Variable rate home loans offer flexibility and the potential to benefit from interest rate decreases over time. At Intuitive Finance, we help you navigate the advantages and considerations of variable rate home loans, ensuring you find the best option for your financial needs.
A variable rate home loan is a type of home loan where the interest rate can change over time. This means that if interest rates decrease, you could pay less interest on your loan balance, potentially reducing your overall loan cost. Variable rate home loans offer the flexibility to adapt to market changes, making them a popular choice for many borrowers.
Types of Variable Rate Home Loans
Basic Variable Rate Home Loan
Basic variable rate home loans generally have fewer features than standard variable loans and often come with a lower interest rate. This type of loan is ideal for those who are cost-focused and prefer a straightforward loan without the additional flexibility and options that standard variable loans offer.
Extra Repayments: Make additional repayments whenever possible.
Redraw Facility: Often includes a redraw facility.
DISADVANTAGES
Limited Features: May lack the features and flexibility of other variable loans.
No Offset Account: Generally do not include an offset account.
Standard Variable Rate Home Loan
A standard variable-rate home loan has a variable interest rate that serves as a benchmark for other variable-rate products offered by lenders. This type of loan typically includes various features, such as an offset account and redraw facility, providing more flexibility. However, due to the additional features, it often has a higher interest rate compared to basic variable-rate loans.
Flexibility: Make lump-sum payments without penalties.
Lower Repayments: Benefit from reduced repayments if interest rates fall.
Extra Features: Often includes features like an offset account.
DISADVANTAGES
Higher Repayments: Your repayments will increase if interest rates rise.
What’s Involved in Obtaining a Commercial Loan Through Intuitive Finance?
Initial Meeting
A 1-hour session to establish your financial and lifestyle goals, discuss the fact-finding document, and agree on a timeline for its return.
Fact Finding Submission
We will submit the completed fact-finding document.
Strategy Submission
Within 5 days of receiving the completed fact-finding, a written strategy is submitted to you.
Document Lodgement
Within 2 days of agreeing to proceed, documents are lodged with the institution.
Conditional Approval
Expect conditional approval within 1 to 3 days of lodgement.
Unconditional Approval
Expect unconditional (full) approval within 2 to 4 days after conditional approval.
Loan Documents Arrival
Expect loan documents to arrive within 2 to 5 days after unconditional approval.
Loan Settlement
Expect loan settlement within 3 to 5 days after submitting the signed loan documents.
With the right guidance, you can confidently take the first step toward becoming a property owner. Let us help you turn your homeownership dream into a reality.
I am so appreciative of all the work Bonnie and the Intuitive team put in, to help me obtain the perfect finance for the next step in my life.Buying property is one of the most stressful things you’ll ever do, and I was dreading it!However Natasha, Melissa, Clarise, Andrew and Bonnie were all amazing at helping me through the application for finance. They all provided exceptional care, a wealth of knowledge and always got back to me promptly with answers to all my questions 😄The whole team had a great ability to put me at ease throughout the whole process! I can’t thank you all enough and I’m so happy in my new home!I would wholeheartedly recommend the Intuitive finance team 100% as the finance brokers for anyone needing help with financing!Thanks again so much, you’ve helped me get to the place I wanted to be!
I worked with Alexandra Pappas over a number of years as our goals shifted until I finally purchased my first property. Alex was always professional and clear in her explanations. Alex helped us navigate a few curly scenarios and I am grateful to have had her on my team throughout the process.
This was my second home buying experience and I went back to Intuitive finance as I was impressed the first time and I was not disappointed! Lachlan was amazing as was Natasha who was helpful, informative and very communicative in answering all questions. Nothing was too much trouble and I am grateful that the service has been the same if not better than my first time I used them! I could not recommend them enough!!
I am blown away by the exceptional service provided by Craig and the entire team at Intuitive Finance. Their expertise and dedication to finding the best financial solutions for us were truly impressive.We had a complex situation with multiple properties, and Craig took the time to understand our needs and worked tirelessly to secure the best possible deals. We refinanced three of our properties, and the process was seamless thanks to Craig's guidance.Their communication was outstanding, keeping us informed every step of the way. What really stood out was their willingness to go above and beyond to ensure our financial goals were met. Their professionalism, knowledge, and passion for their work are a rare find in the finance industry.We can't recommend Craig and the team at Intuitive Finance highly enough. If you're looking for a finance broker who will truly look after your interests, look no further.Thanks Michael & Alana
Third time I have used these guys and each time they proven their worth by guiding me through the relentless (and sometimes crazy) demands of various lenders. Special thanks to Natasha, Craig and Andrew for their patience and support. I don't hesitate to recommend Intuitive Finance and will use again when required.
Have employed Intuitive a number of times now to refinance. They make the process very easy and are great at finding the best options. Highly recommend
Craig and all the team at Intuitive Finance were fantastic in ensuring we were able to manage our investment purchase with excitement not fear. Their communication with us allowed us to feel confident with all our decisions. I highly recommend contacting the team at Intuitive if you are thinking about purchasing a property.
It was an absolute pleasure working with Intuitive Finance. The whole team was very professional and helped my partner and I purchase our first home. We would definitely work with them again in the future. A special thank you goes out to Alex who was always approachable with any questions we had.
Intuitive Finance has delivered the best mortgage brokering experience I’ve ever had. Initially recommended to me by a buyer’s agent, I only wish I’d found these guys sooner. Having worked with brokers for over 20 years for both purchases and refinances, I can confidently say that Intuitive Finance stands head and shoulders above the rest.What sets them apart is their exceptional communication, organization, experience, and teamwork. They operate like a well-oiled machine, ensuring everything runs smoothly and efficiently. Despite being based in Perth, working with Lachlan and Craig in Melbourne was seamless. These two are absolute standouts—always available, quick to return calls, hardworking, and incredibly fast.I also had the pleasure of working with Melissa and Clarise, who were equally lovely and professional. The entire team made the process stress-free and straightforward, something I’ve rarely encountered in this space.I’ve already recommended Intuitive Finance to my family and friends because I know they’ll be in safe hands. If you’re looking for a broker that goes above and beyond, look no further. Highly rated and highly recommended!
I could not be more impressed or willing to recommend the whole team at Intuitive Finance. They made the process of buying our first home as smooth and stress free as possible. They were very accomodating to our changing needs, patient when we changed our mind, informative throughout the whole process, great with communication, and followed through on everything they said.A special thanks to Lachlan who was simply fantastic to deal with across a two year period and to Craig who made the final processes seamless.
The team really break it down and make sure we, as the client, get all the information and assistance we need, in real time. Stress less, go with this amazing team.
Lachlan, Dragana and team were amazing in helping me purchase my property. Right from the planning stages up through to organising the loan and finally settlement, there was amazing communication, punctuality and professionalism. 100% recommend and would use them again in an instant
Spoke to Alex recently to get me on the right track to save for my property. Very professional and I couldn't be happier. Looking forward to continuing on my journey with Alex and the Intuitive Finance team.
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