Foundation Mortgages

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24/10/2024

Reviewing your home loan can offer several significant benefits that can enhance your financial situation. Here are some key advantages:

1. Financial Savings
Regular reviews can help you identify opportunities to refinance your loan at a lower interest rate, potentially saving you a substantial amount over the life of the loan. This can also involve restructuring your loan to reduce monthly repayments.

2. Adaptability to Financial Changes
Your financial circumstances can change due to various factors like a salary increase or unexpected expenses. A periodic review ensures that your loan structure still aligns with your current situation, allowing you to optimize repayments and reduce financial stress.

3. Access to Better Loan Features
The mortgage market is competitive, and new loan products with better features (like offset accounts or redraw facilities) are frequently introduced. Reviewing your loan can help you switch to a product that better suits your needs, potentially saving you money.

4. Shortening the Loan Term
If your financial situation has improved, you might be able to shorten your loan term. This not only saves on interest but also allows you to become mortgage-free sooner.

5. Debt Consolidation Opportunities
If you have multiple debts, reviewing your home loan can reveal options for consolidating high-interest debts into your mortgage, which can lower your overall interest payments and simplify your finances.

6. Preparation for Rate Changes
If you have a fixed-rate loan, it’s crucial to review it before the fixed period ends. This allows you to decide whether to refinance, switch to a variable rate, or explore better deals, helping you avoid unexpected increases in repayments.

7. Leveraging Home Equity
As you pay down your loan and if your property value increases, you build equity. Regular reviews can help you assess how much equity you’ve accumulated, which you can leverage for home improvements or funds to complete for a second property.

Conclusion
By making home loan reviews a regular practice, you can unlock savings, adapt to changing circumstances, and ensure your loan continues to meet your financial goals. Have you considered when you might do your next review?

Why not get in touch for a free home loan review.

07/11/2023

https://www.foundationmortgages.com.au/post/cassandra-s-story

Cassie applied for a home loan to purchase her first home through another broker. Unfortunately, that loan was declined and her previous broker said he could help her no further. Cassie was then referred to Mark Sneddon, Director of Foundation Mortgages by an existing client in May 2021. During the....

24/08/2023

How competitive is your home loan rate?
At Foundation Mortgages, we’ve got the expertise and experience to help you make refinancing decisions.
Call or email for a free consultation.

Mark - 0432 575 834 [email protected]

Jason - 0477 713 314 [email protected]

01/08/2023

** RBA RATE DECISION**

For the second month in a row, the RBA has decided to leave the official interest rate on hold at 4.10%.
This is largely due to inflation slowing and dropping slightly.
This is great news for mortgage holders, who can breath easy this month.

NO TIME FOR COMPLAICENCY

Whilst interest rates didn't go up this month, it's still a great idea to review your home loan.
If you haven't had a review done in a while, or you are considering a refinance, let the Foundation Mortgages team assist you.

You can contact our amazing team via our website, socials, or you can call one of our expert brokers directly on the numbers below.

📲 0432 575 834 - Mark in Maroochydore

📲 0477 713 314 - Jason in Ipswich

31/07/2023

What an amazing result for our clients Katie and Lachlan.

Want to know if we can help you reduce your current home loan rate? Or maybe discuss a full refinance?

Then give our team at Foundation Mortgages a call. You can also contact us via our website or socials.

📲 0432 575 834 - Mark in Maroochydore

📲 0477 713 314 - Jason in Ipswich

09/07/2023

A review from another satisfied client.
Glad we could help Kemal.

19/06/2023

Meet Foundation Mortgages newest staff member, Kylie Sneddon.
Kylie is the wife of director Mark Sneddon and the new Client Services Manager.

Kylie will be responsible for liaising with clients and keeping the brokers up to date.

Kylie is a mother and grandmother. She has a long history in customer service and is now applying those skills to her new role at Foundation Mortgages.

18/06/2023

First batch of Anzac biscuits made. 2nd batch in the oven.
Sunday baking. 🍪🍪

12/06/2023

Monday morning coffee catchup and brainstorming session.

06/06/2023

The RBA has raised the official interest rate to 4.1%.
reach out to the Foundation Mortgages team if you'd like to discuss how this may affect your home loan repayments, or if you'd like a review of your current mortgages.

10/05/2023

Informative morning ahead. Learning all things budget & local property forecast.