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One word...Value! We have access to over 65+ lenders with a total of hundreds of loan products and options available to us. This gives us the ability to top and tail a solution that fits your perfect needs.

Primarily, this results in a lower overall cost to you, especially as we always look to reduce your overall interest and all other fees associated with your loan. Combine that with the ability to do rate reviews and re-financing options and this translates into thousands of dollars in savings over the life of your loan.

The other huge benefit is the loan approval rate. Using a mortgage broker has a much higher approval rate than an individual going straight to the bank. As a comparison we have a 98% loan approval rate vs the industry average of 60% for bank loan approvals for individuals. This gives you better chances to get your perfect property and not miss out on it.

Finally, we provide the benefit of time! If you had to do this legwork yourself, it would take forever to contact and compare each lender's many loan products. Plus let's not mention the financial jargon you have to deal with. It's a bit like buying health insurance... can you really compare like for like? Not really!

The good news is, we can and we do - everyday for our customers so that they get the best loan that meets their exact needs.

Also the other thing is, banks aren't bound by Best Interest Duty obligations like mortgage brokers are. This means they will only offer you their products, whereas a mortgage broker has the legal obligation to recommend only the loan product that best fits your needs.

Nope! We charge you ZERO fees.

Hmmm, don't worry we aren't working for free. All mortgage brokers are remunerated directly by the lenders via a commission that is paid when one of our clients takes out a loan with that lender.

Across all lenders the majority of the commission is very similar, that way we aren't swayed towards one lender or one product, but rather focus on YOUR needs to select the best deal for you!

On a side note, it is important to realise that some mortgage brokers do actually charge for their services, so be careful who you get into bed with (financially speaking of course). You can be assured that at Empowered Lending Group, we will never charge you.

Good question! It's a popular one.

The simple answer is, decrease your overall debt exposure. You see there is a direct correlation between the current debt you have access to and the how much you can borrow. So by simply reducing that amount, you will end up being able to borrow more.

Some of the easiest ways to reduce your current debt levels are to lower your credit card limits, especially on credit cards that aren't maxed out. Even better, switch to debit cards and get rid of your credit cards.

Other things that you can do is pay off any car loans or personal loans that you may have. And if you can't afford to pay those off, that is ok too, we can look at consolidating all of those debts and rolling them into your into your new mortgage. Just one of the many tricks we have up our sleeves to help you achieve property success.

This is dependant on how much the purchase price of your property will be. At the risk of sounding obvious, the more the better (duh...you knew that).

Ideally you would want a deposit of 20% or more so that you can avoid Lender's Mortgage Insurance (LMI). For a lot of people, especially First Home Owners that is tough, we understand, so don't feel bad if that isn't something you can achieve. We can still help you!

The great news is, there are many lenders that only require a 5% deposit provided that you check a few boxes. In some cases you might be eligible to have your LMI waived too, with just a 5% deposit. Talk to us to find out if you qualify.
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One thing to keep in mind is that there are other costs associated with buying a property on top of the purchase price. These need to be considered when working out your deposit percentage as they will all contribute to the total amount you may need to borrow.

Common examples of these extra costs are stamp duty, land transfer fees, mortgage registration fees and solicitors fees. It’s best to review these numbers with an expert, so if need help reach out and we can run the numbers with you.

While we encourage you to save up as much as you can for your deposit, we completely understand that not everyone is in a position to save up enough required for an initial deposit.

The good news is, you're not completely stuck. There are other options such as government grants, schemes and incentives to help you get the deposit you might need. There are also other options too such as guarantors or equity from other assets you might own.

During our initial conversation, we can talk through all of the various options and work out what fits you best.

Yes we can!

While we our primarily mortgage broker focus is South-east Queensland and Brisbane regions, we are licensed to operate Australia wide.

And with today's modern technology, virtual meetings and remote verification of identity options, we have actually helped many interstate clients get their dream properties. We would love to get to know you and help you too. Please reach out so we can help!

On the first time we meet!
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We can get you the answers during our "chill chat" phase, just as soon as we have all of your initial details and a good understanding of your current financial situation and what you are looking to achieve.

Once we have those details, we'll run the numbers and provide you with an initial estimate before we conclude our first meeting.

A complete assessment usually takes us a few business days to complete once we have received all of the necessary paperwork and details. Don't worry it isn't daunting, and we will step you through everything we require to get going.

Lenders Mortgage Insurance (LMI) is insurance that protects the lender if you can't pay your loan and your property sells for less than what you owe. Remember, LMI covers the lender, not you, even though you'll typically pay for it. You can't make a claim on LMI; only the lender can. LMI is different from mortgage protection insurance, which you can get to protect yourself if you can't make your loan payments.

LMI is only payable (by you) if you have a deposit of less than 20%. Even if you are in that situation, don't worry as LMI can be added to your loan, in other words it isn't something you necessarily need to pay out of pocket.

The good news is that LMI can also be waived if you work within certain professions or if you are a First Home Owner and meet certain eligibility criteria. To find out more, get in touch and we can walk you the details of LMI and if it applies in your situation.