Should you refinance?
Refinancing a loan can take advantage of lower interest rates to bring down the overall cost of servicing a loan. But it’s not always the right, or the only, option.
There are many different factors borrowers need to consider when thinking about refinancing a loan.
The first step is to speak to a finance broker about your needs and whether you can afford to service a different loan structure.
At this point, a finance broker will also need to find out about your existing loan, repayments, and the structure of the facility.
The current value of the property is also taken into consideration, so the finance broker will have access to current data that will indicate what the asset is worth.
Then finance broker will have a look at the various loan options and figure out whether it’s worth it for the borrower to refinance.
Another key consideration is lenders’ mortgage insurance (LMI). If switching loans means you will need to pay LMI again, sometimes it’s not worth refinancing.
If you want to refinance just to lower lending costs, ask your finance broker to negotiate with the bank for a lower rate.
If you do decide to go down the refinancing path, working with a credit adviser rather than going straight to a bank has advantages because the adviser has access to loan options from scores of different lenders.
Finance brokers can compare lots of different lenders and, if there is a better opportunity, they’re able to access it. Finance brokers are always working to find the right loan for your circumstance.
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