Article written by Chris Berry
Founder & Mortgage Broker – Find A Better Rate Home Loans
With 18+ years of industry experience, Chris helps Australians make smarter borrowing decisions with access to over 40 lenders and tailored mortgage solutions backed by real-world experience.
99% of brokers have helped their clients secure a lower rate
Switching to a new home loan might sound like a hassle. But new research shows brokers don’t just make refinancing easier, they can also help home owners secure a lower interest rate – and much more.
A string of rate cuts this year has helped drive a sizeable uptick in the number of Australians refinancing their home or investment loan.
The June quarter saw a 24% jump in the number of home owners refinancing to a new lender compared to the same quarter last year, according to the ABS. And the number of investment loans refinanced rose by 15%.
Switching to a new loan could see you enjoy a raft of benefits – from a lower loan rate through to improved loan features.
And the benefits of refinancing can really ramp up when home owners partner with a broker, new research from the Mortgage and Finance Association of Australia (MFAA) shows.
99% of brokers have secured a discount for borrowers
Who doesn’t love paying less for things?
When it comes to your home loan rate, even a small discount can add up to serious savings on your home loan repayments and long-term interest costs.
The good news is that a recent MFAA survey found a whopping 99% of brokers have recently helped their clients secure a discount.
That’s no surprise to us. As brokers, we work hard to help you land a competitive rate.
And, as brokers work with an average of 23 different lenders, you can be confident we have conducted a thorough search to identify the loans that tick the boxes for your home loan needs.
92% of brokers have helped clients refinance for the first time
Like anything in life, if you’re thinking of refinancing for the first time, the process can seem daunting.
We aim to make it as streamlined as possible.
According to the MFAA, 92% of brokers have helped first-time refinancers. If that sounds like you, rest assured, we take the time to explain how refinancing works, the potential savings in interest you could make, and the timeframe for your new loan to be in place.
Better still, we can liaise with your old – and new – lender to help ease the burden of the whole refinancing process.
97% of brokers have clients who return year after year
Nothing says “customer satisfaction” like a repeat client.
97% of brokers have numerous home owners who keep coming back to them each time they need home loan help, the MFAA survey found.
It’s a testament to the difference brokers can make to your home loan journey – from your first home loan, to your next, right through to an investment property loan and/or refinancing.
So if you’d like to start your journey with us – or take the next step – contact us today and we’ll be happy to help you out.
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