Margin loans and Super

Discussion in 'Superannuation, SMSF & Personal Insurance' started by lorrimer, 12th Jan, 2007.

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  1. lorrimer

    lorrimer Well-Known Member

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    I'm quessing the answer to this one is going to be a definate no, however here goes.
    Is it possible to transfer your super funds into your margin loan account to reduce the LVR?
    Thanks
     
    lorrimer, 12th Jan, 2007
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  2. coopranos

    coopranos Well-Known Member

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    No.
    A Super Fund cannot borrow money, or be used as security for borrowing money.
    The assets of a Super Fund must be kept separate from the assets of the individual.
     
    coopranos, 13th Jan, 2007
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  3. Redwing

    Redwing Well-Known Member

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    I had heard that you can get gearing in Super through some funds with "Internal Gearing" though dont know much about it (is it possible through Commercial Property Trusts?)
     
    Redwing, 13th Jan, 2007
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  4. Nigel Ward

    Nigel Ward Well-Known Member

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    that's correct or you could invest through your super in warrants with various level of internal gearing
     
    Nigel Ward, 14th Jan, 2007
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