30/08/2026
5 financial hills I’ll die on: Mortgage Edition 🏡💰
After helping people navigate home loans, refinancing, and everything in between, there are a few things I’ll happily stand my ground on:
1. Loyalty to your lender doesn’t always pay.
You might have been with the same bank for years, but that doesn’t automatically mean you’re getting their most competitive rate. Review your loan regularly and ask the question.
2. The lowest interest rate isn’t automatically the most competitiv home loan.
Fees, loan features, flexibility, offset accounts and your longer-term plans all matter. A great-looking rate can be less attractive once you look at the whole loan.
3. You don’t necessarily need a 20% deposit to buy a home.
Depending on your circumstances, there may be lending options or government schemes that allow you to purchase with less. The important part is understanding the costs and trade-offs before deciding.
4. Your borrowing capacity and your comfortable budget are two different numbers.
Just because a lender may approve you for a certain amount doesn’t mean you need to spend every dollar of it. Your mortgage still needs to work alongside the life you actually want to live.
5. Waiting for the “perfect” time can keep you waiting forever.
Rates change. Property prices change. Lending policies change. Instead of trying to perfectly time the market, find out what makes sense based on your finances and goals today.
Those are my mortgage hills. 😂🏡
If one of these has you wondering whether your current home loan or borrowing strategy could be better, let’s have a look at your options.
Call or message me 0408 081 082 xx Kirst