FAQs

A mortgage broker works for you, not the banks. Unlike dealing directly with a single lender, brokers have access to a wide range of lenders and loan products, helping you find a solution that best fits your needs. They handle the legwork – comparing rates, negotiating terms, and guiding you through the process – saving you time, stress, and potentially money.

To learn more about the benefits of using a broker compared to a bank, check out our Bank vs. Money Bar section here.

A broker is a finance professional who will work with you one-on-one to discuss your borrowing goals and help you determine how much money you can qualify for. They typically provide a more personalised level of service than you would receive from a lender and also have access to loans from multiple lenders, so they can find the best loan terms for your unique situation.

There are no extra loan repayments or fees when you take out a loan through a broker. A broker is simply paid commission by the lender for introducing new business, but this doesn’t affect your interest rate or other aspects of the loan agreement.

Using a broker is free for you because the lender pays your broker. With access to hundreds of loan products from various lenders, brokers will find the ideal loan for you and your circumstances. In most instances, this is a combination of the lowest available rate at the time and product features that are most convenient for you.

Some brokers charge service fees, which must be disclosed before they provide their services.

While our borrowing calculator can give you a decent idea of how much money you may be able to take out, for a more precise assessment, please get in touch with our team. We can then go through your options with you and chat about your circumstances in further detail.

Just as the name suggests, variable-rate home loans have interest rates that change over time. They are often more flexible than other types of loans, with features like redraw facility and extra payment options. However, they do not have fixed repayment amounts.

On the other hand, fixed-rate home loans come with predictable monthly repayments – you will know exactly how much you need to pay each month for the entire duration of the loan term. These kinds of loans might not be as flexible in terms of features but offer borrowers peace of mind when budgeting repayments.

In choosing which type of loan is right for you, it’s good to weigh up what’s most important to you – whether that’s flexibility or certainty around your monthly repayments.

Because we are connected to a mortgage aggregator, we have the privilege of being able to source loan options from over 40 different lenders. This means that we can help you find multiple suitable options for you and your specific situation.