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Refinancing

Should I refinance? A simple checklist

When refinancing makes sense, what it costs, and how to work out whether switching your home loan is worth it.

5 May 2026

If you haven't reviewed your home loan in a couple of years, there's a good chance you're paying more than you need to. But refinancing isn't always the right move. Here's how to think about it.

Signs it might be worth refinancing

  • Your rate is higher than what's currently on offer
  • You want features your current loan doesn't have (offset, redraw)
  • You'd like to access equity for renovations or investing
  • Your fixed rate is ending and reverting to a higher variable rate
  • You want to consolidate other debts into a lower-rate loan

What refinancing can cost

Switching isn't free. Watch for:

  • Discharge fees on your current loan
  • Application or valuation fees on the new loan
  • Government registration fees
  • Break costs if you're on a fixed rate

The savings need to outweigh these costs for refinancing to make sense.

Run the numbers

Our refinance savings calculator compares your current repayment with a new rate so you can see the potential monthly and total saving.

Get a straight answer

We'll benchmark your loan against the market and tell you honestly whether switching is worth it — and handle the whole process if it is. See if you can save.

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