Kate Campbell ([ Ссылка ]) talks to expert mortgage broker Chris Bates ([ Ссылка ]) about the essential questions you should be asking your mortgage broker in this episode of The Australian Property Podcast.
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👀 Here are some of the key points we cover in this episode:
• Buying a house is a big financial decision – you need the right team in your corner
• Finding a professional you feel comfortable working with makes a huge difference
• Getting you a better rate can save a lot of $$$ long term
• Can help answer your questions about the loan process and how everything works
• How early on your home-buying journey should you talk to a broker?
• Are they licensed to give you credit advice? Search for credit rep or licensee on ASIC Connect’s Professional Registers ([ Ссылка ])
• How to find a good mortgage broker? Any red flags?
• How do brokers get paid?
✅ Essential questions to ask your mortgage broker
• Are you able to help me with my circumstances? Ie. some brokers deal with smaller clients, investment properties, small businesses
• What range of lenders do you have access to? Any you can’t access?
• What timeframe should I be expecting? How will you keep me updated?
• Once they’re recommended a loan: why is this a good fit? How does this compare to other options? What features does it have (e.g. offset)? What fees do I need to be aware of?
• Future looking: How often will you review my rate in the future to ensure I’m always getting a great deal? Can you help with my next move?
• Borrowing Capacity – Educate on how it increases and decreases? What can I do to improve my borrowing capacity?
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