Why talk to a Wagerup 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 ING or Adelaide 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 home buyers.

 What is a Wagerup mortgage brokers’ role?

Your mortgage broker will want to find you the best home loan possible.  This means they need to look at your income, your expenses, any other debts or assets you have, and then look at the Mortgages that will suit you.  It may be that you want to look at interest only home loan or split home loans. Of course you want a mortgage that will be manageable and affordable, so a mortgage broker will only suggest loans that fit in with you.  Once you have chosen what type of home loan you want, a mortgage broker can apply for approval on your behalf, keep on top of the progress, close the deal quickly, and sort out all necessary documents.  They can even organize settlement so you can enjoy your new home faster.

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

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.

I am pretty happy with my current bank

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.