Construction Loans
Let the Construction Loan be the easy part of your renovation, upgrade or new build with fundfin
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Rated 5 from 51 Reviews
Let the Construction Loan be the easy part of your renovation, upgrade or new build with fundfin
Rated 5 from 51 Reviews
Getting a construction loan is a crucial step for those looking to build their dream home or undertake a significant renovation project. Construction Loans are specifically designed to provide funds in stages as the construction progresses, rather than as a lump sum upfront. Getting a construction loan can be complex, as in addition to understanding your financial situation, banks will generally need to understand the details of the build before providing approval. We can help you understand the process and make sure you have all the documentation required before submitting an application - saving you valuable time in getting your build underway.
Construction Loans operate differently to other types of loans with the funds being provided to pay builders and suppliers as the construction progresses. This means that you'll only pay interest on the funds you've accessed rather than the whole loan. Understanding how a Construction Loan operates and how it enables you to build or renovate is critical and we have the expertise to make sure you understand the process and get the right loan for you.
We're a proud member of the Mortgage and Finance Association of Australia and can help with Construction Loans right across Australia. If you're looking to build or renovate, we have the expertise and experience to guide you through the process and make the right choice.
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James was a great broker to deal with, nothing was a problem and he was contactable when ever I had questions, can highly recommend. Fiona B
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Robyn Adams
I found James to be very professional and helpful with my home loan application. He was always responsive and kept things moving along smoothly. Would happily recommend him to anyone looking for a mortgage broker.
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Sarah Lee
Highly recommend!!! James is amazing!! He was very knowledgeable, supportive, caring but more importantly, he got us an amazing result! Two other mortgage brokers told me that I would not be able to get financing but James made it happen! He also helped so much along the way to make the whole process go smoothly.
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.
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!
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.
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.
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.
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!
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.