Why talk to a Oxley Park mortgage broker?

When arranging a home loan without coreadvice, 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 home grant.

What does a Oxley Park mortgage broker actually do?

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 Bank and CBA and then help you choose the right home loan.  Your mortgage broker ca also aid 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 does it cost to see a Oxley Park mortgage broker?

Generally, it costs the client nothing to see a mortgage broker.  Mortgage brokers so not charge for their services, instead they are paid a commission by the lenders.  This commission does not result in you paying more, the rate on your home loan is not affected by the commission paid to the broker.  All commissions should be disclosed to you along the way.  Good mortgage brokers are not influenced by these payments, instead they seek to get the best mortgage for you.

Broker or Lender?

Going direct to a lender may appear easier, but without the proper advice and knowledge, going direct may well turn out to be an extremely expensive exercise. Because mortgage brokers deal with a range of lenders, they have access to a range of different policies. Brokers will be aware of the benefits, exclusions and costs of competing policies on the market. They will also help arrange the application and settlement.

Can a mortgage broker help me with my current lender?

If you already have a home loan and are curious as to whether you can get a better deal, you should be talking to your mortgage broker.  They can source and compare various other home loan products to see if there is another loan that would suit you better, taking into account every part of the loan such as fees, charges and added features, not just the interest rate.  It’s not worth changing your home loan for another that has a lower rate if it ends up costing you more in the long run due to fees or ‘hidden’ costs.  Your mortgage broker is experienced in the finer details of home loans and therefore is the best person to be scrutinising your mortgage.