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Is Your Perth Home Loan Working? Why a Mortgage Check-Up Matters

August 15, 2026•2 min read

Perth

When was the last time you took a close look at your home loan interest rate?

If it’s been more than 12 to 18 months, there is a very good chance your mortgage is no longer as competitive as it used to be.

Over time, home loan rates tend to creep up, while banks routinely reserve their sharpest discounts and best features for brand-new borrowers coming through the door.

The result?

You could easily be paying hundreds of dollars extra each month simply because your loan hasn't been updated to match current market conditions.

If you’re wondering who offers mortgage broker services that include full loan refinancing, the short answer is: we do and it costs you nothing to have us review your situation.

What a Proper Refinancing Service Actually Involves

Refinancing shouldn't feel like taking on a second job. When you work with a dedicated local mortgage broker, we handle the heavy lifting from start to finish. Our refinancing process is very straight forward and includes:

  • A Free Loan Health Check: We discuss your home loan goals and then review your current interest rate, monthly repayments and loan features (like offset accounts or redraw facilities) against what’s currently available across the broader market.

  • We Fight Your Current Bank First: You don't always have to switch lenders to get a better deal. We contact your existing lender directly to request a rate reduction based on current market competition. If they agree to lower your rate, you save money without having to move a single direct debit! If not, it may be time to change lenders!

  • Accessing Equity for Your Next Goal: Have property values in your suburb grown over the last couple of years? Refinancing allows you to unlock that equity. Whether you want to install a pool for our super hot Perth summers, renovate the kitchen, or consolidate higher-interest debts into one lower monthly payment, we structure the loan to suit your lifestyle goals.

  • Comparing the Total Cost vs. Savings: We calculate application fees, discharge fees, and potential break costs to ensure switching lenders puts you genuinely ahead financially.

A Personal, Human Approach to Switching

We know the thought of gathering financial documents and changing lenders can feel daunting. That’s why we streamline the whole process. We manage the paperwork, liaise with both your old and new lenders and coordinate settlement so the transition is completely seamless.

Book a time to chat here and we can see what will work best for you!

Krishna Strickland

Krishna Strickland

Krishna Strickland - Mortgage and Finance Broker provides Australian home loan finance (mortgage) solutions and financial educational resources to time poor parents, or those in charge of the family budget, to assist them in purchasing homes, refinancing and paying off their mortgages sooner.

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