Matthew Joraslafsky - Keylend

Rates have changed. Has your home loan strategy changed with them?

The RBA cash rate is currently 4.35%, and for many borrowers that means home loan repayments are taking a bigger bite out of the household budget.

If your repayments have increased, there may be more options than simply accepting the new normal.

Depending on your circumstances, it may be worth reviewing your:

• Current lender and rate
• Loan structure
• Offset account
• Repayment strategy
• Other debts
• Refinancing options

You can't control what the RBA does.

But you can make sure your home loan is structured as effectively as possible.

If you'd like to see what options are available, get in touch.

When was the last time you reviewed your home loan?

If the answer is "I can't remember", it might be worth taking another look.

Interest rates have moved considerably, lender offers change, and your own financial position may be very different from when you originally took out the loan.

A home loan review can look at:

✓ Your current interest rate
✓ Your monthly repayments
✓ Your loan structure
✓ Your available equity
✓ What your existing lender may be willing to offer
✓ Whether other lenders could provide a better fit

Refinancing isn't always the answer.

Sometimes your current loan is still a great option.

The important thing is knowing, rather than assuming.

📩 If you'd like me to review your current home loan, send me a message.

Thinking about buying an investment property but have no idea what you could borrow?

You're definitely not alone.

Before spending every Saturday at open inspections, it can be useful to understand:

📊 Your potential borrowing capacity
🏠 Available equity
💰 Expected repayments
🏦 Which lenders may suit your situation
📈 How proposed rental income may be assessed

A 20-minute conversation can give you a much clearer idea of what's realistic.

If another property is part of your plan, message me INVEST.

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First-home buyers: you may not need the deposit you think you do. 🔑

There are government schemes and different lending options that may help eligible buyers purchase sooner than they expected.

The tricky part?

Working out what you qualify for, which lenders participate and what the overall numbers look like.

That's where good planning makes a big difference.

If you're saving for your first home and want to know how close you actually are, message me FIRST HOME.

I'll help you map out the next steps.

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One of the worst times to discover your borrowing capacity isn't what you expected?

After you've found the house you want.

If buying a home is on your radar, getting your finances assessed early can help you understand:

✅ Approximate borrowing capacity
✅ Deposit requirements
✅ Potential lender options
✅ What repayments could look like
✅ Any issues worth addressing before you make an offer

You don't need to be buying next week to start planning.

If you're thinking about buying in the next 6–12 months, message me BUYING and we can work out where you stand.

Spring can bring plenty of new properties onto buyers’ radars.

Before spending every Saturday at open homes, it can help to have a clearer idea of your borrowing position.

A pre-approval can give you an indication of how much a lender may be prepared to lend, subject to its conditions, and help you set a more realistic property budget.

Get your finance sorted before you start house hunting. Contact us today!

Multiple repayments. Multiple interest rates. Multiple due dates.

It can get messy pretty quickly.

For some homeowners, consolidating eligible higher-interest debts into their home loan can reduce their required monthly repayments and simplify their finances.

But there's an important catch:

Turning short-term debt into long-term mortgage debt can mean paying more interest over time if it isn't structured correctly.

That's why I look at the total cost, not just the smaller repayment.

If you'd like to see whether debt consolidation makes financial sense for you, message me CONSOLIDATE.

Your home might be doing more heavy lifting than you realise. 🏠

If you've owned your property for a few years, you may have built up usable equity through a combination of property growth and paying down your loan.

Depending on your circumstances, that equity could potentially help with:

🏡 Purchasing an investment property
🔨 Renovations or improvements
💳 Consolidating eligible debts
💰 Restructuring your finances

But having equity doesn't automatically mean you should use it.

The first step is understanding how much you may have and what your options are.

Message me EQUITY if you'd like me to help you work it out.