Regional Finance Gold Coast - Finance Broker - Matt Walker

16/06/2026

15/04/2026

The most expensive mistake in home loans isn’t the interest rate — it’s the finance options your broker doesn’t have access to 💡
You don’t know what you’re not being shown 👀
At Regional Finance, we have one of the largest lending panels in the country 🏦, giving us more options and more opportunities to say YES ✅

14/10/2025

Thinking about buying your first home but don’t have a 20% deposit?
In 2025, there are real options that can help you get into the market sooner - some with as little as 5% saved.
From government guarantees to family support and flexible lenders, here’s what you need to know:
https://www.regfin.com.au/.../how-to-buy-your-first-home...
Buying your first home might be closer than you think.
Regional Finance Solutions – Helping first-home buyers take the next step.

04/09/2025

Buying with Less Than 20% Deposit? Here's What You Need to Know About LMI in 2025
Lender’s Mortgage Insurance (LMI) can add thousands to your home loan - but it’s not always unavoidable. In our latest article, we break down when LMI applies, how you can reduce or avoid it, and what today’s lending conditions mean for borrowers.
If you're a first home buyer or navigating a low-deposit loan, this guide is a must-read.
Read more: https://regfin.com.au/.../avoiding-or-reducing-lmi-in...
Need help finding the right loan strategy?
Speak with our experienced team today and take the next step toward your property goals.
Phone: 1800 734 346
Email: [email protected]

07/08/2025

How your credit report affects mortgage applications
Your credit history is a key factor in whether your home loan is approved. Learn how to check your credit report and explore practical steps to improve your credit score if it needs attention.
read more here - https://financefocus.connective.com.au/how-your-credit...

05/08/2025

Using your equity to buy an investment property
If you’ve paid down your home loan or your property value has increased, you could use your home’s equity to fund an investment property purchase. Learn how it works and what to consider before getting started.
read more here - https://financefocus.connective.com.au/using-your-equity...

30/07/2025

Thinking about refinancing your home loan in 2025? Now is the perfect time to review your loan and see if you could save. Lower rates, better features, or accessing equity - refinancing can make a big difference to your finances.
Our latest article explains when to refinance, how to do it, and why expert help matters.
Read more here: https://regfin.com.au/.../refinancing-strategies-when-and...
Need personalised advice? Contact Regional Finance Solutions today – we will find the right refinancing option for you.
Phone: 1800 734 346
Email: [email protected]

03/07/2025

Why more Aussies are choosing mortgage brokers
Three in four borrowers now choose a broker to secure a mortgage. What’s driving this growing preference, and what unique benefits do brokers provide that many borrowers might not be aware of? Find out here - https://financefocus.connective.com.au/why-more-aussies...

12/03/2025

Buying or building your home is an exciting time and the path to home ownership can be daunting. Our Lending Specialists are highly trained and will work with you to guide and assist you, not only when buying your home, but in the years ahead to make sure that you get and keep the best deal possible.
Why Regional Finance Solutions:
With a panel of over 50 lenders, including several that are exclusive to us, we will find you a home loan that meets your needs – not the needs of a lender,
You will deal with a person that is committed to making sure that you get the best home loan possible,
Your Lending Specialist will be there with you in the years ahead to make sure that your deal continues to meet your needs,
We will provide you with the full details of all commissions that the lenders pay us, so you can see that we are providing you with the deal that suits you, not a deal from a lender that may pay us a little more than another.
We will act in your best interest – every time we act for you.
Our lending specialists live locally and are happy to travel to meet with you.
Phone: 1800 734 346
Email: [email protected]

06/03/2025

What does a preapproved home loan really mean and how long do they last? Many are not worth the paper they are written on, and only last 90 days. But read on.
Many lenders nowadays only offer what is called a non-assessed preapproval. This means that they take the information provided but don’t check to see if it’s correct or check that you fit their policy, they just say “based on what we have been told your loan is preapproved”. When push comes to shove, and you go back for a formal approval you may not get it! Imagine, you just bought a property at auction and now you have no loan approved. Unless you can find a new lender quickly you may have just lost your hard-earned deposit.
Depending on your lender most preapprovals last for 3 months, maybe 6. So, from the day you get your preapproval you are under pressure to find a property, or you must do all the application paperwork again.
There is a better way……
At Regional Finance Solutions we have lenders that will do a fully assessed preapproval. This means that the lender has checked what has been provided to make sure that you fit their policy and are eligible for the loan applied for. This means that when they say, “you are preapproved”, you really are. So, you can go ahead with confidence.
Oh, and that 3-month thing? Does 12 months sound better? Of course, there are terms and conditions to this, but yes, that pre-approval could last for up to 12 months.
There you go, a fully assessed preapproval to give you peace of mind, and 12 months to give you time to search and not make a rushed decision. Sound good? Give me a call.