AU Australia property term
Refinancing
Australia-wide
Plain-English definition
Replacing an existing property loan with a new loan, either from the same lender or a different lender.
Why this matters to a foreign buyer
Compare interest savings with discharge, application, valuation, break and government costs. Recheck serviceability, tax treatment and offset or redraw arrangements before switching.
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