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Refinance

REFINANCE

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Overview

As life changes, so do your financial needs. We offer a refinancing service designed to help you optimise your loan, reduce costs, or simply gain more flexibility. Whether you’re looking to refinance a home loan, personal loan, or commercial facility, we take the time to understand your current position and explore options that better support your long‑term goals.

With access to a broad panel of lenders, we compare competitive rates, updated loan features, and flexible terms to identify opportunities that may improve your financial position. Our brokers assess factors such as interest rate movements, equity available in your property, and your overall financial strategy to ensure any refinancing recommendation is both suitable and beneficial.

From the initial review through to settlement, we manage the process end‑to‑end, keeping you informed and supported at every stage. We also explain the implications of refinancing – including fees, timing, and structural changes – so you can make decisions with clarity and confidence. Our focus is on transparency, education, and personalised service, helping you strengthen your financial footing and move forward with greater stability.

Key Features

  • Interest Rate Savings: Refinancing may allow you to secure a lower rate, reducing repayments and long‑term interest costs.
  • Loan Term Flexibility: Adjust your loan term to increase repayment comfort or accelerate debt reduction.
  • Access to Equity: Unlock equity in your property for renovations, investment, or other financial goals.
  • Enhanced Loan Features: Move to a loan with features such as offset accounts, redraw facilities, or extra repayment options.

Considerations

  • Refinancing Costs: Exit fees, application fees, and valuation or legal costs must be weighed against potential benefits.
  • Break Costs: Fixed‑rate loans may incur break fees, particularly when market rates have shifted.
  • Loan‑to‑Value Ratio (LVR): A new LVR may affect product eligibility or trigger Lenders Mortgage Insurance (LMI).
  • Alignment With Goals: Refinancing should support your broader financial strategy, not just provide short‑term relief.

Switching your current loan to a new lender or a new product to improve your rate, structure, or features.

To reduce repayments, access equity, consolidate debts, or move to a more flexible loan structure.

Most clients review every 12-24 months to ensure their rate and features remain competitive.

Yes – a lower rate or better structure can reduce monthly repayments and long‑term interest costs.

Yes – you may be able to release equity for renovations, investments, or personal goals.

There may be discharge fees, application fees, or valuation costs. We outline all costs upfront.

Most refinances settle within 2-4 weeks, depending on the lender and documentation.

A single application has minimal impact. We avoid unnecessary credit checks by comparing lenders first.

ID, payslips, bank statements, and your current loan statements.

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Capabilities

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    Suite 375, Level 2
    66 Victor Crescent
    Narre Warren, VIC 3805
    (By Appointment Only)

  • Contact info

    Phone: +61 439 001 500
    E-mail: team@scwp.com.au
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