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03 · Refinance

Refinance smarter,
with a clear answer.

Lower your rate, release equity, restructure your loans or consolidate debt. We benchmark your current loan against 40+ lenders and show you exactly what's possible — and whether it's worth doing.

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Estimated Borrowing Capacity
$820,000
Across 28 matched lenders · 30-yr term · 6.5% assessment rate
Best Variable
5.99%
Best Fixed 3Y
6.29%
Repayment
$5,184

Indicative only. Final capacity confirmed with a strategy call.

What's covered

Refinancing — end to end.

Every angle of refinancing, handled by one team that knows your file.

Lower Rate Refinance

Drop your rate, save on monthly repayments. Often the simplest refinance, and the most rewarding if your current rate is uncompetitive.

Equity Release

Tap the equity you've built up — for renovations, the next investment property, or business funding. We structure splits to keep tax treatment clean.

Debt Consolidation

Roll credit cards, personal loans and other debts into your home loan for one lower-interest repayment. We model whether it actually saves you money over time.

Loan Restructure

Split fixed and variable, add an offset, change the term — restructure your existing loans for cash flow or tax benefits without a full lender change.

Fixed Rate Expiry

Coming off a fixed rate? Now is the highest-leverage time to review the whole loan. We benchmark across 40+ lenders before you roll to a default variable.

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Cash-Out Refinance

Release cash from your property's equity for any approved purpose. Lender appetite varies for cash-out — we know who's open.

Why Wood & Weiss

A different kind of refinance brokerage.

Real broker access. Real strategy. Real outcomes.

Honest benchmark

We tell you whether refinancing makes sense for your file — even if the answer is 'stay with your current lender'.

Full cost analysis

Discharge fees, application fees, valuation costs, LMI — we run the numbers so the refinance actually saves you money on a net basis.

Lender access

Compare 40+ lenders including non-bank specialists who might fit a profile the majors don't love.

Strategic timing

Sometimes waiting 3-6 months saves you more than refinancing now. We tell you when.

How it works

From first call to settlement.

Four clear steps — managed end to end, with you in the loop at every stage.

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Strategy call

A 30-minute review of your current loan, balance, rate, term and goals. Quick read on whether refinancing is worth pursuing.

02

Benchmark and proposal

We model your file against 40+ lenders and show you side-by-side comparisons of rate, fees, features and total cost over 3-5 years.

03

Application and approval

We manage the application, documents, and discharge from your current lender. Approval typically within 2-3 weeks.

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Settlement

New lender pays out your old loan. You wake up with a better deal and we stay available for future reviews.

FAQ

Refinancing — common questions

When does refinancing make sense?
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Refinancing makes sense when there's a clear financial benefit — for example, when your current rate is significantly above market (typically 0.3%+ savings on a $500K+ loan justifies the switch), when you want to release equity, when you want to restructure, or when your fixed rate is expiring.
What are the costs of refinancing?
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Typical costs: discharge fee from your current lender ($150-$500), application/settlement fees with the new lender ($0-$700), valuation ($0-$400), and any LMI if you're going above 80% LVR. We map all costs against potential savings.
Can I release equity to invest?
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Yes — and we recommend keeping investment-related debt in a separate loan split for tax purposes. Your accountant has the final word on deductibility.
How long does refinancing take?
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Typically 2-4 weeks from application to settlement, depending on the new lender's queue, valuation timing, and the discharge process at your current lender.
Will refinancing affect my credit score?
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A loan application creates a credit enquiry that's visible on your file for 5 years. Multiple applications within a short window can lower your score, which is why we benchmark first and apply to a single, well-matched lender rather than scattering enquiries.
Do you charge a fee for refinancing?
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For most residential refinances we're paid commission by the new lender — our service is free to you. For complex or non-conforming files we sometimes charge a service fee, always disclosed up front.
Jeff Moishe
Jeff & Moishe — Co-directors Real broker access · 5.0★ across all reviews · Melbourne-based, Australia-wide
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