Gold Coast Sydney

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Use home equity with context

Understand what accessing home equity could mean for the years ahead.

A reverse mortgage may allow eligible older homeowners to access part of the value in their home without selling it. We help you understand the lending structure, likely costs and questions to take into an informed family conversation.

Consider today’s flexibility alongside tomorrow’s position.

With a reverse mortgage, interest and fees are generally added to the loan balance over time unless repayments are made. That means the amount owing can grow and the equity remaining in the property can reduce. Eligibility, limits and protections depend on age, property, lender policy and the proposed use of funds.

We can explain available lending pathways and organise the application process, but the decision can also affect estate planning, government benefits and future choices. Independent legal and financial advice—and an open discussion with family where appropriate—should form part of the process.

How we help

Advice shaped around the decision—not a product shelf.

01

See how the balance may change

Understand interest, fees, repayments and the potential effect on remaining home equity over time.

02

Consider the wider picture

Keep future housing, care, estate and benefit considerations in view before proceeding.

03

Bring in the right advice

Coordinate lending information with independent legal and financial guidance.

Prepare for the conversation

A few useful things to have nearby.

You do not need a perfect folder before contacting us. These details simply help us understand the position sooner.

  • Your age and property details
  • Current mortgage balance if any
  • The amount and purpose being considered
  • Income, expenses and future housing plans
  • Independent legal and financial advice

Customer experiences

Good service, in their words.

Selected five-star Google reviews, reproduced in full. Loan Base’s overall Google rating is 4.9 from 138 reviews, checked 24 September 2026.

★★★★★Google review
Loan Base showed great initiative and care to achieve the best possible outcomes with my loans. Highly recommend
★★★★★Google review
Can we please thank you and your team for again providing such a great service. You make the whole process seamless and easy to navigate.
★★★★★Google review
Fantastic service these guys provide, as a first home buyer with little to no knowledge of the home loan world they helped me navigate my way through. They cut through the noise and jargon of the lenders and make things as simple as possible.
★★★★★Google review
Excellent communication with the team. I would highly recommend.
★★★★★Google review
So good! Super efficient with a high level of communication along the way. Very friendly and a pleasure to deal with .
★★★★★Google review
Exceptional service very professional, understanding and helpful in every step of the process

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A clearer next step

Ready to explore reverse mortgages with a real person beside you?