What is the guarantor process for parents?

Some borrowers use a family member, often a parent as a guarantor to help secure a home loan. This video explains how the guarantor process works for parents, what the guarantor is committing to, and the risks and implications involved.

How does the guarantor process work?

  • What a guarantor is committing to legally and financially

  • How guarantor loans help borrowers access larger loans or lower deposits

  • The risks for the guarantor if the borrower defaults

  • When guarantor loans make sense and when alternatives might be better

If you're considering being a guarantor for a family member—or if you're a young borrower exploring whether a parent could guarantee your loan understanding what's involved matters. A guarantor arrangement affects both parties' financial positions, so it requires careful thought.

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Video details

Understanding the option of a guarantor loan.

0:01 What is the first step?

1:00 What kind of property do I want to buy?