Renovation loans

Transform fixer-uppers into dream homes with flexible funding for immediate value-add
Finance your renovation with progressive drawdown facilities, cash-out refinance, home loan top ups
If this sounds like you:
  • You want to add value to your existing property through improvements
  • You've purchased a fixer-upper requiring significant work
  • You need flexible funding options for staged renovation projects
  • You're looking to increase your property's value before selling
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Overview

Renovation loans help homeowners transform existing properties or rehabilitate fixer-uppers. These specialised loans can be structured as construction loans with progress payments or as lines of credit that allow you to draw funds as needed.

Renovation financing can significantly boost your property's value while creating your dream living space. Whether you're planning a simple kitchen makeover or a comprehensive rebuild, the right renovation loan can help you manage cash flow throughout the project while potentially building instant equity.

The Felix team can talk you through your options, and find the best loan for your renovation goals.

Loan options

Construction renovation loans

Looking to update your place? Renovation loans can be structured as construction loans, allowing you to make progressive drawdowns - so you only have to pay interest on the money used to date.
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Cash-out refinance

Refinancing to borrow more than you currently owe, receiving the difference in cash, allowing you to access your home equity in cash for major expenses such as renovating or an investment loan.
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Redraw

A loan facility allowing you to access additional repayments you've made on your loan, providing flexibility to withdraw funds when needed. Not a loan in and of itself, but a feature on some home loans.
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Supplementary loan account

An additional loan account linked to your main mortgage, allowing you to borrow extra funds while keeping this debt separate from your primary loan. Can be set up for investments, renovations, or other major expenses.
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Personal home renovation loan

An unsecured personal loan specifically for funding home improvements, typically with higher interest rates than mortgage-secured renovation options.
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