7 things you can do to get your home loan approved quicker
Without the right advice, applying for a home loan can be stressful and time-consuming. At emoney, we aim to make the process as hassle-free as possible. Whether you use a broker or deal with us directly, there a few things you can do to make the process easier and quicker.
1. Have a stable employment history
2. Minimise your debt
3. Establish a strong savings and repayment history
When applying for a loan, lenders like to see that you can save money and pay your existing commitments. Regular savings and a good repayment history will increase your chances of having your mortgage application approved. It certainly works in your favour to show that you can save money while also meeting your current commitments with no overdue payments.
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4. Check your credit rating
Keeping an eye on your credit score will give you an idea of how many times your report has been accessed in the past few years and if you have any defaults or negative repayment history recorded. This way you will know what it contains before a lender accesses it. If there is anything incorrect on your report, you have time to contact the company that recorded it to get it amended. It’s relatively easy and free to check your credit score. The Office of the Australian Information Commissioner explains the process and lists the national credit reporting bodies to use.
5. Don’t make too many mortgage applications
6. Gather your documentation
When it comes to supporting documentation, you will be required to establish your identity and your financial situation.
You will need to supply documentation that meets the 100-point proof of identity requirement. To do this, have the following ready:
- Your driver’s licence
- Your current passport, birth or citizenship certificates
- If your documents are still in your maiden name, provide a copy of your marriage certificate
- Other documents that will be useful include:
- Medicare card
- Credit card
- ATM/debit card
- Council rates notice
- Pensioner concession card
- Health care card
- Tertiary student ID card
Evidence of your financial situation should ideally include your most recent 2 or 3 payslips and PAYE summary. Include bank statements, rate notices, letters of employment, rental income statements, personal or business tax returns and proof of share dividends or interest earned.
Provide any documents that show income earned to help you prove your financial situation. The sooner you provide these documents and more thorough they are, the sooner your broker can provide you with suitable loans options and ultimately pre-approval from your lender.
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7. Be open and honest
If you don’t say it, your lending specialist won’t know it until your application is processed. Some people think they’ll be better off hiding or evading uncomfortable facts. It might be convenient to forget about the default from a few years back or not to mention about a HECS or HELP debt, but not mentioning these things can hinder the mortgage approval process.
Everything is likely to come out in the credit process. To get you a suitable loan, you need to give as comprehensive a picture of your situation as possible. So even if you think it’s the wrong answer, say it anyway. Let your lending specialist decide.
It takes team work to get that home loan you always wanted. Emoney can help you streamline the process and find the ideal solution. Contact us today.
We recommend you seek independent financial advice prior to making any decisions that could affect your financial security.
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