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Lenders Mortgage Insurance – Guiding Principles

22 June 2021

These guiding principles outline measures in place to help customers understand Lenders Mortgage Insurance (LMI), understand the default / LMI claim process, and the consumer protections in the shortfall debt recovery process.  These voluntary principles complement the provisions of the Banking Code of Practice (the Code) set out in Chapter 19 (LMI), Chapter 41 (we will try and help you if you are experiencing financial difficulty), and Chapter 43 (when we are recovering a debt).

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