The home loan landscape in Australia has undergone significant changes since emerging out of the Covid-19 Pandemic in 2021/22, adapting to new economic realities and consumer needs. In 2022, the market was abuzz with historically low fixed interest rates, some dipping below 2%, sparking widespread media coverage and consumer interest. This trend was a response to the unique economic conditions influenced by COVID-19, leading to an unprecedented surge in home renovations and purchases.
Fast forward to 2024, inflation and interest rates are at an all-time high and the home loan sector has evolved to address these dynamic conditions. Lenders have recalibrated their offerings, balancing competitive rates with long-term market sustainability. The focus has shifted towards more personalised loan solutions, recognising the diverse financial situations of borrowers. Innovations in digital lending processes both by mortgage brokers and direct lenders have streamlined loan approvals, making them more efficient and user-friendly.
2024 has seen a heightened emphasis on sustainable housing finance. Green home loans, offering favorable terms for eco-friendly housing investments, have gained traction, aligning with a global push towards environmental responsibility.
The home loan market in 2024 has emerged from its previous trends, adapting to new economic climates and consumer preferences. With a blend of technology, sustainability, and tailored financial products, the sector is poised to meet the ever-evolving needs of Australian homeowners.

Taking out a home loan is when you borrow a percentage of money from a bank or lender to buy a house, this is typically (but not always) no less than 95% of the value of the house. The bank or lender lends this money in exchange for paying interest on this money. The bank or lender uses the house as a ‘security bond’ to ensure you will pay back the loan in full over a defined time period at an agreed interest rate (be it fixed or variable). This means you agree for the lender to repossess the house should you default on paying back the loan. The lender typically gives you twenty to thirty years to repay the loan, This benefits both parties, in that the borrower can then afford to repay the loan sustainably over time. It also benefits the lender because the length of time to repay the loan maximises the amount of interest the lender makes and mitigates the security risk they hold on the house, as property typically accumulates capital growth over time. Thats is why its is vital that you compare home loans and rates to find the best fit.

The interest you pay on a home loan is in essence the price you pay to buy the money you need to purchase the home. Banks and lenders, when they offer interest rates are essentially ‘selling money’ to people wanting to buy a home but do not have the full purchase amount. It's important to compare home loans to make sure you're on the best rate!

First and foremost, the benefit is in the ‘ease and access of choice’. Using a mortgage broker can allow the borrower to access rates and products from multiple lenders in the market, giving you choice and a true comparison. Without the services of a mortgage broker, the burden of research essentially falls on you.
According to multiple studies, unfortunately even today, nearly 70% of Australian’s do no use a mortgage broker. That means 70% of Aussies are either just “trusting their bank has the best product and rate” or are attempting to shop around themselves, directly with lenders. This can be both tiresome and confusing, given that there are now around 50+ bank and non-bank lenders in Australia. Could you imagine enquiring directly with 50 lenders?

If you choose to ‘go it alone’ you will need to fill out pre-qualification documents with each individual lender, each time you apply. This can be a tiresome exercise when done once, let alone half a dozen times or 50 times if you want to find the best rate yourself without a mortgage broker.
Using a mortgage Broker allows you to do ONE(1) pre-qualification application, that is then typically entered into their aggregator software. Once they have lodged this, the system links with multiple lenders (often 20 – 50 lenders, depending upon who they are accredited to work with) and delivered the best possible rates and loans available from these lenders. You then can sit down with your mortgage broker and determine the best home loan for you.

Many Australians do not realise that the services of a mortgage broker is typically (unless pre-stated) FREE of charge. The mortgage broker does not need to charge you a fee because they are remunerated in commissions by the lender they write the loan for.
For example, if you apply for a home loan with a mortgage broker and compare 20 home loans and choose Suncorp Bank to go with, Suncorp Bank will pay the mortgage broker a commission for bringing the business to Suncorp Bank. Many people believe that they need to pay a fee to the mortgage broker or perhaps they can get it cheaper if they go directly with the bank, but in most cases this is false. Another reason you may not be able to get a cheaper rate from the lenders directly is that mortgage brokers also provide a valuable service to the lender because the mortgage broker is handling all the documentation and dealing with the clients directly.

If you bank with a particular bank or lender and then approach them for a home loan, typically they are only offering you ‘their best rate’ that they have for you, not the markets best rate. Similarly, if you already have a mortgage with a bank or lender, we can guarantee you that they are not calling you and telling you that another bank has a better rate than them, even if it would be in your best interest to know this.
Periodically sitting down with a mortgage broker can prove to save you thousands of dollars in the long run, purely because you get a ‘whole market’ view of what is available and best for you.
We’ve seen sometimes up to a 3% variance in people’s home loan rates before we refinance them. For example Sarah was on a 3.65% rate before we found her a 1.95% refinance rate saving her thousands per annum and potentially years off her mortgage. Her bank’s best rate for her was 3.65%, but this was not the markets best rate for her. Without talking to a mortgage broker, she would be overpaying thousands of dollars in interest over the life of the loan.

We carefully assess your long-term goals and financial situation to make sure that you get the home loan or refinance solution that suits your needs.

We offer the benefit of choice! Over 35 lenders and thousands of their products are compared when looking at your goals and requirements. We have nurtured our relationships with our panel of lenders throughout the years of working with them. This allows us to access the best interest rate based on your application. We want to chat to you and find out more about you and your goals and desires, because the “best loan” might not always the “best fit”. Our value advantage is not just “rates” but solutions to suit your goals and dreams.

The pre-approval and application process in purchasing a house is often complex. We’ll help you navigate through it so that you can purchase your home without a fuss. We can also make your dream of owning a home so much faster. We also offer lightning fast refinance settlements for our clients.

We are not owned by a bank, and we are under no obligation to offer you their products. We are completely privately owned with no outside investment, ulterior motive or interest. Our mortgage brokers are actually paid a salary, their commissions are equal across lenders and therefore less incentivised to “sell” you anything, as much as they are obligated to offer you the best product to suit your needs and goals. Our brokers will provide you with sound and carefully considered home loan and finance advice.

We have access to more than 40 major lenders, banks, credit unions and other specialised lenders that offer competitive rates and flexible credit policies. Our platform allows us to quickly scan thousands of loan products from their lenders and present you with the most suitable lender and products.

Our technology capabilities and broker locations can help you find the most suitable home loan (and help you qualify for it) no matter where you are in Australia. It doesn’t matter if you live in Victoria and are buying an investment Property in New South Wales or Queensland, we can help you no matter the geography.

Maybe you’ve been left out to dry by your existing bank? Treated like just another number in the system? If you think that we’ll leave you after buying your home own, think again. We’ll be there to assist you throughout the duration of your home loan. Moreover, we will be available to answer your post-settlement questions and help you make amendments, additions and changes to your loan. Post settlement of your home purchase or refinance, we will be with you and in contact with you even if a more suitable or better product comes up and we think it might be better suited to you. The market changes, rates change and so do your circumstances. We will monitor this and make sure you are always ahead of the curve.

We will not lead you on. Instead, we will give you an upfront estimate of how much you can borrow from the bank. We will also guide you through the application process so that you can secure a home loan approval and not charge you for it. You can access free home value reports and credit reports from us, for life. Want to buy an investment property? We can offer some free reports and valuations to help you make an informed decision.

Unlike most mortgage brokers, we are not just after your money or just a fast transaction. We know which lenders can help, so we will not be wasting your time by sending you to lenders who can’t.
We know the policies of each of the lenders we deal with, as well as potential problems and hidden catches that you might encounter. Our extensive pre-application credit assessment process ensures that we have screened the bank or lender’s application process and qualifications thoroughly before applying with them.
Most of our mortgage brokers have worked in major lenders before. As a result, they know the ins and outs of approving and declining loan applications and understand how to get your home loan approved.
Need a more bespoke solution? We also specialise in all types of non-conventional home loans, including low doc loans, non-resident home loans and unusual employment loans.