Definitions for "Loan to valuation ratio"
Keywords:  lvr, lent, valuation, stamp, ratio
The amount of the loan financed as a proportion of the property value, expressed as a percentage.
The ratio of the amount lent to the value of the security offered or held. Commonly called LVR. As a general rule, mortgage loans that exceed an LVR of 80% require lenders mortgage insurance. (also see Gearing)
(LVR) the ratio of the amount lent to what the security (usually the house) is valued at.