Fire Loans

Investment · Investment Loan

Finance built to grow your portfolio, not just settle one property

An investment loan does more work than an owner-occupied one it needs to support serviceability for the property after this one. We structure lending around interest-only terms, cross-collateralisation risk and offset access, so your next purchase isn't harder because of how this one was set up.

Interest-Only to 5 yrs
Up to 90% LVR
Fixed & variable

Who it's for

  • First-time property investors comparing structures before they buy
  • Portfolio builders adding a second, third or fourth property
  • Investors using equity from an existing home to fund a deposit
  • Interstate or interstate-remote buyers who want a broker managing the process

How it works

The same clear process every time, shaped around this specific loan type.

  1. 1

    Portfolio-aware assessment

    We look at how this loan affects your ability to borrow again later, not just whether it's approved today.

  2. 2

    Structure comparison

    Interest-only vs P&I, standalone vs cross-collateralised security we lay out the trade-offs across panel lenders.

  3. 3

    Equity & deposit strategy

    If you're using equity from an existing property, we coordinate valuations and structure the deposit correctly.

  4. 4

    Settlement & ongoing structure

    We settle the loan and keep an eye on refinance opportunities as your portfolio and equity position grow.

What's included

Interest-only structuring

Free up cash flow during the investment phase with interest-only terms, where it genuinely suits your strategy.

Avoiding cross-collateralisation

We default to standalone security wherever possible, so one property's growth isn't tied up in another's loan.

Offset on investment lending

Not every lender offers offset accounts on investment loans at competitive rates we know which ones do.

Depreciation-friendly structuring

We loop in your accountant's depreciation schedule when it affects how a loan should be structured.

Ask specifically whether your loan will be standalone or cross-collateralised before you sign it's one of the most common structuring mistakes we see investors inherit from their first lender.

Common questions

Interest-only or principal & interest for an investment property?
Interest-only frees up cash flow but doesn't reduce the loan balance. The right choice depends on your strategy, tax position and how long you plan to hold worth discussing before you decide.
Can I use equity from my home to fund the deposit?
Often yes, via a separate loan split secured against your existing property. We keep this structured as standalone security where we can, rather than cross-collateralised.
What's cross-collateralisation and why does it matter?
It's when one loan is secured against multiple properties. It can limit your flexibility to sell or refinance one property independently something we try to avoid by default.
How does negative gearing affect what I can borrow?
Lenders treat rental income and any tax benefit differently some shade rental income, others factor gearing losses into serviceability. We compare how your numbers actually land across the panel.