Home Loan Health Check
With a home loan, it’s easy to just ‘set and forget’. A regular health check of your loan every two to three years or so could be a smart first option to assist in reducing costs.
We’re living in a world of rapid change, where interest rates can go up and down, new lenders emerge and more competitive products become available so keeping the same home loan for 30 years could cost you more money than you need to spend.
4 reasons why you should consider refinancing
Generally speaking, there are four main reasons to consider refinancing.
- Your loan may be less competitive and you could potentially get a lower interest rate.
- Different home loan features and benefits could work better for you.
- Your financial situation may have changed.
- You want to access some of the equity you’ve built up in your home.
6 SIMPLE STEPS TO REFINANCING:
Step 1: Speak to us
Before we begin exploring your loan options, it’s important for us to have a sound understanding of where you’re at financially and what you’d like to achieve. We’ll start by reviewing your current home loan and compare it with others in the market. We’ll be here to help you decide if it’s the right time to refinance your home loan and what features will work best for you.
Step 2: Choose your mortgage and apply
You may opt to stay with your current lender by negotiating for a better rate or changing to an alternative product; or refinance by switching to another lender offering a better rate or loan features to suit your current circumstances. We’re here to help you find the right home loan to fit your personal goals and objectives. Then we’ll submit your application.
Step 3: Get your valuation
Your new home loan provider will require a valuation on your property as part of the application process. Keep in mind that their valuation might be more conservative than the market value you estimate.
Step 4: Get approved
Within a few days of submitting your application, it’s likely our inbox will light up with that delightful email confirming you’ve been approved for your new home loan. Yay!
Step 5: Your old mortgage will be closed
Your broker will arrange for you to complete a ‘discharge authority’ form. Your current lender will then provide a payout figure. Your new lender will fund your loan to pay out your current loan provider. If you’re refinancing to consolidate other debts, for example, credit cards or personal loans, these will be finalised with the proceeds of your new loan at the same time.
Step 6: You start afresh!
Once you have your new home loan in place, you will begin making repayments. If you need any help managing your new home loan, we are always here to lend a hand.
We would love to help you decide whether refinancing is the right step for you. Whether you are looking to refinance for a better interest rate, to access equity, consolidate debt or for a property investment to build wealth for your future, we can help you to achieve your goals. Please get in touch today!
Does the interest rate on your loan start with a 2.?
We are currently able to secure rates from as low as 2.29% depending on the individuals circumstances.
Note: Calculators are illustrative only – we assess your borrowing capacity based on your current financial position. Apply online now to receive accurate information.