25/07/2026
You may have heard of the ominous sounding 'mortgage prison'.
The term took off a few years back, during the last rate cycle, to describe borrowers unable to refinance to a more competitive loan.
When rates fell through 2025, plenty of people escaped. Now, with three rate rises this year, it might feel like the walls are closing in again on your home loan.
It can happen when your property's value falls and your loan to value ratio climbs too high to secure a refinance.
Or when rising rates shrink your borrowing capacity, so you'd no longer qualify for the loan you already have – a real risk for anyone who borrowed very near their limit during last year's lower rates.
A few late repayments denting your credit score can do it, too.
Whatever the case, before you apply to refinance, come speak with us to find out which lenders you're likely to qualify with.
It protects your credit score and means you're not chasing a refinance that was never going to get across the line.Email me to get started [email protected]