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NAB Equity Builder

Think outside the block with NAB Equity Builder

An investment loan for ETFs and managed funds.

Borrow to invest

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Flexible terms

Flexible loan terms from 3 – 10 years.

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Investment choice

Over 1000+ approved investments to choose from.

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Great rates

Loans starting from $20k and a 2.0% special discount.

NAB Equity Builder

A ‘no margin call’ investment loan for managed investments like ETFs, LICs, SMAs and managed funds.

  • Principal and interest investment loan
  • No margin call, monthly repayments (with early pay off possible)
  • Flexible loan terms from 3 - 10 years
  • A variable interest rate
  • Loan security is comprised of both pledged and acquired managed investments
  • 2% special rate discount for the life of the loan

NAB Equity Builder requires principal and interest monthly repayments. The bank holds a mortgage over the investment until the loan is paid off. Once the loan is fully paid the assets are 100% owned by you.

Borrowing to invest may be another effective wealth building strategy for investors looking to increase their exposure to diversified investment options.

Flexible investing

With NAB Equity Builder – you can apply now and invest later, or whatever works best for you. Once your loan is approved, you can:

  • Acquire investments all at once
  • Sit and wait for the right opportunity
  • Break it up into smaller investments over time (the minimum loan draw down is $10k)

NAB Equity Builder is more suited to investors with a long term investment horizon of 3 – 10 years and with any investment decision you make, remember to consider the risks.

It’s important to know that investing in the share market carries risk and requires a long-term focus as many variables can cause volatility, both down and up. Borrowing to invest can be an effective wealth building strategy but gearing can magnify the potential for both gains and losses in assets.

Interest rates, plus a 2.0% discount

Variable rate p.a.Special rate^
10.00%8.00%

Standard variable rates effective from 1 December 2023.

^The special offer rate is 2% discount off the standard variable rate and is available for the life of the loan. See Important Information below for more details.

Approved Investment List

To see what managed investments NAB may lend against as part of a NAB Equity Builder loan facility, please refer to the Approved Investments list.

NEXT STEPS
Apply for NAB Equity Builder

  1. Read and ensure you understand the:
  2. Complete the application form
  3. Lodge security or cash against your loan
  4. Complete an order to purchase an investment with your loan

For any queries or help with your NAB Equity Builder application, please email equity.lending@nab.com.au or call the NAB Equity Lending team on 1300 135 145.

Benefits

Greater control

NAB Equity Builder allows you to customise each loan program to suit your particular investment goals. You can select your preferred investments, starting loan amount, style of principal repayment, and time frame to repay the loan. 

Greater stability

Instead of using your home as security, the managed investments bought/contributed will be held as the loan security. As there are no margin calls, price movements of the security supporting the loan won’t trigger the need for any corrective action (ie the acceleration of loan repayments, or the sale of loan security); regardless of the value of the outstanding loan. 

Increasing loans and diversity

Borrowing to invest can increase the return on your funds, when the investment outperforms the cost of borrowing. It can also allow you to increase your exposure to a preferred investment theme.

Lower borrowing costs

As the NAB Equity Builder loan program requires the consistent repayment of loan principal, the loan balance used to calculate loan interest is constantly decreasing.

Risks

Investments may be sold

Monthly repayments must be made consistently. If a repayment is missed a portion of the loan assets (the investments used to secure the loan) may be sold to correct the position or repay the loan. For example, if you miss a repayment of $100, then $100 worth of investments may be sold to correct the position. This may have capital gains tax consequences.

Increasing interest rates

Increases in interest rates may result in your monthly loan interest payments (in combination with your monthly principal repayment obligation) being greater than you budgeted for.

Changes to approved investment lists

This may create the need to switch into a new approved investment. The sale of an existing investment may trigger CGT consequences.

Falling interest rates

This may place a greater burden on your other sources of available cash.

 

nabtrade and NAB Equity Builder

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Security

You may be able to use an investment you hold in nabtrade as security against a NAB Equity Builder loan.

NAB Equity Builder lends against 21 listed ETFs and 3 LICs.

Check the approved investment list to see if your investments are on the list. 

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nabtrade Total Wealth

Add NAB Equity Builder investments into nabtrade Total Wealth as an off-platform asset and view it alongside your existing portfolio.

 

If what you invest in is listed, you’ll also have this priced for you in real time.

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NAB internet banking

If you’re a NAB customer, you’ll be able to see everything within Internet Banking.

 

 View your equity loan balance alongside your banking.

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Positive gearing. The better kind (with no margin calls).

NAB Equity Builder is issued by National Australia Bank Limited ABN 12 004 044 937 AFSL and Australian Credit Licence 230686 (NAB). 

 

^The 2.0% special discount rate for variable loans applies for the life of the loan or until varied or withdrawn by NAB.

 

The information provided on this web page is intended to be of a general nature only. Any advice in this brochure has been prepared without taking into account your objectives, financial situation or needs. Before acting on any advice on this page, National Australia Bank Limited (ABN 12 004 044 937 AFSL 230686) (NAB) recommends you consider whether it is appropriate for your objectives, financial situation and needs. NAB recommends that you seek independent advice before acting on any information on this web page. The taxation information contained in this document is of a general nature. The tax consequences of investing will depend on your particular circumstances. We recommend that you seek professional tax advice before applying for a NAB Equity Builder facility.

 

This page is not a substitute for reading the NAB Equity Builder Facility Terms and Product Brochure. NAB is the issuer of NAB Equity Builder and recommends you consider the Facility Terms before making any decisions. The Target Market Determination for this product is available at nab.com.au/TMD

 

Just like with any investment decision you make, remember to consider the risks. It’s important to know that investing in the share market carries risk (including the risk of loss of capital invested) and requires a long-term focus as many variables can cause volatility, both down and up. Borrowing to invest can be an effective wealth building strategy but gearing can magnify the potential for both gains and losses in assets. Also interest rates can rise over time which increase the cost of implementing the strategy. 

 

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