Lidcombe mortgage broker

Lidcombe mortgage broker

A mortgage broker
who knows Lidcombe.

Home loans in Lidcombe for your first home, your next home, an investment or a refinance. We compare 35+ lenders and it costs you nothing.

35+
Lenders
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Years experience
1,000+
Clients helped
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What we help with

Four reasons people call us in Lidcombe

Each one runs a little differently here, because Lidcombe is a major junction suburb beside Sydney Olympic Park, where affordable units draw first home buyers and investors, and the houses sit higher.

First home loans in Lidcombe
Units are the easy way in here. They sit under the first home scheme cap, so a 5% deposit with no lenders mortgage insurance is realistic. Houses sit around or above the cap, so for a house the way in is usually a family guarantor loan, a professional waiver, or an entry home right at the cap. We work out which route fits and line up the right lender.
Buying your next home in Lidcombe
The step from a Lidcombe unit to a house is a real one, because the houses sit higher. Some upgrade to a house nearby. Others keep the unit, rent it out on strong Olympic Park demand and buy the house. Selling first or buying first changes the loan, and bridging finance covers the gap. A larger block brings granny flat and duplex potential.
Investment property loans in Lidcombe
One of the west's strongest rental stories, beside Sydney Olympic Park and on a major junction, with deep tenant demand. Lenders count expected rent towards what you can afford. A lot of the unit stock is new, so the building decides a lot, and a valuation at completion can differ from the price agreed. We match the purchase to the right lender and line the finance up early.
Refinancing a Lidcombe home loan
This is where most people find a quick win. As your value grows and your balance comes down, the equity in your place may be well past what you last checked. A refinance is the moment the rate, the structure and the years left all get looked at together, and it is also the time an interest only period ending on an investment unit gets sorted before the repayment jumps.

Whichever one brought you here, the first conversation is the same. We look at where you are now, then show you what each lender on our panel would do with it.

Thinking about
your first home?

There are a few ways into a Lidcombe home with less than a 20% deposit, and units here sit under the first home scheme cap, so a 5% deposit with no lenders mortgage insurance is realistic. We can work through it before you start looking.

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About Lidcombe

What the 2141 market actually looks like

History of Lidcombe
Its name a blend of two former mayors, Lidbury and Larcombe, it sits about seventeen kilometres west of the city and seven east of Parramatta, at a major junction station beside Sydney Olympic Park. Its town centre has a strong Korean and Chinese character, and new apartments keep arriving along the Olympic Park corridor.
Lidcombe property market
A mixed market where a fast growing unit market near the station meets established houses on the streets behind. Units trade in numbers, helped by strong rental demand from Olympic Park and the junction transport, and new stock keeps coming.
How we help in Lidcombe
The rental story is the opportunity, and the building is the catch. We know which lenders count Olympic Park rental income most fully and which are comfortable with new and off the plan stock, where the valuation lands at completion. We compare 35+ lenders at no cost to you, line the finance up early, and match the purchase to the right one.
Borrowing in Lidcombe
Two conversations. Units sit under the first home scheme cap, so a 5% deposit with no lenders mortgage insurance is realistic; a house sits around or above the cap, where a guarantor or a waiver may be the way in. New unit stock is judged on the building, and the Olympic Park rental demand supports an investment case. Send us the address before you offer.

Whether it is a house or a unit, we know which lenders are comfortable with each, here and across Western Sydney.

Ready for the
next home?

Selling first or buying first changes almost everything about the loan. We can map out every step of the journey.

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Your broker

Meet Ali Hasani

Ali Hasani, mortgage broker for Lidcombe, based in Ryde

Founder & mortgage broker

MFAA
Member
Former CommBank
Lender
10+ years
Experience

Ali Hasani is the founder of Buyvest. He has worked in home loans for more than ten years, a lot of it at Commonwealth Bank. We meet clients face to face, or by phone, Zoom and Teams, at night and on weekends as well as work hours. We take your loan to 35+ lenders, compare the numbers, and show you the options. Ali is an MFAA accredited broker with a Diploma of Finance and Mortgage Broking Management and a Post Graduate in Accounting.

Looking at an
investment property?

Rent counts towards what you can borrow, and two lenders can land a long way apart on the same purchase.

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Client stories

How we helped in Lidcombe

Three real situations, all of them about closing a gap that looked too wide.

Under the cap, near the Games site.

A first home buyer wanted to be near Olympic Park and the junction transport but assumed it was still years off. Their Lidcombe unit sat under the government scheme cap, so we checked their eligibility and they bought with a 5% deposit and no lenders mortgage insurance, keeping the rest of their savings for the move and a buffer.

The tenant demand that made it stack up.

An investor wanted a Lidcombe unit for the rental demand around Olympic Park, but their capacity looked tight. The rent was strong, and we placed the loan with a lender whose policy counted more of it, which made the numbers work. Beside a venue precinct and a junction station, the tenant pool is deep, but the loan only stacks up if the lender recognises the rent.

Into a house with a guarantee.

A first home buyer wanted a Lidcombe house rather than a unit, but the houses here sit above the scheme cap. Their parents wanted to help without handing over cash. We used a limited guarantee against part of the parents' equity, which meant no lenders mortgage insurance and no money changing hands. A few years on, the guarantee was released.

These are past client stories, with details changed for privacy. Your own result depends on your situation and what the lender decides.

Free guides

What to know before you buy

Three free guides covering how a Lidcombe purchase actually runs, from pre-approval to settlement.

Home loan pre-approval

What it covers, and how long it lasts.
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Choosing a home loan

Fixed, variable, offset and redraw.
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Settlement day

What has to be ready before then.
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Read the free guides in the Loan Vault to know how the home buying process works in NSW.

What we do

Home loans in Lidcombe for every plan

First home
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Next home
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Investment property
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Refinancing
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Construction loans
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Bridging loans
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Guarantor loans
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No LMI and waived LMI
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Self employed home loans
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When did you last
check your rate?

We compare your current home loan against 35+ lenders. If a refinance saves you money we will show you the numbers, and if it does not we will tell you that too.

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Your job matters

Home loans by profession

Some lenders drop lenders mortgage insurance for certain jobs, and lend a higher share of the price without it. The lists and the limits differ from one lender to the next, so it is worth checking where yours sits.

Home loans for
Doctors
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Home loans for
Dentists
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Home loans for
Accountants
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Home loans for
Lawyers
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Not sure if your job is on a list? See No LMI and waived LMI home loans, or ask us and we will check every lender on our panel.

Plan ahead

Run the numbers

Free tools that show you where you stand right now.

Property deposit
calculator

Work out the deposit you need for the area you are looking at.
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Mortgage repayment
calculator

See what your repayments look like at different rates.
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Home equity
calculator

See how much equity you could use in the home you own now.
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How it works

Three steps to your loan

1

Financial health check

2

Get pre-approved

3

Settle, then stay in touch

Client reviews

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Reviews from clients across Sydney.

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"Ali is an excellent broker who truly knows his numbers. He made the entire process of securing two investment loans incredibly smooth and stress-free. What really sets him apart is the valuable advice he provides not just about loans, but also about making safe and smart investments."
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"Ali was very professional and was able to help with our complicated loans to refinance. He kept us up to date throughout the process and made sure my wife and I understood everything before signing and that we had no issues after settlement."
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"Ali is our trusted advisor for many years. He responds swiftly and honestly. He is the best in working out options for loans. He goes above and beyond to get the best outcome for the customers."
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FAQ

Lidcombe questions, answered

Buying your first home, buying your next home, buying an investment property, or refinancing the loan you already have. The questions that come up for each one.

How do I buy my first home in Lidcombe?
Units are the easy way in, sitting under the first home scheme cap, so a 5% deposit with no lenders mortgage insurance is realistic. We look at your income, your debts and your deposit, work out what lenders will count, then get you pre-approved. Houses here sit around or above the cap, so for a house the route is usually a guarantor or a waiver. On a new unit the building matters, because the valuation lands at completion. We compare 35+ lenders at $0 cost to you.
Can I buy my next home in Lidcombe before my current one sells?
Yes, with bridging finance. It is short term borrowing secured over both properties that funds the purchase while the old place is still on the market, and the interest usually builds up rather than being paid each month. It ends when the sale settles. Buying first suits a market where the right house is rare; selling first means you know your number before you bid. Which way round suits you comes down to your own position, so it is worth pricing both.
When is it worth refinancing a Lidcombe home loan?
This is where most people find a quick win. A fixed period ending is one trigger. So is an interest only period rolling over on an investment unit, a rate that has not been reviewed in years, or a guarantee over a parent's home still sitting there. As your value grows and your balance falls, the equity in your place may be well past what you think. We compare what you have now against 35+ lenders and show you both answers, including the one where staying put comes out ahead.
Can I refinance to a sharper rate and unlock equity at the same time?
Often, yes, and they pair up well. A refinance lets you move to a lower rate and release equity in the one application. Usable equity is roughly 80% of what your place is worth today, less what you still owe. The catch is the valuation, which differs between lenders, and on a new unit it can be conservative, so the sharpest rate is not always the highest valuation. We weigh both together rather than chasing the rate alone.
Can I buy an investment property in Lidcombe using equity instead of cash?
Yes, and it is one of the most common reasons people call us. Instead of a cash deposit, we release equity from a property you already own and use that as the deposit and costs on the investment, keeping the two securities separate. Lidcombe units rent strongly on Olympic Park and junction demand, so lenders count that expected rent towards what you can afford, though how much they count varies by lender. How the borrowing is split affects tax, so run that part past your accountant.
Do you offer digital appointments and evening or weekend meetings?
Yes. We meet by phone, Zoom and Teams, and we can come to you as well. Appointments run in the evenings and on weekends, not just business hours, so the whole loan can be done around work without taking a day off. You can send documents through securely and sign electronically, so wherever you are in Lidcombe or beyond, distance changes nothing about how we work.
How do lenders count the rent on an investment property in Lidcombe?
Lenders count a share of the expected rent towards what you can afford, but not all of it and not all the same way. Most take around 80% of the rent to allow for costs and vacancy, and some are more generous than others in how they treat it, which can change what you are able to borrow on the very same property. On higher yielding stock that difference matters a great deal. We know which lenders count rental income more fully, and we match the purchase to the one that makes your numbers work.
Should an investment loan be interest only or principal and interest?
Both get used, and it comes down to your strategy. Interest only keeps the repayment lower for a set period because you are not paying down the balance, which can help cash flow and is often chosen for tax reasons, then the loan switches to principal and interest and the repayment steps up. Principal and interest costs more each month but reduces what you owe from the start. Lenders assess interest only more tightly, which can affect borrowing power. The tax side is a conversation for your accountant, and we set the structure up around it.
How does using equity to buy an investment actually work?
Rather than a cash deposit, we release the usable equity in a property you already own, broadly its value less what you owe and less the buffer lenders keep, and use that as the deposit and costs on the investment. The key is to keep the two properties on separate loans and securities so they are not tied together, which keeps your options open later and can matter for tax. We structure it so the investment stands on its own, and run the equity release and the purchase as one plan.

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Lidcombe sits at a major junction beside Sydney Olympic Park in Western Sydney, and it does not sit on its own. Auburn is the next stop toward Parramatta, with Granville and Merrylands beyond and the Parramatta CBD and the Westmead health precinct a short run west. We cover all of them, so if your search shifts a suburb or two, you are not starting from scratch.