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5 essential QUESTIONS to ask your mortgage broker (before getting a home loan)

Kate Campbell talks to expert mortgage broker Chris Bates about the essential questions you should be asking your mortgage broker in this episode of The Australian Finance Podcast.

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What questions should you be asking your mortgage broker before getting a home loan?

Kate Campbell talks to expert mortgage broker Chris Bates about the essential questions you should be asking your mortgage broker in this episode of The Australian Finance Podcast.

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👀 Here are some of the key points we cover in this episode:

  • Buying a house is a big financial decision – you need the right team in your corner
  • Finding a professional you feel comfortable working with makes a huge difference
  • Getting you a better rate can save a lot of $$$ long term
  • Can help answer your questions about the loan process and how everything works
  • How early on your home-buying journey should you talk to a broker?
  • Are they licensed to give you credit advice? Search for credit rep or licensee on ASIC Connect’s Professional Registers
  • How to find a good mortgage broker? Any red flags?
  • How do brokers get paid?

✅ Essential questions to ask your mortgage broker

  • Are you able to help me with my circumstances? Ie. some brokers deal with smaller clients, investment properties, small businesses
  • What range of lenders do you have access to? Any you can’t access?
  • What timeframe should I be expecting? How will you keep me updated?
  • Once they’re recommended a loan: why is this a good fit? How does this compare to other options? What features does it have (e.g. offset)? What fees do I need to be aware of?
  • Future looking: How often will you review my rate in the future to ensure I’m always getting a great deal? Can you help with my next move?
  • Borrowing Capacity – Educate on how it increases and decreases? What can I do to improve my borrowing capacity?

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