Debt optimisation (sometimes referred to as “Debt Recycling”) is a financial strategy which creates wealth over time and improves an individual’s debt structure. Achieved, in the majority of cases by:

• Using all surplus income to reduce the home loan (non-tax deductible “bad debt”);
• Creating or increasing investment debt (tax deductible “good debt”) by drawing against equity in the home; and
• Using this borrowed money to build an investment portfolio.

It is a great strategy that can be adapted to suit your goals and time horizons. Though, it is important to note that borrowing money to invest and budgeting are key components.

Here is an example of how the assets and cash flow involved in a debt optimisation strategy using a “split loan”:

 

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Published : 27 May 2014