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With access to hundreds of Home Loans, we're sure to be able to find the right one for you

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Investment Loans

We have access to hundreds of investment loan options, let us help you with your investment loan

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Whether you're coming off a fixed rate or paying a variable rate, chances are there are better loans

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Home Loans

With access to hundreds of Home Loans, we're sure to be able to find the right one for you

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Investment Loans

We have access to hundreds of investment loan options, let us help you with your investment loan

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Refinancing

Whether you're coming off a fixed rate period or currently paying a variable rate, chances are there are a range of better loans out there

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First Home Buyers

We can help you understand what grants and discounts you're eligible for and get you into your first home

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Construction Loans

Turn your building plans into a reality with a construction loan

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Commercial Loans

Time to grow your business? Learn how a commercial loan can help fund your business growth

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Business Loans

Time to grow your business? We can help you grow with a business loan

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Equipment Finance

Need to buy a vehicle or equipment? We can help with Equipment Finance

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Gabriella Del Grande

We are so grateful for the role James played in helping us buy our first home. The process was seamless from start to finish, we were always kept in the loop and he found us the best deal for our needs. Thank you so much James!

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Nick Zenonos

James is an exceptional mortgage broker! His expertise and dedication made the entire process smooth and stress-free. He was always available to answer our questions and provided invaluable advice. We couldn’t be happier with the service we received. Highly recommend!

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Patrick Sutton

James was recommended to me by a friend, and what a great recommendation it was. We wanted to get an equity release to complete some renovations on our house. James was super helpful and very knowledgable, making the process extremely easy.

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About

At fundfin, we pride ourselves on being more than just mortgage brokers. We are passionate about empowering you to achieve your financial aspirations.Partnering with us means tapping into a comprehensive network of professionals, including conveyancers, accountants, buyers agents, and financial advisors. Working seamlessly together throughout the entire process, our team ensures a holistic approach to your financial journey.If you're ready for a financial experience that transcends the conventional, we invite you to reach out. Whether you're a high net worth individual, a business owner, or someone with unique financial needs, we are here to guide you toward success.

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Frequently Asked Questions

I've heard about an offset account. What is this and what's the difference between offset and redraw?

An offset account is a transactional account that sits against the loan. Any funds held in this account go to offsetting interest payable on the loan. For example, if your loan balance was $100,000 and you held $90,000 in your offset account, you would only be paying interest on $10,000. While the principal reduction repayments would remain the same, you would pay less interest over the life of the loan, thereby reducing the overall loan term saving you thousands or more! As with any everyday transactional account the funds are accessible at any time.

Generally if you are on a fixed rate loan you won't have access to an offset account however some lenders offer niche products that allow you to offset all or part of the fixed loan.

Redraw is where you make additional repayments above the minimum required as part of your loan contract. Some lenders allow you to draw on these additional repayments as required (sometimes for a fee) however this may impact on your loan balance and the interest payable.

I already have relationship with a lender. Why use a mortgage broker?

Mortgage brokers operate independently of any financial institution. We're not locked into any relationships with specific lenders and want you to have the most competitive option based on your own unique set of circumstances. There is no 'one fit' solution for any client and we aren't limited to one lender's suite of products.

Best of all - there is no cost to you to use our service!

Can I cash out the equity I've built up in my existing property?

Yes you can. It comes down to the purpose and use of funds, as dictated by the appropriate lending guidelines.

For example, residential loan cannot be used for business purposes and vice-versa. We can assist in determining what loan is most suitable for your circumstances.

I have a low deposit. Do I have to pay lenders mortgage insurance?

Not necessarily! Lenders Mortgage Insurance (LMI) is a premium charged by the lender's insurer for customers who need to borrow money above the maximum thresholds set by the insurer. Usually this is for loans above 80% loan to value ratio (LVR). However, some lenders offer LMI waivers for clients with certain professional qualifications up to 95% LVR, and other lenders may offer an alternate interest rate for customers with lower deposit without charging an LMI premium. There are also government backed first home buyer schemes which may allow for a deposit of 5%.

If you have any existing properties, you could also use the equity towards some or all of the deposit, including any associated costs such as stamp duty.

Some lenders also offer family pledge, or guarantor products where you can use the equity in a family member's home to borrow up to 100% of the purchase price plus costs.

My borrowing power is X and my repayments are Y. I know I could easily afford more than that per month!

Borrowing power is determinant on several factors. These can be a combination of, but are not limited to;

The lender
Your income (including rental income, pensions or super annuities, and government payments)
Your existing liabilities, such as credit cards, personal loans and HECS debts
Your monthly living expenses, fixed and discretionary

Lenders stress test the ability to afford loan repayments by running the loans against a floor rate, which is usually a couple of percentage points above the current market rate. This is to safeguard you in the event that if interest rates were to rise, you could still afford to make your repayments without experiencing significant hardship. Some lenders' floor rates are higher than others, meaning that you may be able to borrow more with Lender A than Lender B.

Existing debts, such as credit cards will also have an impact on how much you can borrow. While a $10,000 credit card might not seem like a lot in the scheme of things, it could be the difference of tens of thousands of additional borrowings on your home loan! This is where we can guide you to find the right options to suit your circumstances.

I'm a first home buyer, can you help?

Absolutely - we can guide you through the entire process, from how much you can borrow, to first home buyers concession eligibility, putting you in touch with conveyancers and much, much more!

I've heard some lenders are offering rebates to clients refinancing. Can you help with this?

Absolutely, however it is important to note about what your goal actually is. For the sake of a few thousand dollars is it worth paying a few basis points more where any cash gain you have made will be eroded by the additional interest you're paying. If you have entered in to a longer loan contract, then you will likely end up paying more interest over the life of the loan, even if your initial rate is lower than what you were on.

Many lenders are offering rebates between $1000 and $4000 and some of these multiply per property refinance. We can discuss these options with you in your initial enquiry.

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