Why talk to a Toolong mortgage broker?

You can save yourself a great amount of pain, effort and frustration by using a home loan broker. Trying to decide what type of home loan, and which lender to choose, is a big decision as a mortgage is usually a lot of money.  A mortgage broker can help sort through the loans available, from lenders such as CBA or Commonwealth Bank and find one that will match with your circumstances and financial goals.  When it comes to getting approval, having an experienced broker on your side will work in your favour.  A mortgage broker can track your application, chase up any extra paperwork needed by the lender, as well or organize settlement on your behalf.  And once settlement is completed, your mortgage broker will continue to track your mortgage and notify you when new products become available on the market that may benefit you. Basically, a good mortgage broker is your home finance contact for life.  Especially when considering first buyers home grant.

The role of a Toolong mortgage broker

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 help 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.

Why don’t Toolong mortgage brokers charge for their services?

The services of a mortgage broker are usually free, instead brokers are paid a commission by the lenders.  The rate on your home loan is still the same regardless of the commissions paid to the broker so you can be sure you will not pay more on your home loan.  This means that you can get assistance with your home loan application, whilst still be confident that you are getting a competitive home loan.

Do I need a mortgage broker? 

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.