Why use a Punchbowl Mortgage Broker?
Looking for a home, and then knowing who to choose for a Mortgages, getting approval then finalizing settlement, can be time consuming and frustrating. A Punchbowl mortgage broker can do all this for you and save you the worry. They will be able to look at your personal circumstances and quickly start looking for home loans that would suit you. They have access to many different lenders (for example Westpac Bank and St George) and can compare home loans to get you the cheapest home loan rate - which is even more important for first home buyers grant.
The role of a mortgage broker
Put simply, a mortgage broker works to find you a home loan that will be competitive, yet still suit your life. Mortgage brokers know the lowest interest rates, which loans offer the best features and knows some great tactics for paying off your home loan faster. It is their job to research home loans every day, to keep on top of changes in the market and offer you the best chance of getting a great variable rate home loans or variable rate home loans.
Why don’t mortgage brokers charge for their services?
The services of a mortgage broker are free. Instead, brokers get paid commissions by the lenders. The amount you pay for your home loan does not change, no matter what the commissions are. You pay the same as if you had gone directly to the lender yourself. And reputable mortgage brokers are not influenced by the commissions offered by a lender, instead they work to offer you unbiased advice.
Broker or Lender?
It’s basically about more choices and an unbiased approach. Mortgage brokers act independently therefore they can look at each home loan objectively. Going direct to the lender limits your options as they will usually only push their own home loan products. A mortgage broker can give you more assistance in your decision making and can also help you negotiate with your chosen lender, which gives you a better chance of securing approval than if you went directly yourself.
Can a mortgage broker help me with my current lender?
Mortgage brokers are experienced in all types of negotiations and as they deal with mortgages every day, they know what each lender can typically offer. Your current lender will already have all your details and credit history, so your mortgage broker can talk to your current lender and see if any new home loan options are available that would suit you. Sometimes changing your mortgage comes with fees and charges, and your mortgage broke will be able to talk you through these to make sure it makes financial sense to renegotiate. Circumstances change, and from time to time people do need to change the terms on their home loan. Mortgage brokers understand this and work on your behalf to negotiate a great new home loan for you.