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  • Profile photo of giddogiddo
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    @giddo
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    I am speculating that I am probably now paying too much interest.
    I have 3 loans, all with Adelaide Bank, thru Vision. They were all taken out at different times over the past 3 years.The latest one has just been taken out.
    I am at 75% LVR – banks valuation and have paid nil LMI. I.O. loans. 1 at 7.09 % and 2 at7.1% all variable.

    The loans are as follows
    195k 172k and the latest one 185k.

    Adds up to 552k.
    The loans are on two properties/mortgages.

    I am thinking about negotiating with these financiers and trying for a better rate.
    Surely 552k in business deserves a better rate than say 195k.
    Are there any finance people here who can give me an idea on how to approach this??
    If you think I am doing ok then just say so.
    PS there is a heavy slug for early exits.

    Giddo
    http://www.standrewsplace.com.au

    KNOWLEDGE IS POWER

    Profile photo of Mobile MortgageMobile Mortgage
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    @mobile-mortgage
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    Hi Giddo,
    If we are talking prime lending then you are definitely paying above average rates.

    Based on your current level of borrowing It is well worth negotiating with your current lender for a lower rate, Suggesting you intend to take your business elsewhere is usually a good ploy,
    However I doubt they will match the rate you could get with a pro pack type product, as always the correct structure should be paramount, cheers.

    Regards
    Steven
    Mortgage Broker

    Mobile Mortgage Market
    Ph: 0402 483 216
    [email protected]
    http://www.mobilemortgagemarket.com.au

    PLEASE note comments made should not be taken as specific taxation, financial, legal or investment advice.

    Profile photo of brahmsbrahms
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    hi giddo

    you could probably save about $2700 – 2800 a year in interest if you can reduce the rate by about 0.5%.

    how does this compare with the exit costs and entry costs of going to a new lender? at some stage there will be a break even point, pretty easy to work out and then you make what really is a commercial decision to proceed or not.

    cheers

    brahms
    Purveyor of Fine Finances
    aka Mortgage Broker Brisbane

    Profile photo of Mortgage HunterMortgage Hunter
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    I would be considering a professional package with a major lender. This will also save you other banking fees etc.

    Cheers,

    Simon Macks
    Residential and Commercial Finance Broker
    ***NODOC @ 7.15% to 70% LVR***
    [email protected]
    0425 228 985

    Comments may not be relevant to individual circumstances. If you intend making any investment, financial or taxation decision you should consult a professional adviser.

    Profile photo of camdercamder
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    @camder
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    It is true that some banks (maybe a few even) will pay break costs to secure your business.???
    Westpac offered me $600 per loan to pay break costs from existing financier. That would enable me to transfer in some loan and take toatl borrowings with Westpac up to in excess of $250k in loans and qualify for a special package !!!??
    Might be worth a look giddo and I believe the rate was 6.62%

    Cheers Len

    Profile photo of learnsharelearnshare
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    Yes, shop around. Always does it good than harm.

    cheers,

    Profile photo of MortgagemanMortgageman
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    Your definitely paying way too much. With a loan amount over $500k you could probably get a loan specially priced at around an 0.8% discount off the standard variable (currently 6.52%).

    Regards,

    Cameron Perry
    Finance Consultant
    F.R. Perry & Associates
    Level 13, 30 Collins St
    Melbourne VIC, 3000
    Ph (03) 9662 1999
    Fax (03) 9662 2044

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