First Home Buyer
First Home Buyer
May 23, 2025
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Nude Home Loans

Mortgage Broker vs Bank: What’s the Difference?

Mortgage Broker vs Bank: What’s the Difference?

mortgage broker standing with arms crossed
mortgage broker standing with arms crossed

What a Broker Actually Does (That Banks Don’t)

You’ve probably wondered:

“Can’t I just go to my bank and get a home loan?”

Sure. You can. But it’s kind of like going to a car yard that only sells one brand — they’ll always recommend their own stuff, even if it’s not the best fit.

At Nude Home Loans, we’re brokers — and we work for you, not the banks.

Here’s what that actually means (and why it matters if you’re a first home buyer).


🔍 Banks vs Brokers: The Big Differences

Feature

Banks

Brokers

Number of loan options

1 (their own)

30+ lenders

Who they work for

The bank

YOU

Strategy and planning

Minimal

Full support

Grant & scheme help

Limited

Included

Personalised service

Rare

Core to what we do


🧠 What Brokers Actually Do

1. Compare Multiple Lenders

We assess:

  • Your income

  • Your deposit

  • Your credit score

  • Your goals (first home? investment?)

Then we find a shortlist of loan products that fit you — not the other way around.

2. Build a Loan Strategy

This is the biggie.

  • Fixed vs variable?

  • Offset account or redraw?

  • How to avoid LMI?

We help you answer all that, in plain English.

3. Handle the Paperwork (So You Don’t Have To)

  • Application forms

  • Bank statements

  • ID checks

We chase the lender. We submit the forms. We follow up.

You get on with life.

4. Help with Grants, Guarantees & Extras

We:

  • Check your eligibility for all first home buyer grants

  • Help you apply for the First Home Guarantee or Family Home Guarantee

  • Coordinate with the bank so nothing slips through

This can save you $10k–$30k+ — seriously.

5. Stick With You After You Settle

Unlike a bank manager who disappears after the sale, we:

  • Check in every year

  • Help you refinance if your needs change

  • Are one text away when you need support


🏡 Real Example: Jay in Thornbury

Jay walked into his bank. Got offered one loan. It looked okay — until we ran the numbers.

We:

  • Found a better deal with another lender (saved him $2,800 in fees)

  • Helped him avoid LMI via the First Home Guarantee

  • Settled the loan in 6 days

“I would’ve taken the first deal if I hadn’t spoken to Nude. Best call I made.”


✅ Want a Broker on Your Side?

If you want:

  • Options

  • Strategy

  • Clarity

  • Support that doesn’t vanish after approval

👉 [Book your free chat with a Nude Home Loans broker today]

We’ll do what the banks won’t: work for you.

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Let's strip that down together

The Road To Home Ownership Starts With A Single Step.

Nude Home Loans was established with one primary goal - Let's get every Australian into the property market.

We believe the best way to do this is by providing you with the tools and information to make an informed decision about your home loan without the stress or hassle commonly associated with the process.

We strive to make your journey to home ownership an easy and enjoyable one, because it is an exciting journey, and we believe it is something to celebrate.

need a loan?

The Road To Home Ownership Starts With A Single Step.

Nude Home Loans was established with one primary goal - Let's get every Australian into the property market.

We believe the best way to do this is by providing you with the tools and information to make an informed decision about your home loan without the stress or hassle commonly associated with the process.

We strive to make your journey to home ownership an easy and enjoyable one, because it is an exciting journey, and we believe it is something to celebrate.

need a loan?

The Road To Home Ownership Starts With A Single Step.

Nude Home Loans was established with one primary goal - Let's get every Australian into the property market.

We believe the best way to do this is by providing you with the tools and information to make an informed decision about your home loan without the stress or hassle commonly associated with the process.

We strive to make your journey to home ownership an easy and enjoyable one, because it is an exciting journey, and we believe it is something to celebrate.

Nude Home Loans Pty Ltd
ACN 670 555 030 is credit representative number 554048 of Buyers Choice Licensing Pty Ltd ACN 626 172 281 (Australian Credit Licence No. 509484).

Nude Home Loans Pty Ltd
ACN 670 555 030 is credit representative number 554048 of Buyers Choice Licensing Pty Ltd ACN 626 172 281 (Australian Credit Licence No. 509484).

Nude Home Loans Pty Ltd
ACN 670 555 030 is credit representative number 554048 of Buyers Choice Licensing Pty Ltd ACN 626 172 281 (Australian Credit Licence No. 509484).