一按二按

「買樓置業或資金周轉時,常會聽到『一按』或『二按』。本篇將解釋兩者分別。

若您準備好申請,請參考 GICL 特快批核的 [樓宇一按] 貸款,或保留原有按揭的 [樓宇二按] 方案」

「一按」與「二按」各有利弊,所以申請前要理解一按與二按意思及分別,本文會以例子說明兩者分別,讓業主做出精明的物業貸款選擇。 需要物業一按或二按貸款套現?GICL環球信貸提供物業一按/二按大額貸款特快批核,現金極速到手,並且可免費作物業估價或使用按揭計算機,即時計算最優惠的利率及每期的還款額,亦為特選客戶提供免律師費、手續費優惠。

  1. What Are First and Second Mortgages?
  2. What are the Differences?
  3. Fast Track Your Cash: GICL 1st & 2nd Property Mortgages with Simple Approval
  4. Scenario: Should I Refinance or Add a Second Mortgage?
  5. FAQ

What Are First and Second Mortgages?

To fully grasp the differences between first and second mortgages, the first step is to thoroughly understand what a first mortgage entails, followed by the core concept of a second mortgage.

What is a First Mortgage?

A First Mortgage is the primary lien on a property. The title deed is held by the lender. It allows owners to spread the cost of a property over years. It can be for a new purchase or for refinancing a fully paid property to release liquidity.

Under HKMA guidelines, the LTV cap is 70%. GICL offers up to 80% LTV, repayment terms up to 240 months, and rates as low as 8%, with drawdown as fast as the next working day.

What is a Second Mortgage?

A Second Mortgage is a secondary loan secured against a property that already has a First Mortgage. Typically, consent from the First Mortgage lender is required.

二按有兩個目的,第一是準業主補首期,若一按成數不足上會,又未能通過按揭保險,就由二按增加按揭成數(例如:一按7成+二按2成)。第二是二按套現更手多資金,在不用賣樓的情況下,可支援買樓投資、生意周轉、業務擴充、裝修、整合卡數、子女教育、醫療、高息負債、突發意外等開支。 二按多數由貸款公司批出,成功申請銀行二按的難度很高。當業主想在原有一按銀行申請二按,銀行會要求二按申請人提交穩定的入息證明,並通過「供款與入息比率」至少5成的要求,以確保還款能力,供款上要合併一按、二按每月供款及其他債務,當申請的收入沒有相應的上升,銀行就不會批出二按。 而GICL環球信貸的Second Mortgage還款期長達180期,透過抵押物業,利率比私人貸款低。而且可借入比一按更高按揭成數審批要求亦比銀行一按及二按審查時間又較短

What are the Differences?

Category一按Second Mortgage
Lending InstitutionPrimarily Banks or Large Financial InstitutionsLicensed Money Lenders or Developers
Priority of ClaimFirst Lien Holder (Primary claim on property)Second Lien Holder (Subordinate to the first mortgage)
Max. LTV RatioRegulated by HKMA; typically capped at 70%Additional loan used to boost the total LTV
Interest RateLower (Market Standard Rates)Higher (Reflecting increased risk for the lender)
Repayment TermLonger (Usually 25-30 years)Shorter (Typically 5-15 years)
Application ThresholdStrict: Requires Stress Test and formal income proofFlexible: Minimal paperwork and easier approval
Approval TimeSlower (Extensive bank vetting)Fast & Simple (GICL specialty)

As shown above, Second Mortgages carry higher rates and shorter terms because the lender holds a "Second Lien" position, representing higher risk. However, they offer superior flexibility compared to First Mortgages: Higher LTV: Secure extra funds without paying Mortgage Insurance Premiums (MIP). Easier Approval: No Stress Test or strict Debt-to-Income (DTI) ratios required. Fast & Flexible: Rapid approval process with Interest-Only repayment options available. Want to learn more about First Mortgages, Second Mortgages, or Refinancing? Check out our full Property Mortgage Guide

Case Studies

  1. Covering the Down Payment Gap

Mr. Zhao bought a $9M property. Despite having a $2.8M down payment, his income limited his bank loan to $4.5M. He used a Second Mortgage for the $1.7M gap to complete the deal.

  1. Cash-out via Second Mortgage

SME owner Mr. Law needed business funds. His property was valued at $8M. Skipping the slow bank process, he used GICL’s Second Mortgage, getting pre-approval in 15 minutes and cash in 3 days.

Scenario: Should I Refinance or Add a Second Mortgage?

After understanding the differences between First and Second Mortgages, how should you choose? Here are two common real-life scenarios:

Scenario 1: Penalty Period Ended, Need Significant Capital (👉 Choose First Mortgage Refinance)

Mr. Chan owns a property valued at $8M. His existing bank mortgage has an outstanding balance of $2M, and the 2-year penalty period has just ended. He now urgently needs $3M for his business.

Best Solution: He should apply for a new "First Mortgage" with GICL. We can approve a loan of up to $5M—clearing the original $2M bank mortgage and providing the remaining $3M as immediate cash-out. This allows him to obtain a large sum of capital at the lower interest rates associated with First Mortgages.

Scenario 2: Want to Retain Ultra-Low H-rates, Need to Clear Credit Card Debt (👉 Choose Second Mortgage)

Ms. Li secured an ultra-low rate bank mortgage (H+1.3%) in 2020. Recently, she accumulated $400,000 in high-interest credit card debt and needs to clear it urgently.

Best Solution: If she refinances her First Mortgage, she will lose her original low-interest benefit. Instead, she should apply for a $400,000 "Second Mortgage" with GICL. This allows her to keep her low-rate bank mortgage while using the Second Mortgage to rapidly clear her credit card debt, reducing her overall interest expenses.

As a listed company (Stock Code: 1669), GICL provides regulated First and Second Mortgage cash-out solutions. Homeowners can unlock the value of their "brick and mortar" assets without selling their property.

  • Rapid Approval:Same-day preliminary approval; drawdown as fast as the next working day.
  • No Property Age Limit :Accepts older tenement buildings and village houses.
  • Simple Application: No Income Proof and Stress Test required
  • Large Cash-out Amounts: Loan amounts for a single property can exceed HK$100 million.
  • Flexible revolving credit line
  • Penalty-Free Early Repayment Options
  • Long Repayment Period: Up to 240 installments (20 years) to significantly reduce monthly repayment pressure.
  • Select clients waived of legal, valuation, and handling fees

Wide Range of Eligible Property Types

GICL accepts First and Second Mortgages for all property types and ages, including:

Includes-residential︰private, new builds, HOS, village houses, tenements

Non-residential ︰industrial, shops, offices, parking, land​

FAQ

A:No. GICL’s Second Mortgage service operates independently. We do not require you to surrender your title deeds, nor do we proactively notify your First Mortgage bank.

A: If applying through a traditional bank, you must provide complete tax returns and income proof to pass the stress test. However, GICL offers "no-income-proof" solutions, allowing for rapid approval of both First and Second Mortgages.

GICL’s Promises:

✅ No income proof or financial statements required

✅ Approval and drawdown in as fast as 24 hours

✅ Standby credit line — interest is only charged on the amount you use

✅ No penalty for early repayment (subject to contract terms)

✅ Does not affect your existing bank credit rating (TU Report)

Want to know the maximum amount you can cash out from your property?

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Disclaimer: The cases mentioned in this article are shared with the consent of the clients. Some details have been anonymized to protect privacy.

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