value of your property. A 55-year-old can generally borrow up to a maximum LVR of 15% (i.e., up to 15% of their property’s value). The maximum LVR then increases by 1% for each additional year of age. For example, a 73-year-old may be able to borrow up to a maximum of 33% of their property’s value.
As part of the application process, we’ll discuss with you if there are other circumstances that may impact the amount you can borrow or any other conditions.
You can use Inviva's home equity release loans for a variety of purposes, giving you with the flexibility you need to meet your goals. This could include funding the trip of a lifetime, buying a new car, renovating your home, supplementing your retirement income, consolidating debt, helping your kids or grandkids, and more.
You can choose to access the funds as:
- an upfront lump sum if you want the money now
- a line of credit if you want access to cash as and when you need it
- a regular income payment option if you are looking to boost your retirement cashflow, or
- a combination of any of the above options so you can live your retirement your way.
Inviva requires that you obtain independent legal advice before entering a loan contract, to ensure that you understand the contract, and your rights and obligations associated with it. It is your responsibility to pay for this legal advice.
We encourage all customers to obtain financial advice. In some circumstances, at our discretion, we may require that you do so.
Inviva's home equity release loans have all the key features of a standard reverse mortgage, allowing you to free up part of the value of your property without having to sell it. With Inviva you aren’t required to make any interest or principal repayments until the end of the loan. However, you have the option to make repayments at any time, and to redraw those funds at a later stage if you choose to do so.
Inviva's home equity release loans come with a ‘no negative equity’ guarantee, so you can never owe us more than the market value of the property.
Our key differences:
Unlike some other reverse mortgage providers, we will lend to borrowers aged as young as 55. We also typically allow you to borrow against properties other than your primary home such as an investment property or holiday home.
Our current interest rate is 8.95% (comparison rate 8.98%*).
Inviva's Home Equity Release Loan and Investment Property Equity Release Loan have an upfront loan establishment fee of $995** to arrange settlement of the loan and include an online valuation and documentation. If a full in person valuation is requested by you or required by us, this will be passed on at cost. As part of the application process, we will let you know in advance if a full in person valuation is needed, and you may be required to pay for this separately in advance. The loan establishment fee is deducted from the loan amount at settlement along with any government charges that apply.
There is no ongoing monthly fee, however there is a discharge administration fee of $450 payable on discharge of any security interest either during or at the conclusion of the loan.
* Comparison rates are based on a secured loan of $150,000 over a 25-year term.
WARNING: comparison rates are true only for the examples given and may not include all fees and charges. Different terms, fees or other loan amounts might result in a different comparison rate.
**Higher establishments fees may apply for more complex loans. We will get in touch with you with a quote if applicable.
