Question 1

Why use a finance broker?

Accepted Answer

You can save (quite a lot of) time and money
 
First and foremost, as we typically have great relationships with so many different lenders, we often have access to interest rates you may struggle to find elsewhere. When you can get a good interest rate, it will save you money on your monthly repayment and over the life of the loan. Put simply, a broker’s connections can potentially net your significant savings!
 
You also don’t need to spend time running around speaking with different lenders. We will do all the legwork for you.
 
Your financing option will be tailored specifically for you
 
When you speak with a finance broker, we will ask questions to help them explore the right deal for you. Finance brokers are working for you, so you can rest assured the financing options they show you are most suited to your needs. You might be surprised to learn how many different products and features are available when financing a home loan, so it’s good to have an impartial advocate on your side.
 
You’ll have a better chance of getting approved
 
A finance broker can work with you to determine which options are most suited to you and your needs. Understanding the credit policies and qualification criteria of various lenders can be difficult for someone not spending all their time working with this subject matter, but a finance broker does! This means you’ll be put in the best possible position to get approved.

Question 2

What is lenders mortgage insurance?

Accepted Answer

If you are borrowing more than 80% of the property value this is when Lenders Mortgage Insurance (LMI) needs to be paid. The payment is not applicable until you settle on the property and it is a one off payment. The idea of lenders mortgage insurance is that it protects the lender if one day you aren't able to meet your repayments and the home is sold with the debt outstanding. There are however, plenty of other options that allow you to get into a home with no lenders mortgage insurance and without having to pay a hefty deposit!

Question 3

Am I eligible for First Home Owner's grant?

Accepted Answer

To be eligible for the First Home Owners Grant (FHOG) you need to have the following criteria: Be 18 years or over, An Australian resident, Not received the FHOG before, Never owned a property in Australia and occupy the home as your primary residence for a period of 6 months within 1 year of completion of the FHOG transaction. This is a one off payment of $10,000 from the state government.

Question 4

How much deposit do I need to get a loan?

Accepted Answer

The 20% deposit myth is keeping people out of the market who could already be in it. 🚫 There are multiple pathways to buy with a smaller deposit - and some of them mean zero LMI too. The question isn't "do I have 20%?" - it's "what's the smartest structure for my situation?" That's exactly what a broker is for.

Question 5

Am I eligible for Keystart home loan?

Accepted Answer

To be eligible for Keystart the following criteria applies: Earn no more than $148k as a single or $218k as a couple or family, must be Australian citizen or resident, not own any other home or land, plan to live in the home in the duration of your loan and have a minimum of 2% deposit.

Question 6

Referral T&Cs

Accepted Answer

When referring someone to Oui Finance, you will receive a $500 visa gift card upon settlement of your referred friend's home loan application. There is no limit to how many people you can refer, as long as you provide a name and contact details, we will do the rest!

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