How can a Marsfield mortgage broker help me?

When arranging a home loan without expertadvice, many people are so eager and they may take shortcuts and fail to fully understand the contract they are signing.  This can result in not knowing whether they are getting value for money. Often they are let down when their home loan doesn’t give them what they wanted, or they are caught out by hidden fees.  Using a mortgage broker gives you the peace of mind that the home loan you choose will work and can provide advice and assistance to make sure you are properly protected.  Especially when considering first home buyers grant.

 What is a Marsfield mortgage brokers’ role?

The mortgage broker’s role is to show you what home finance is available from a panel of lenders including banks and non-banks lenders like St George and CBA and then help you choose the right home loan.  Your mortgage broker ca also assist get it approved, settled and stay in touch afterwards. A good mortgage broker will also monitor your changing circumstances and the effect of interest rates and economic influences on your financial situation.

What do Marsfield mortgage brokers charge for their service?

The service provided by most brokers is generally free to borrowers, as the broker is paid by way of commissions and fees from the lenders. This allows people to have access to a professional mortgage broker without having to pay the broker for the services they provide. Regardless of what commission the broker is paid, you will not pay more on your home loan.  However, a professional and honest broker should always declare their commission to borrower.

How is a mortgage broker different to the lenders?

Wouldn’t you rather spend your lunch breaks actually eating?  Do you have weekends free to spend glued to the internet comparing prices, or out visiting dozens of lenders?  By using a mortgage broker you save yourself having to call, visit and compare dozens of lenders and their products.  A good mortgage broker will listen to your financial goals, consider dozens of home loan products then find the best matches for you.

Can you help me with my current lender?

If you have a good relationship with your current lender then you are very lucky.  This means you are probably already getting a good deal.  But new products come onto the market constantly, such as home equity loans and honeymoon rate home loans meaning it is worth checking them out occasionally to see if they could work for you.  A mortgage broker is always assessing various new home loans that become available, and is the ideal person to talk you through the options.  Things happen in life, and your circumstances may change, meaning that you need to adjust the terms of your loan from time to time.  A mortgage broker can help you make decisions no matter what your financial needs are.