7.1 Substitution of Security and Partial Release of Security

7.1.1 Substitution of Security

Variation Additional Underwriting Policy
LVR and Loan Amount remain the same or decreases Documentation Requirements:
  • LMI Variation form
  • Confirmation of residual loan amount and LVR
  • Full valuation of new security (or securities) not older than 90 days.
Underwriting Policy:
  • The residual loan amount and LVR must satisfy product parameters
  • The new security (or securities) must satisfy policy as per section 5.8 Security of this Underwriting Policy
  • No fee or additional premium will apply in this scenario
  • Original policy will remain in force, variation refund is not payable.
LVR or Loan Amount increases within current product parameters Documentation Requirements:
  • New proposal submitted in line with Genworth standard documentation as per section 6 Documentation of this Underwriting Policy.
Underwriting Policy:
  • All aspects of his Underwriting Policy must be met
  • A new LMI premium will apply in this scenario
  • Original policy will be cancelled and, where applicable, a variation refund will be payable as per section 7.1.3 Variation Refund of this Underwriting Policy.

Note: Full valuation report no older than 90 days must be provided for all remaining / new securities in all cases.

7.1.2 Partial Release of Security

Variation Additional Underwriting Policy
LVR remains the same or decreases Documentation Requirements:
  • LMI Variation form
  • Confirmation of residual loan amount and LVR
  • Full valuation of remaining security/securities not older than 90 days.
Underwriting Policy:
  • The residual loan amount and LVR must satisfy product parameters
  • The remaining security/securities must satisfy policy as per section 5.8 Security of this Underwriting Policy
  • No fee or additional premium will apply
  • Original policy will remain in force, variation refund is not payable.
LVR increases within current product parameters (total net sale proceeds are applied to the loan) Documentation Requirements:
  • LMI Variation form
  • Confirmation of residual loan amount and LVR
  • Updated employment and income evidence, and current assets and liabilities
  • Full valuation of remaining security/securities not older than 90 days
  • Contract of Sale for outgoing security
  • Settle disbursement details confirming net proceeds and destination of funds. In cases where a disbursement notice is not available, confirmation in writing is required that full net proceeds are being applied to the loan.
Underwriting Policy:
  • All aspects of his Underwriting Policy must be met
  • A fee of $500.00 will apply
  • Original policy will remain in force, variation refund is not payable.
LVR increases within current product parameters (part sale proceeds are applied to the loan) Documentation Requirements:
  • New proposal submitted in line with Genworth standard documentation as per section 6 Documentation of this Underwriting Policy.
Underwriting Policy:
  • All aspects of his Underwriting Policy must be met
  • A new LMI premium will apply
  • Original policy will be cancelled and, where applicable, a variation refund will be payable as per section 7.1.3 of Variation Refund this Underwriting Policy.
LVR increases outside of current product parameters (resulting from Hardship) Variations resulting from hardship must be submitted directly to the Hardship Solutions Team:

Hardship Solutions Team
Fax: 1300 135 759
Ph: 02 8022 7348
Email: hardship@genworth.com

Documentation Requirements:
  • Hardship Recommendation Form
  • Confirmation all avenues have been exhausted to reduce LVR to maximum product LVR
  • Declaration (by Lender/funder) that borrower is in a distressed financial situation
  • Full set of supporting documentation as per Section 6 of this Underwriting Policy
  • Valuation of remaining security/securities not older than 90 days
  • Valuation of outgoing security not older than 90 days
  • Contract of Sale for outgoing security
  • Settle disbursement details confirming net proceeds and destination of funds. In cases where a disbursement notice is not available, confirmation in writing is required that full net proceeds are being applied to the loan.
LVR increases outside of current product parameters (not resulting from Hardship) Documentation Requirements:
  • LMI Variation form
  • Confirmation of residual loan amount and LVR
  • Confirmation all avenues have been exhausted to reduce LVR to maximum product LVR
  • Confirmation Hardship assistance is not required
  • Full set of supporting documentation as per section 6 Documentation of this Underwriting Policy
  • Valuation of remaining security/securities not older than 90 days
  • Valuation of outgoing security not older than 90 days
  • Contract of Sale for outgoing security
  • Settle disbursement details confirming net proceeds and destination of funds. In cases where a disbursement notice is not available, confirmation in writing is required that full net proceeds are being applied to the loan.
Underwriting Policy:
  • Amendments falling under this scenario will be considered on an exception basis only
  • All aspects of his Underwriting Policy must be met
  • A risk-based fee determined on application will apply
  • Original policy will remain in force, variation refund is not payable.

7.1.3 Variation Refund

  • For loan variations such as Substitution of Security and Partial Release of Security, and any others, which increase the exposure or risk, a new proposal and premium will apply.  A special refund in respect of the existing policy may be payable
  • Any enquiries received by Genworth from borrowers regarding refunds will be forwarded to the Lender to address
  • For variation refunds, the following table is to apply:
Period from date of premium payment to date of variation Refund Payable3
3 months or less 80%
Over 3 months to 1 year 70%
Over 1 year to 2 years 50%

Note: No refund will be paid where the amount calculated is less than $150. This table is subject to change.

Example:

Premium paid on original policy/loan - $2,400
Term of policy elapsed 13 months - 50%
Refund due on original policy - $1,200

3 Based on the total LMI premium paid less any rebate paid to the Lender.

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