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Home access6/21/2023 ![]() Services Australia now offers 2ĪustralianSuper retirement expert Louise Aracas, says: ‘There’s a range of options to explore when it comes to funding your retirement - the Government Age Pension, your super savings, and any non-super savings, such as owning a property. Scheme, with several criteria that need to be explored in detail in relation to Something to consider to boost your retirement income. If you own real estate, the Home Equity Access Scheme could be Learn more about the No Negative Equity Guarantee on Service's Australia website. This brings the Home Equity Access Scheme in line with private sector reverse mortgages. If you sold your property for $250,000 and don’t have a mortgage, you’d only need to pay $250,000. No Negative Equity Guarantee means borrowers under the Home Equity Access Scheme, or their estate, won’t owe more than the market value of their property.įor example, let’s say your loan balance is $300,000. Learn more about advance payments on Services Australia's website. Participants can get up to 2 advance payments in any 26-fortnight period. This means you can access up to $13,832 for singles, and up to $20,852 for couples 1. The scheme can provide immediate access to lump sum payments of up to 50% of the maximum pension rate of your qualifying pension in any 26-fortnight-period. If your loan is under the Home Equity Access Scheme, you may be eligible to access lump sum advance payments. repay the loan on the date of settlement.Īdvance payments for Age Pensioners under the Scheme. ![]() transfer the loan to another property, including your new home, or.If you sell the property, you can either: You can repay the money you receive through a Home Equity Access Scheme loan, either in part or full, whenever you’re ready or able. You don’t have to repay anything until you exit the scheme, which happens if you choose to pay off the loan, or if you pass away. If your needs change, you can choose to stop receiving the Home Equity Access Scheme income at any time – you’re not locked in. You can check the current rates on the Service Australia website.Ĭompound interest is calculated fortnightly on the amount you’ve been paid to date - not the total amount you’re eligible to receive over time. The interest rate as at 11 February 2023 is 3.95% per year 1. The government is responsible for setting the interest rate of the Home Equity Access Scheme. The income you’ll receive comes from the Australian Government – the same as Government Age Pension payments. You accrue interest on the income as you receive it until you pay off the loan. You draw an income from the equity in your home over time. not be bankrupt or subject to a personal insolvency agreement.have appropriate insurance covering that real estate and.you or your partner need to own real estate in Australia to use as security for the loan.be of Government Age Pension age or older.For example, you may you meet the rules for a qualifying pension but don’t get a payment, for example, your rate is zero because your income or assets are over the threshold. You don’t have to be receiving a government pension. To find out more about which services are available in your region, use our Postcode Locator Search.To get the Home Equity Access Scheme you need to be eligible to receive one of the following pension types: What Scope services are available under the Social Enterprise program? In the Illawarra, Shoalhaven, Eurobodalla and Southern Highlands regions: Our dedicated client services team are also available to answer any questions you may have as work progresses. Our employees and tradespeople are fully licenced and background checked as part of our rigorous compliance and induction processes, so you can rest assured that your clients work is being carried out by a provider they can trust. We have invaluable experience working alongside elderly clients and their families, as well as collaborating with package providers to ensure the best possible outcomes for their clients. Scope Home Access has been providing Aged Care Occupational Therapy and home modifications services for over 30 years. I’m a HCP Provider, why choose Scope for my clients work? If the quote is approved, we will contact you to arrange a time to carry out the work.
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