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What To Check In Your Home Loan

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Are you on the hunt for a home loan, but don’t know which loan to choose? Or maybe you’re thinking about applying but are overwhelmed with options. Either way, there are some non-negotiables that you should be aware of before you sign on to a loan. 

Read on below to find out more about what you should be looking for before you commit to a home loan.

What fees apply to the home loan

There may be several fees charged on different features of a home loan. When looking for a home loan, you should check what kind of fees your home loan will have. Some of these fees might include:

  • Application fees
  • Ongoing fees
  • Late payment fees
  • Early exit fees
  • Termination or settlement fees
  • Redraw fees
  • Lender’s mortgage insurance

While your loan might not have all of these extra fees, it might be beneficial to do some research to see if any apply to your loan. Fees can quickly add up over time, causing you to spend more on your loan than you might have originally thought. When you apply for a home loan, using a broker can be beneficial. A broker can advise you on which loans have bigger fees, and which home loans would be cheaper in the long run.

What the interest rate is on the home loan

When you begin to research home loans, you might find that lenders are listing both an advertised rate and a comparison rate. If you’re looking for a home loan, it’s a good idea to understand the difference between these rates. 

Generally, the advertised rate is just the interest rate. This means that this rate does not usually include the cost of any other fees. On the other hand, the comparison rate usually takes into account most fees and charges over the life of the loan. A comparison rate gives an overall glimpse into what you will be paying once you add in interest and any other charges along with the life of your loan. 

In addition to these figures, some lenders might have an introductory offer interest rate listed. Usually, introductory rates are lower rates offered only for a short time at the start of your loan. When you are dealing with an introductory figure, it might be a good idea to check the comparison rate of a loan that offers an introductory rate, as this will give you an idea of the real cost of the loan after your introductory period comes to an end. A good broker can explain which rates are being offered to you in relation to which home loan.

What To Check In Your Home Loan | NHLG

What features the home loan has

While it’s important to know the interest rate, fees, repayment and deposit amount of your loan, you should also take into consideration what features your home loan has. Each home loan will come with a different range of features, and some of them might include:

  • The ability to make extra repayments without extra fees
  • An offset account
  • A redraw facility
  • Ability to split your home loan between fixed and variable

Depending on the type of home loan you are after, you might find that some features are more appealing than others. It’s important to know which features you would prefer, as each home loan may offer different features compared to others.

How Can NHLG Help?

We specialise in helping those who do not meet the mainstream criteria, require flexible solutions, have impaired credit history and who cannot provide traditional forms of documentation. If this sounds like you, we can help you to get approved for a private loan with one of our many lenders. Contact us today for an obligation-free consultation with one of our loan specialists.

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