With interest rates constantly changing and financial goals evolving, refinancing your home loan can be a smart financial move. Whether you want to lower your repayments, access equity, or simply get better features, understanding how refinancing works is crucial.
In this guide, Goodwill Finance walks you through everything you need to know about home loan refinance in Australia.
What is Home Loan Refinance?
Refinancing means replacing your existing home loan with a new one — either with your current lender or a different one. It allows you to change your loan features, interest rate, repayment structure, or even borrow more.
When Should You Consider Refinancing?
Interest rates have dropped
Your financial situation has improved
You want to access your home equity
Your fixed term is ending
You want to switch to a loan with better features (e.g., offset account, redraw facility)
What are the benefits of Refinancing?
Lower interest rate → Save money on repayments
Debt consolidation → Combine multiple debts into one
Access equity → Use funds for renovations, investment, or big purchases
Flexible loan features → Offset, redraw, flexible repayments
How the Refinance Process Works
Assess your current loan
Check your interest rate, fees, and remaining term.
Set your refinancing goal
Lower repayments? More features? Equity access?
Compare lenders
Goodwill Finance does this for you — providing you with better options.
Calculate the costs
Consider exit fees, discharge fees, application fees, and LMI (if applicable).
Apply for the new loan
Submit documents like income proof, ID, and property info.
Settlement
Your new lender pays out your old loan, and you start repayments on your new loan.
Costs you might have to consider When Refinancing
- Exit/Discharge Fee
- New Loan Application
- Property Valuation
- Break Fees
How Goodwill Finance Helps You Refinance Smarter
We compare over 30+ lenders to find the most suitable loan
Negotiate better rates and features
Handle the paperwork and manage the process
Provide expert refinance strategy advice
Home loan refinance isn’t just about getting a better deal — it’s about aligning your loan with your financial goals. If it’s been more than 2 years since you reviewed your mortgage, you might be paying more than you should.
You can call us today at 0423 459 480 or mail us at [email protected] and see if Refinancing is the right choice for you.
