Reasons for Refinancing
Why Refinancing Is Important
Refinancing can lower your repayments, offer better features, simplify debt, and unlock home equity for renovations or investments.
- Lower Rates: Securing a lower rate can reduce your monthly repayments and the total paid over the life of the finance.
- Better Features: Features like an offset account, redraw facility, or more flexible repayment options can provide greater control over your finances.
- Debt Consolidation: Combining multiple debts (e.g., credit cards, personal loans) into your home finance can simplify your finances and potentially lower your overall rate.
- Access Home Equity: Refinancing can allow you to access the equity in your home for renovations, investment, or other significant expenses.
Steps to Refinance Your Loan
We Make It Simple To Refinance
We make refinancing simple—helping you secure better rates, features and flexibility without the hassle.
- Assess Your Needs: Determine why you want to refinance and what you aim to achieve, such as lower rates, better features, or accessing equity.
- Review Your Current Loan: Understand your current loan terms, including the interest rate, features, and any exit fees or penalties for early repayment.
- Compare Loans: Research and compare other products that meet your needs. Consider using comparison websites, consulting with a mortgage broker, or directly contacting lenders.
- Calculate Costs: Consider all costs involved in refinancing, including application fees, valuation fees, and any break costs if you’re on a fixed rate loan.
- Apply for the New Finance: Once you’ve chosen a new option, you’ll need to apply, providing necessary documentation such as proof of income, employment, and other financial details.
- Approval and Settlement: If your application is approved, the new finance will pay out your existing mortgage, and you’ll begin making repayments on the new loan.