#359: The Refinance Playbook - The Numbers, Strategy & Timing Explained cover art

#359: The Refinance Playbook - The Numbers, Strategy & Timing Explained

#359: The Refinance Playbook - The Numbers, Strategy & Timing Explained

Listen for free

View show details

About this listen

🎧 This week, The Property Trio unpacks whether refinancing is really worth it. This listener question was sent through by a loyal listener, Greg.


Cate, Dave and Mike explain how to weigh savings against switching costs, including break fees, discharge fees, package costs and possible LMI. They also discuss why refinancing should be about strategy, not just rate chasing, and how offsets affect the numbers.

Most importantly, they explore the risk of becoming a “mortgage prisoner” if future rate rises reduce borrowing capacity and limit your options.

The Property Trio is:

David Johnston, Mortgage Broker - Managing Director of Property Planning Australia https://propertyplanning.com.au/

Cate Bakos, Buyers Advocate - Managing Director of Cate Bakos Property https://www.catebakos.com.au/

Mike Mortlock, Quantity Surveyor - Managing Director of MCG Quantity Surveyors https://www.mcgqs.com.au/

📩 Got a question you want answered in a future episode? Send it through https://www.propertytrio.com.au/contact-us/

You can find more info about topics covered in today's show here:
https://www.propertytrio.com.au/2026/04/27/the-refinance-playbook/
No reviews yet
In the spirit of reconciliation, Audible acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respect to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples today.