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Home Loan Refinance and Mortgage Review in Sydney

Review your existing home loan against current lender pricing and loan options. We first request a pricing review from your existing lender and, where there may be a better outcome elsewhere, compare the costs and benefits of refinancing.

Start by reviewing the loan you already have

Refinancing is not always about changing lenders. The first step is understanding whether your existing home loan remains competitive and whether its structure still suits your circumstances.

For our existing Mortgage Broking clients, we proactively request a pricing review from the lender every six months to help ensure the interest rate remains competitive.

If your existing lender provides a competitive outcome, staying with them may avoid the cost and administration of refinancing. If the lender is no longer competitive, we can compare relevant alternatives across our lender relationships.

Before recommending a refinance, we consider the interest rate, fees, potential switching costs, loan features and the structure of the proposed lending so you can understand whether moving lenders provides a genuine benefit.

What a home loan review can cover

  • Your current interest rate and fees

    Review the pricing and fees on your existing lending and compare them with relevant options available in the market.

  • Six monthly lender pricing reviews

    For our existing Mortgage Broking clients, we proactively request a pricing review from the lender every six months to help ensure the interest rate remains competitive.

  • The cost of refinancing

    Consider discharge fees, establishment or application costs, valuation costs and any fixed rate break costs that may apply before deciding whether refinancing is worthwhile.

  • Loan structure

    Review whether your current fixed, variable or split structure, offset arrangements, repayment type and loan term continue to suit your borrowing needs.

  • Lender comparison

    Where your existing lender is no longer competitive, compare relevant lender policies, rates, fees and features across our lender relationships.

  • Application and settlement

    If refinancing is appropriate, manage the application and coordinate with the outgoing lender, new lender and other relevant parties through to settlement.

Our approach to refinancing

  • Review your existing lending

    Understand your current interest rate, fees, loan structure, remaining term and what you want the lending to achieve.

  • Request a pricing review

    Ask your existing lender to review its pricing before considering a move elsewhere.

  • Compare the market where appropriate

    If the existing lender is no longer competitive, compare relevant alternatives across our lender relationships.

  • Calculate the cost of moving

    Consider switching costs and any fixed rate break costs against the potential benefit of refinancing.

  • Review the loan structure

    Consider whether the proposed loan structure and features are appropriate for your current borrowing needs.

  • Manage the refinance

    If you decide to proceed, manage the application, loan documentation and settlement process.

  • Continue reviewing after settlement

    Remain available as your Mortgage Broking contact and request a lender pricing review every six months after settlement.

Staying with your current lender can still be a good outcome

A home loan review does not need to result in a refinance.

Where your existing lender responds to a pricing request and the loan continues to meet your needs, remaining with the lender may be the more practical outcome.

Where the pricing, features or structure are no longer competitive, we can then compare other lenders using the updated rate from your existing lender as part of the assessment.

The objective is not to move the loan for the sake of refinancing. It is to help ensure your lending remains competitive and appropriate for your borrowing needs.

Understand the cost before you refinance

A lower interest rate does not automatically mean refinancing will leave you better off.

Depending on the loan, switching costs can include discharge fees, establishment or application costs, valuation costs and government or registration charges. If part of your lending is on a fixed rate, break costs may also apply.

We consider these costs before recommending a refinance and compare them with the potential benefit of moving lenders. This helps determine whether the expected saving is sufficient to justify the change.

Common questions about refinancing

  • Should I refinance my home loan?

    It depends on your current rate, loan structure, switching costs and what alternative lenders can offer. We first review your existing loan and request pricing from your current lender. If another option may provide a better overall outcome, we can compare the costs and benefits before you decide whether to proceed.

  • Can I get a better rate without changing lenders?

    Potentially. We request pricing reviews from lenders on behalf of our existing Mortgage Broking clients every six months. If your current lender provides a competitive rate and the loan continues to suit your needs, there may be no reason to refinance.

  • What does refinancing cost?

    Costs can include discharge fees, establishment or application fees, valuation costs and government or registration charges. Fixed rate loans can also have break costs. We consider the applicable costs before recommending a refinance.

  • How much do I need to save before refinancing is worthwhile?

    There is no single amount that makes refinancing worthwhile for every borrower. The potential saving should be considered against the cost of moving, the loan amount, the expected period you will hold the loan and whether the new loan provides suitable features and structure.

  • Can I change the structure of my loan when I refinance?

    Yes, subject to lender approval and suitability. A refinance can provide an opportunity to review fixed and variable portions, offset arrangements, repayment type, loan term and other lending features.

  • Will refinancing affect my credit file?

    A formal home loan application may result in a credit enquiry being recorded on your credit file. We assess suitable lender options before lodging an application to help avoid unnecessary applications.

  • How often do you review my rate after settlement?

    For our existing Mortgage Broking clients, we proactively request a pricing review from the lender every six months to help ensure the interest rate remains competitive. If the lender is no longer competitive, we can review other lending options with you.

Home Loan Refinance and Mortgage Review in Sydney

Private Capital Management's Mortgage Broking team is based at Level 26, 1 Bligh Street in the Sydney CBD. We work with borrowers in person in Sydney and online across Australia. Meetings, document collection and signing can generally be completed digitally, allowing us to manage a refinance from the initial home loan review through to settlement.

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Meet with our Mortgage Broking team to review your existing home loan, current lender pricing and the refinancing options that may be available. No loan application is made at this initial meeting.

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