November 2016's Property Gazette

Which is better? A bank or a broker?

Should You Choose a Bank or a Mortgage Broker?

How do you choose between working with a mortgage broker or a bank when it comes to your home loan? Does one have an advantage over the other? Who is more likely to get you approved for your loan? We believe it a mortgage broker and here is why…

Working with a Mortgage Broker

A mortgage broker works for you and not a bank. A mortgage broker works towards getting you the best home loan for your individual needs. They’ll do all the work for you, approaching the banks and other lending institutions on your behalf, hunting for the best deal possible. 

A mortgage broker specialises in their area. They know about which lenders offer which packages and how to get a mortgage if you have a low deposit or poor credit rating. You also don’t need to pay a broker for obtaining a loan for you, that comes from the bank! So, you end up saving time and money just by working with a mortgage broker.

Working with a Bank

It would be considered the traditional way of securing a mortgage, however things are changing. Approaching a bank directly is not the best way of getting a home loan nowadays. In fact, it is often more than one bank you’ll need to meet with and who has time to talk to all the banks?

Work with Advanced Mortgage Solutions

We’re mortgage brokers. We work for you, not for a bank. Our team of brokers have access to hundreds of products and dozens of lenders. This allows us to find the best possible fit for you. A mortgage is not only a sharp interest rate – the structure of the loan, allowing extra repayments with no penalty, or having a loan structure that best protects you from increases in interest rates are the way to go. Contact us today and let us make things easy for you by arranging your next home loan.

Insurance

We all need it, and we can all benefit from having expert advice.

Like mortgage brokers, insurance brokers are here to help you, and like mortgage brokers they have access to hundreds of products and dozens of insurance companies.

How much do we need? What are the best products for our situation? Are we paying too much for our existing cover... it can be very complicated!

That’s why we are now offering all of our clients the opportunity to get the right cover at the right price with our Insurance Broker. Get in touch today!

  • I chose to work with Greg to help me buy my first home and I'm so glad I did! I honestly can't recommend him enough, he made the whole process so easy and stress free, helped me every step of the way to understand what I needed to do next and a lot of the time was doing all the work for me. Such an absolute pleasure to deal with, I sincerely appreciate everything so much and will be referring everyone I know your way!
    Cara Eve - 02 May 2024
  • For anyone considering or even contemplating a broker + advisor combination, look no further! I consider myself loyal to those who are strong to their word, provide genuine help and are able to put it in plain English so I can make an informed decision based on my circumstances.
    Leith Skinner - 30 April 2024
  • Sarah was absolutely a whiz at all things health insurance related. What's a real bonus for us is that she is not commissioned driven and really does take the time to find what best suits your family needs and then explain terms and conditions. Felt really cared for under her.
    Would highly recommend these guys for health insurance needs!
    Jordan Simmonds - 29 April 2024
  • We were looking for a mortgage adviser, and my friend suggested Scott from Advanced Mortgage Solutions. She bought her first home with his help and was very happy with the services. From the very start, nothing seemed too much of a problem, and the whole process for us was very smooth and easy. Scott was very efficient in his communication, patiently answering our questions and providing a very detailed, step-by-step guide. We feel pretty lucky to work with Scott. Very grateful for his help and knowledge, and will definitely recommend to our friends and family!
    Katya Stukova - 18 April 2024
  • It wouldn't be wrong to say that Scott is the best in town. In 2019, we initially reached out to him based on stellar Google reviews while purchasing our first home. Now, in 2024, for our new property, choosing Scott again was a no-brainer. His exceptional skills as a mortgage advisor speak for themselves; he truly excels in his field.
    Udeep Regmi - 08 April 2024

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