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Refinancing is a significant part of our service offering, helping clients review their existing lending arrangements and explore alternatives. People refinance for various reasons, including accessing equity, consolidating debts, or finding more suitable loan features. We analyse your current loan against available market options, considering factors such as loan features, flexibility, and ongoing costs. The refinancing process involves evaluating whether moving to a new lender provides genuine benefits after considering any associated costs such as discharge fees, application fees, and valuation costs. We handle the application process with your chosen new lender and coordinate the transition from your existing loan to ensure a smooth changeover.

The timeline for mortgage applications varies depending on several factors, including the lender chosen, the complexity of your financial situation, and how quickly documentation can be provided. Generally, the process takes between 2 to 6 weeks from application submission to settlement. Pre-approval can often be obtained within 3 to 10 business days once we have all required documentation. We work diligently to expedite the process while ensuring accuracy and completeness. Our experience with different lenders helps us anticipate potential delays and address issues proactively. We keep you informed throughout each stage and coordinate with all parties involved, including real estate agents, solicitors, and lenders to maintain momentum towards settlement.

Our remuneration structure is designed to make professional mortgage advice accessible to all clients. In most cases, we receive our payment directly from the lender once your loan settles, meaning there are typically no upfront costs for our standard broking services. However, some specialised services or complex situations may involve additional fees, which we will always discuss with you transparently before proceeding. We believe in clear communication about all costs involved in your mortgage process. During your initial consultation, we will explain our fee structure and ensure you understand any potential costs before we begin working together.

While we're based in Western Australia with particular expertise in the Perth market, we provide mortgage broking services to clients nationwide. Our understanding of local Perth property markets, including suburbs, growth areas, and regional variations, benefits our WA clients significantly. However, our lender relationships and expertise extend across all Australian states and territories. We work with clients purchasing properties in major cities, regional centres, and rural areas throughout the country. Our national lending panel includes institutions that operate across Australia, ensuring we can assist regardless of where your property purchase or refinancing needs are located. We utilise technology to serve interstate clients effectively while maintaining the personal service approach that defines our business.

Documentation requirements vary based on your employment type and the lender's criteria. Generally, you'll need recent payslips, tax returns, bank statements, and identification documents. Self-employed clients typically require additional financial statements and accountant-prepared documents. We provide a comprehensive checklist tailored to your specific situation once we understand your circumstances. Property-related documents such as contracts of sale, council rates, and strata reports may also be required. We guide you through gathering the correct documentation and ensure everything is properly formatted for lender submission. Our experience helps identify which documents different lenders prioritise, potentially speeding up the assessment process and reducing the likelihood of additional requests for information.

A mortgage broker acts as an intermediary between you and potential lenders when you're seeking a home loan. At Derry & Co, we work on your behalf to find suitable lending options that match your financial circumstances and property goals. Rather than approaching banks directly, we handle the research, paperwork, and negotiations with multiple lenders across Australia. Our role involves assessing your financial situation, understanding your requirements, and presenting you with loan options that align with your needs. We maintain relationships with a wide network of lenders, including major banks, credit unions, and specialist lenders, giving you access to products you might not find on your own.

Our relationship with clients extends well beyond loan settlement. We provide ongoing support including regular loan reviews to ensure your borrowing arrangements continue to meet your evolving needs. As your circumstances change - whether through career progression, family changes, or property goals - we're available to discuss how these might affect your lending requirements. We monitor market developments and may contact you when opportunities arise that could benefit your situation. If issues arise with your lender or you need guidance on loan features, we're available to assist. We also help coordinate future lending needs, whether for additional properties, refinancing, or accessing equity for other purposes. Our goal is to be your long-term mortgage advisor throughout your property ownership journey.

Absolutely. We assist clients with various types of property lending, including investment properties, owner-occupied homes, refinancing existing loans, and construction loans. Investment property lending often involves different criteria and documentation requirements compared to owner-occupied purchases. Our expertise extends to helping build investment portfolios, understanding tax implications of different loan structures, and finding lenders who specialise in investor lending. Whether you're purchasing your first investment property or expanding an existing portfolio, we can guide you through the specific requirements and help structure your borrowing appropriately. We also work with clients who are upgrading homes, downsizing, or relocating within Australia.

Our lender recommendations are based on matching loan products to your specific requirements and financial circumstances. We consider factors including your deposit size, income type, property location, and intended use of the property. Each lender has different appetite for various types of lending, and our role is identifying which institutions are most likely to approve your application while offering suitable terms. We don't favour any particular lender; instead, we focus on finding the most appropriate match for your situation. Our assessment includes examining loan features, ongoing flexibility, customer service standards, and the lender's processing efficiency. We present you with options that align with your priorities, whether that's particular features, cost considerations, or settlement timeframes.