How often should I review my loans?

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How often should I review my loans?

If you currently have a home loan and haven’t reviewed it for a few years, it might be time to compare your options. Experts generally recommend checking the health of your home loan each year to make sure it remains the right fit for your circumstances and the ever-changing economic cycle.

Here are five reasons why you should review your home loan regularly.

Interest Rates and Better Deals

Interest rates can fluctuate dramatically, and your home loan may not always offer the best deal for your needs. Reviewing your home loan can help you compare deals and potentially save you money. If you haven't reviewed your loan in the last 12 months, now is a good time to speak to a mortgage broker. With the sharp increase in interest rates that we’ve experienced in the past year, it’s worth comparing your options as the landscape has changed quickly.

Adjust Repayment Frequency

Aligning your repayment cycle with your pay check can help you keep better track of your cash and potentially save you some money. Reviewing your home loan may allow you to adjust how often you make your repayments and find a better option. For example, if you get paid fortnightly or weekly, but your mortgage repayments are monthly, it may make it tricky to budget effectively. Changing your repayment frequency can help you manage your money better and even save money over the life of the loan.

Take Advantage of New Features

Home loan features change over time, and there may be new options available that weren't around when you took out your home loan. Reviewing your mortgage may help you discover new home loan features that could make a real difference in helping you pay it off sooner. Some great options to consider are offset accounts, redraw facilities, as well as other options like interest-only loans or fixed-rate loans.

Consolidate Your Debts

Refinancing your home loan may allow you to take greater control of your finances and consolidate your debts at the same time. Combining some of your higher interest personal debts, such as credit cards, with your mortgage could reduce your overall interest repayments and help you get out of debt sooner. It can also make it far easier to budget with only one loan repayment to think about.

Market Trends

Market trends can change, and it's important to take up these opportunities when they come along. When interest rates are low, you may be able to lock in a competitive fixed-term rate to take advantage of the state of the market. This can provide you with peace of mind that your repayments won’t change for an agreed period of your loan. When interest rates are higher, it’s worth comparing your options and looking at more competitive rates or new offers that are currently available that might suit your personal circumstances.

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It's important to review your home loan regularly to ensure it still meets your needs. Remember, you're not locked into your existing lender, and you can move to another one if it makes more financial sense.

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