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 Property Podcast. Want Chris and the team to help on your property-buying journey? Get in touch with the team at Blusk here! 👀 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? ~~ Resources you'll love ~~ Invest with Owen: https://bit.ly/R-invest Mortgage Broking: https://bit.ly/broke-rask Financial Planning: https://bit.ly/R-plan Property Coaching: https://bit.ly/R-P-coach 100-point property checklist (PDF): https://bit.ly/prop-check Accounting with Grey Space: http://bit.ly/3DG5lWS Business Coaching: https://bit.ly/o-coach Ask a question: https://bit.ly/3QtiY00 DISCLAIMER: This podcast contains general financial information only. That means the information does not take into account your objectives, financial situation, or needs. Because of that, you should consider if the information is appropriate to you and your needs, before acting on it. If you’re confused about what that means or what your needs are, you should always consult a licensed and trusted financial planner. Unfortunately, we cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information in this podcast, including any financial, taxation, and/or legal information. Remember, past performance is not a reliable indicator of future performance. The Rask Group is NOT a qualified tax accountant, financial (tax) adviser, or financial adviser. Access The Rask Group's Financial Services Guide (FSG): https://www.rask.com.au/fsg Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices