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Explore common questions about your first home, refinancing, investment property and self-employed income.

First home buyers
Build your plan before you start making offers.
How much deposit should I plan for?
Include the deposit and buying costs. The deposit a lender requires depends on the property, loan and your circumstances.
What costs sit outside the purchase price?
Allow for duty, registration, legal work and inspections. Our upfront cost calculator helps you organise an initial budget.
What does pre-approval tell me?
It is conditional and time-limited. Confirm its conditions with the lender before relying on it when making an offer.
How do I check first-home support?
Eligibility varies by scheme, location and timing. Check the current government rules rather than assume a concession applies.
Can I speak with a broker while I am saving?
Yes. Start with your target timing, savings and questions so we can outline the information needed for a lending conversation.
Are all Weme Finance services free?
Yes. Weme Finance charges no service fees for your first consultation, later consultations, application support or lifetime loan aftercare. Government charges, lender fees and third-party costs may still apply.
Refinancing
Compare the full picture, including the cost of changing.
Where should a loan review begin?
Gather your current balance, rate, remaining term and fees, then identify the features or outcomes you want to improve.
Should I contact my current lender first?
You can ask about a better offer. Compare it with alternatives using features, fees and total cost, not rate alone.
How do I compare refinancing costs?
Include discharge, application and other switching charges. Compare expected savings over a realistic period, allowing for uncertainty.
What if my loan is fixed?
Ask for a current break-cost estimate. A lower advertised rate may not outweigh the cost of leaving a fixed loan.
What happens if I extend the loan term?
Repayments may fall, while total interest can rise. Compare the new term with keeping your existing remaining term.
Does refinancing need a new assessment?
A new lender assesses the new application. Prepare current income, spending, debts and property information rather than rely on an old approval.
Investment property
Plan the lending and the ongoing ownership costs together.
What should my investment budget include?
Consider purchase costs, repayments, rates, insurance, management, repairs and vacancies. Rent is only one part of the cash-flow picture.
Does available equity guarantee another loan?
No. The lender still reviews income, expenses, debts and security. Available property value is different from repayment capacity.
What if the property is vacant?
Allow a cash buffer for repayments and property expenses while rent is interrupted. Consider how a shortfall affects your wider budget.
How does interest-only lending change repayments?
The principal does not reduce during the interest-only period. Later principal-and-interest payments may be higher; compare the whole loan term.
Who should confirm tax and ownership arrangements?
Discuss these with your accountant and legal adviser before committing. Weme Finance can assist with the lending side of the plan.
Can I discuss finance before choosing a property?
Yes. A first discussion can identify the information needed to explore lending options before you commit to a purchase.
Self-employed borrowers
Explain the business behind the income.
Can a self-employed person apply for a home loan?
Yes. A lender needs evidence of income and the business, alongside its normal credit and affordability requirements.
Which documents should I prepare?
Start with available tax returns, financial statements and business information. We can help clarify the lender-specific checklist for your circumstances.
Do all lenders use the same income history?
No. Documentation pathways differ. The required history depends on the lender, business and application; confirm the current requirements first.
What if my latest tax return is still being prepared?
Explain what is available and what is outstanding. The timing and evidence should be reviewed before an application is chosen.
Should I mention a change in business structure?
Yes. Describe the change and any effect on trading or income so the supporting documents can explain the situation clearly.
Can I begin without sending financial documents?
Yes. Start with a general overview. We can then explain the next steps and how to provide relevant documents appropriately.
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