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Home Lending

The next move, made simply.

Buying and selling at the same time is a sequencing problem as much as a lending one. We structure the finance so the move happens on your terms.

Who this is for

Sound familiar?

  • IUpgradingwith equity built up in your current home
  • IIRelocatingfor work, family or a change of scene
  • IIIUndecidedon whether to buy first or sell first
  • IVKeeping itconsidering holding the current home as an investment

Worth weighing

  • How much usable equity is in the current home?
  • Buy first, sell first — or bridge the two?
  • Keep or sell the existing property?
  • Port the existing loan or start fresh?

How Ascent helps

What we bring to it.

  1. 01

    Equity, quantified

    Your usable equity assessed up front, so the budget is real before the searching starts.

  2. 02

    Timelines, coordinated

    Finance sequenced with your agent and conveyancer so settlement dates work together.

  3. 03

    Both futures compared

    The numbers for selling versus keeping the current home as an investment, laid out side by side.

The process

Four stages, one point of contact.

  1. 01

    Conversation

    A no-obligation discussion about where you are and where you’re going — in person in Melbourne, or online.

  2. 02

    Research & recommendation

    Your full picture gathered once, options compared across the panel, and a clear plain-English proposal: the loan, the structure, the costs, and why.

  3. 03

    Application to approval

    We prepare, submit and manage the application, handle lender requests, and keep you informed at every stage.

  4. 04

    Settlement & beyond

    Coordination through to settlement, then ongoing reviews so the loan keeps earning its place.

Lending is subject to eligibility, lender criteria and credit assessment.

Paperwork

What to have handy.

Don’t worry if something’s missing — we’ll work through it together.

  • Photo ID — driver licence or passport
  • Last two payslips (or business financials — see below)
  • Bank statements showing savings and account conduct
  • Details of existing debts and credit limits
  • An estimate of regular living expenses
  • Current loan statements
  • A rates notice for the existing property

Questions

Can I use my current home’s equity as the deposit?

Often, yes. Lenders will typically let you borrow against the equity in an existing property to fund the deposit on the next one, subject to overall serviceability and valuation. How much is usable depends on lending limits against the current property’s value.

Should I sell first or buy first?

There is no universal answer — selling first gives certainty of funds; buying first avoids missing the right home but can require bridging arrangements. We model both paths for your numbers so you can decide with clarity. General information only; your circumstances will drive the answer.

What happens to my existing loan when I move?

Depending on the lender and product, loans can sometimes be “ported” to a new property, or discharged and replaced. Costs and timing differ — we compare both against the market before recommending anything.

All questions →

Information on this page is general in nature and does not take your objectives, financial situation or needs into account. Lending is subject to eligibility, lender criteria and credit assessment. Terms, conditions, fees and charges apply.

Enquire

Plan the move properly.

A conversation now saves scrambling later.