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Why does my broker ask for so much documentation?

No one likes paperwork; however, providing your broker with the right documentation will save you time and money.

What information will your broker ask you to provide?

When you ask to enlist the services of a broker, they will probably ask you for the following documentation:

  • Identification, including photo ID such as driver licence
  • Income verification documentation such as recent payslips
  • Birth certificate, if you are applying for a government funded first home owner grant

Depending on the lender or bank you would like your broker to apply to for your loan, you may also be asked to provide:

  • A recent PAYG summary
  • A notice of assessment from the Australian Taxation Office
  • Tax returns
  • Proof of your contribution toward the transaction, such as savings or deposit statements
  • Purchase contracts for a home loan, including building contracts, or plans if building

Why is this information important?

While it may seem that you are climbing the Mount Everest of paperwork, a broker will ask for all of this to ensure they are protecting you and that they get the best possible deal.

Gathering various forms of documentation allows brokers to do a fact find, which is an important part of the loan process, and at Mel Finance Services we go through 13 pages comprehensive Client needs Analysis with each Home loan or refinance loan applicants.

This is the process by which we ensure that we match a client with a loan that helps them achieve their property goals, whether that is buying a home to live in, one to renovate and sell, or a long-term investment, and one that matches their financial positions.

Will a bank ask for the same documentation?

If you apply for a loan with a bank that you do not currently have an account with, they will require much of the same information as we would.

Although borrowers may be able to avoid the paperwork by applying for a loan with their current bank (which will already have a lot of information on file), this means being constrained by the products that bank offers and risking missing out on a great deal. At Mel Finance we offer wide range of available products from over 30 lenders.

The benefit a mortgage broker in Melbourne has compared to an individual bank, we have access to most banks and lenders across Australia. Lending policies and pricing vary greatly across the lending market and some clients do not realise this, so why waste time going direct to a bank?

We save you time and money

As an experienced Mortgage broker, we can usually tell a client within 10 minutes whether they have a chance of obtaining loan approval.

We have access to bank loan affordability and serviceability calculators, which show clients’ potential borrowing capacity. Depending on the size of the funding required, and the loan to valuation ratio, these days the banks are extremely competitive, and we can quite often get a better price deal than advertised.

If a client is not yet in a position to obtain a loan or has a credit issue on their file, such as a default, having Mel Finance Services on-side can be invaluable. Hence Mel Finance accredited with Non-conforming lenders who are happy to assist those types of clients.

In a nutshell, we will shop around to get the best possible deal for you, further to that it’s free!

We are an accredited Mortgage Broker In Melbourne with Mortgage and Finance Association Australia (MFAA) and we can be the experts in finding you a loan that matches not just your finances, but your future plans and financial goals.

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Why Choose A Mortgage Broker Over A Bank?
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Lumbini Wekunagoda

Lumbini Wekunagoda

Lumbini marries practical insights with solid financial knowledge to craft tailored solutions. Lumbini has a diploma in Mortgage Broking, a Certificate IV, a supplementary Diploma in Mortgage Broking and Finance, and an MBA from the prestigious University of Wales. As an ASIC registered , licensed Mortgage Broker (CRN:444210), Lumbini upholds the highest standards of professionalism and ethics, aligning his practice with the Mortgage and Finance Association of Australia (MFAA).

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