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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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With access to hundreds of Home Loans, we're sure to be able to find the right one for you
Rated 5 from 65 Reviews
At fundfin, we understand that buying a home is a significant milestone, and finding the right home loan can be a crucial part of this journey. We offer access to a wide range of home loan options from banks and lenders across Australia, ensuring that you find a solution tailored to your needs. Whether you're a first-time buyer or looking to invest, our expertise in the property market helps you make informed decisions. We simplify the complexities of applying for a home loan, providing assistance throughout the application process to help you achieve your homeownership dreams.
Understanding which home loan suits your financial situation is essential. One of the key considerations is the type of interest rate that best aligns with your goals. You can choose between a fixed interest rate, which offers stability in repayments, or a variable interest rate, which might provide flexibility and potential savings if the rates fall. Calculating home loan repayments with different interest schemes allows you to see what fits your budget best. We also help you understand how interest rate discounts can be applied, potentially saving you money over the life of your loan.
Another crucial aspect of securing a home loan is the loan to value ratio (LVR), which compares your loan amount to the property’s value. A lower LVR could mean better home loan rates and possibly avoiding lenders mortgage insurance (LMI), which is an additional cost for those with smaller deposits. Your credit history also plays a pivotal role in determining your borrowing capacity and the types of home loan options available to you. At fundfin, we guide you through improving your credit profile and understanding how it impacts your application.
Before you apply for a home loan, it's beneficial to get pre-approved. This process gives you a clearer picture of your borrowing capacity and can strengthen your position in the property market when making offers. A streamlined application process means that when you're ready to apply for a home loan, you'll have everything in place, including necessary documents like bank statements and proof of income. We ensure that the paperwork is managed efficiently, taking the stress out of the process.
When considering your home loan options, it's important to factor in additional costs such as stamp duty and how features like an offset account can work to your advantage. An offset account can reduce the amount of interest you pay on your mortgage by offsetting it against the balance in your savings account. Understanding these elements and how they contribute to your overall financial strategy can enhance your homeownership experience.
At fundfin, our goal is to equip you with comprehensive knowledge and access to diverse home loan options from banks and lenders across Australia. We aim to make applying for a home loan an empowering experience rather than a hurdle. Contact us today to explore how we can assist in getting you pre-approved for your next property purchase, ensuring you have a smooth transition into homeownership. Let us help you take the next step towards securing your dream home with confidence.
1. Consultation with Your Finance & Mortgage Broker
Your journey to securing a property loan begins with an initial consultation. Whether you're buying a home, investment property, or commercial real estate, your Finance & Mortgage Broker will discuss your property goals, explain the application process, and assess your current financial situation. This meeting sets the stage for finding the right loan options. Your broker will also outline various loan types from banks and lenders across Australia, helping you access the best deals.
2. Financial Assessment
Your Finance & Mortgage Broker will thoroughly evaluate your financial situation, including your income, expenses, assets, liabilities, credit history, and home equity. This comprehensive assessment is crucial to determining your borrowing capacity and the loan amount you can apply for. Your broker will help you understand key financial terms like loan-to-value ratio (LVR), interest rate discounts, and lenders mortgage insurance (LMI) that might apply based on your specific financial position.
3. Exploring Loan Options
After assessing your financial situation, your broker will compare various loan products from multiple lenders, taking into account factors like interest rates, fees, repayment terms, and loan features. Your broker will also help you understand the differences between fixed and variable loan rates and the implications of each option on your future repayments. The aim is to find a loan that best suits your needs, whether you're looking for a home loan, investment loan, or a loan to fund another property purchase.
4. Pre-Approval Process
One of the first major milestones is receiving loan pre-approval. This process involves getting an initial indication from a lender regarding how much you may be able to borrow. Pre-approval helps you set a realistic budget and gives you more confidence when making offers on properties. It also strengthens your position in the local property market, showing sellers that you’re a serious buyer.
5. Submitting the Loan Application
After choosing the loan product that works best for you, your Finance & Mortgage Broker will assist you with the formal loan application. They will manage the paperwork, request any necessary supporting documents such as bank statements, and submit your loan application to your chosen lender. Your broker will liaise with the lender throughout the application process, keeping you informed about the progress and addressing any issues that arise.
6. Loan Approval & Final Steps
Once your loan is approved, your broker will guide you through the next steps. This typically includes reviewing the loan agreement, ensuring all terms and conditions are understood, and arranging for any additional insurance coverage, such as mortgage insurance. Your broker will also help you set up repayment options and advise on strategies for managing your loan effectively over time.
7. Property Settlement & Ownership
Once all the documentation is in order, the final settlement takes place. This is when the loan is formally advanced, and ownership of the property is transferred to you. If you’re purchasing a property, it’s recommended that you engage a solicitor or conveyancer to ensure the transfer goes smoothly. After settlement, your lender will typically offer online access to your loan, and you’ll begin managing your loan repayments, helping you stay on top of your financial commitments.
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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.