A home loan is any loan used to help pay for a home, but it’s a term which can cover a range of specific situations.
For example, a service like Hodgestone Finance can offer a straightforward loan for home purchasing, but we can also offer refinancing (a way of shifting your debt to update to a new loan agreement that suits your current financial situation), bridging home loans (so you can buy before you sell) or even equity release loans, often referred to as reverse mortgages.
There are many options available when it comes to getting a home loan, including:
To discuss the details of these options and what works best for you, speak to consultant experts like Hodgestone Finance.
Hodgestone Finance provides services across Australia, with options for full doc and low doc home loans Brisbane, Melbourne & Sydney locals can count on for competitive rates and flexible terms.
A low doc home loan is one that has a lower threshold for the application process than a typical bank loan. The reasons some people need low doc home loans is that they might have adverse credit history or, because they operate as sole traders, lack PAYG income proof.
Typically a low doc home loan will require:
A “no doc home loan” is a bit of a misnomer - more commonly, the term “non-conforming” home loan will be used. Often utilised by private, non-bank lenders, these are loans for “non-conforming” applicants, and while they may often come with slightly higher rates as higher rates of risks are attached to non-conforming applicants, they can still offer a way into the property market for most people.
A home loan broker is someone who acts as an intermediary between you and a lender. With experience in the finance industry and established connections, they can consult on what loan amount, rate and repayment timeline is feasible for you, as well as connect you with lenders, whether bank or non-bank private lenders.
A private home loan lender is a lender outside of the major banks, that isn’t a bank. With private lenders you often get a more personal service, as well as loan terms which can be more flexible than bank terms - especially when it comes to catering for non-conforming loan applicants.
Getting a home loan can be difficult, especially if you’re new to the property market, going for a private loan or are a non-conforming loan applicant.
With a home loan broker, you have an expert that can help ensure you’re finding a sustainable and manageable home loan. With a commitment as large as a home, it’s vital to walk into one with your eyes open, which is exactly what a broker can help you with.
Finding the best home loan often comes with a bit of expert help - as mentioned above, often from a broker like Hodgestone Finance. However, other key tips for finding the best home loan is being patient, shopping around, assessing your existing funds and equity clearly and asking detailed questions to your consultant, broker or directly to the lender you end up choosing.
It’s important to consider which type of home loan will work best for you, focusing on options like:
Variable rate home loans refer to loans with interest rates that will change depending on the nation’s economy, based on the RBA’s (Reserve Bank of Australia) current cash rate.
Look over to our regularly updated overview of rates on the side of the page our current home loan rates, or call Hodgestone Finance today on 1300 463 439 to find out more.
Consulting and broking services provided by Hodgestone Finance do not constitute a guarantee on the loan itself when arranged with a third-party (whether bank or non-bank) and we do not accept responsibility for any failure for lenders to deliver on the outlined terms.
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