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HomeFlex vs Refinancing Your Home Loan 

Accessing your home equity does not always have to mean refinancing your mortgage. Learn how refinancing works, why homeowners consider it, and how HomeFlex gives eligible homeowners another way to unlock equity without monthly repayments or interest charges.
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HomeFlex vs Refinancing Your Home Loan

Accessing your home equity does not always have to mean refinancing your mortgage. Learn how refinancing works, why homeowners consider it, and how HomeFlex gives eligible homeowners another way to unlock equity without monthly repayments or interest charges.
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HomeFlex – Another Way to Refinance Your Home Loan

Use your home equity to pay off high-interest debts, including your mortgage. HomeFlex does not accrue interest nor require monthly repayments. Instead, you receive funds in exchange for a share of any growth in your property’s value.

Is Refinancing Your Mortgage The Right Way To Access Your Home Equity?

If your home has increased in value, you may have built up equity that could help you reduce financial pressure, renovate, support family, manage a life event, or improve your lifestyle.

For many homeowners, refinancing is one of the first options they consider. A refinance home loan usually involves replacing your current mortgage, changing your loan terms, or borrowing more by increasing the size of your mortgage.

Refinancing the mortgage on your home can help to unlock additional funds, reduce monthly repayments or access lower interest rates. Often it will involve extending the remaining term of the mortgage, leading to higher overall interest charges over the lifetime of the loan. This may suit homeowners who can comfortably manage repayments and interest rate movements, but may be less suitable for those struggling with repayments or who do not want to extend the term of their mortgage.

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Why borrowing money secured against your home equity is a popular choice for Australian Homeowners

 
Homeowners may consider mortgage refinancing or other equity release options for many practical reasons. You might be looking for a lower interest rate, a different loan structure, or a way to access funds for something important.
 
Common reasons people consider refinancing include:
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Flexible Use Cases

Funds may be used for practical needs such as repairs, medical costs, family support, consolidating debts, paying off a mortgage or lifestyle goals.
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Secured by Home Equity

Because the facility is linked to property equity, it is a way to use wealth already built up in the home.
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Consolidating Debt

Some homeowners refinance to consolidate debts into their mortgage, often with the aim of simplifying repayments or reducing short-term repayment pressure.

HomeFlex: Another Way to Access Home Equity

 

 HomeFlex gives eligible homeowners another way to access home equity without refinancing their mortgage. Instead of charging interest, HomeFlex provides funds now in exchange for an agreed share of the change in your property's value when you exit the contract.

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HomeFlex does not accrue interest nor require monthly repayments. Instead, you receive funds in exchange for a share of any growth in your property’s value. This means that if your property increases in value over time, a share of that increase is added to the amount you owe – payable when you sell the property, refinance, or when you choose to buy out your HomeFlex loan. You continue to own 100% of your property, with no ongoing obligations or repayments required.

Interest and Mortgage Interest Rates

Mortgage interest rate changes can affect your ongoing repayments and cost. HomeFlex has no interest charges, so there is no compounding loan interest added to your balance.

Eligibility and Lender Loan Approval

Both Mortgage refinancing and HomeFlex require lender assessment and serviceability checks as part of their application process. The HomeFlex eligibility criteria may be different to a traditional mortgage. Not all homeowners are eligible for HomeFlex.

Flexibility and Long Term Repayment

With HomeFlex, there are no monthly repayments. Repayment occurs when you sell, refinance, or choose to buy out LongView’s share. 

Risk and Long Term Considerations

HomeFlex does not charge compounding interest, but LongView receives an agreed share of the change in your property’s value when you repay. Mortgages charge interest on any amount currently outstanding, with minimum repayment requirements. The product that is best suited to your needs, or has the lowest overall cost, may depend on your personal circumstances.  

Why Choose HomeFlex?

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Stay In The

Home You Love

 

No need to sell. Keep your

home and unlock some of

your wealth now.

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No Monthly

Repayments

 

Unlike a traditional

loan, there's nothing to

repay each month.

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No Compounding

Interest

 

No interest. No snowballing

debt. Just a fair share of

future growth.

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How Does HomeFlex Work?

1

 

See What You

Could Unlock

 

Use our calculator to check

your home equity and find

out if you're eligible

2

 

Chat With

Our Team

 

We'll answer your

questions and help

arrange a property assessment

3

 

Get Your

Offer

 

Receive a clear

no-pressure offer based

on your home's value

4

 

Pay Us

Back Later

 

No repayments while you live

in your home just an interest

free share of its future growth

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HomeFlex vs Refinance Home Loan Comparison

HomeFlex vs Refinance Home Loan Comparison

 

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No Interest Charges
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Access Equity Without Selling
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Homeowner Remains Sole Owner
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 LongView Return Linked to Change in Property Value  
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 HomeFlex gives eligible homeowners access to home equity through a loan with no monthly repayments or interest charges. 

 

HomeFlex gives you a clean slate, without locking you into another loan cycle.

 

HomeFlex gives you a clean slate, without locking you into another loan cycle.

Estimate your HomeFlex access

Move the sliders below to see how much of your home's value you could unlock, without interest or monthly repayments.

What is your home currently worth?
$500,000 $10,000,000
How much do you currently owe on your mortgage?
$0 $8,000,000
You may be able to unlock

$100,000 - $500,000

This estimate is based on your home's current value and equity.
This estimate is based on your
home's current value and equity.

How much would you like to access?

$0 $8,000,000

When do you expect to repay LongView?

1 Year 10 Years

How much do you expect your home will be worth in years?

$0 $5,000,000
Estimated home value in years 1 $6,086,189
Mortgage balance 2 $4,754,514
Total amount you owe LongView $5,785,458
Your remaining home equity $150,000
Calculator details

This calculator is provided for illustrative purposes only. The actual outcome will vary depending on unknown variables such as property values, loan terms, interest rates and approved loan sizes etc.

1 - This is based on your estimate of your future home value. For customers with a funding need <3 years, please contact LongView on 1800 931 784 to discuss your financial needs.

2 - If you do not specify your remaining loan term or interest rate under additional questions, the calculator will assume a 25-year loan term and 6.5% p.a. interest rate on your first mortgage and will amortise the mortgage balance accordingly. Any amortisation does not consider the effect of additional repayments, balances in offset accounts or fluctuating interest rates.

Happy with how much you could potentially access? Want to see if your home is eligible?

Why Choose HomeFlex?

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Stay In The
Home You Love

No need to sell. Keep your home and unlock some of your wealth now.
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No Monthly
Repayments

Unlike a traditional loan, there’s nothing to repay each month.
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No Compounding
Interest

No interest. No snowballing debt. Just a fair share of future growth.

How Does HomeFlex Work?

1See What You Could Unlock

Use our calculator to check your home equity and find out if you're eligible

2Chat With Our Team

We'll answer your questions and help arrange a property assessment

3Get Your Offer

Receive a clear, no-pressure offer based on your home's value

4Pay Us Back Later

No repayments while you live in your home — just an interest-free share of its future growth

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Use Our Home Equity Calculator

Enter a few simple details about your home and mortgage to see how much equity you could unlock, without selling or monthly repayments.

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Check Your Eligibility

Answer a few quick questions to confirm your eligibility for HomeFlex. It’s fast, obligation-free, and won’t affect your credit score.

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Get an Independent Valuation

We arrange a professional, independent valuation to determine how much equity you can unlock based on your property’s current market value.

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Review Your

Offer

We’ll present a clear offer outlining how much you can access and the terms of the agreement. Ask questions, take your time, there’s no pressure.

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Unlock Your

Funds

Once you sign the agreement, the funds are released to you. There are no ongoing monthly repayments, just a share of your future home value growth.

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Use the Money

Your Way

Cover costs, clear debts, support loved ones, or invest in your lifestyle*. You can buy out our share at any time, or repay when you sell your home.

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Use Our Home
Equity Calculator

Enter a few simple details about your home and mortgage to see how much equity you could unlock, without selling or monthly repayments.
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Check Your
Eligibility

Answer a few quick questions to confirm your eligibility for HomeFlex. It’s fast, obligation-free, and won’t affect your credit score.
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Get an Independent
Evaluation

We arrange a professional, independent valuation to determine how much equity you can unlock based on your property’s current market value.
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Review Your
Offer

We’ll present a clear offer outlining how much you can access and the terms of the agreement. Ask questions, take your time, there’s no pressure.
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Unlock Your
Funds

Once you sign the agreement, the funds are released to you. There are no ongoing monthly repayments, just a share of your future home value growth.
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Use the Money
Your Way

Cover costs, clear debts, support loved ones, or invest in your lifestyle*. You can buy out our share at any time, or repay when you sell your home.

Clear the Debt. Keep the Control.

If you’re juggling credit cards, personal loans, or car repayments, you’re not alone. Traditional consolidation often means taking out another loan, with new interest, new monthly repayments, and a longer timeline to pay it off.

HomeFlex works differently. It lets you access up to $500K of your home equity to clear your debts, with no interest, no monthly repayments, and no need to refinance or sell your home.

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How Australians Are
Using HomeFlex to Break the Debt Cycle

 

Helping Australians stay in control of their
homes and their future.

Check Your Eligibility

 
Answer a few simple questions to find out if you’re eligible to unlock your home equity.
This is a no commitment check, and no impact on your credit score.
 

Check Your Eligibility

Answer a few simple questions to find out if you’re eligible to unlock your home equity. This is a no commitment check, and no impact on your credit score.

Frequently Asked Questions

 

Frequently Asked Questions

 

What is the difference between HomeFlex and Mortgage Refinancing?

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Refinancing replaces or changes your current home loan and usually involves interest and ongoing repayments. HomeFlex helps eligible homeowners access funds in exchange for an agreed share of the change in their property’s value, with no monthly repayments and no interest charges.

Is HomeFlex suitable if I cannot refinance my home loan?

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HomeFlex may be an option for eligible homeowners who have built up equity but cannot refinance, do not want to refinance, or do not want to take on new monthly repayments.

Can I use HomeFlex if I already have a mortgage?

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Yes, you may be able to use HomeFlex if you already have a mortgage, provided you meet the eligibility criteria. Your existing mortgage balance, property value, and available equity will help determine whether HomeFlex may be suitable.

Is refinancing more difficult if I am retired or no longer working full-time?

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It can be. Lenders usually assess your ability to meet ongoing repayments, including income, expenses, credit history, and serviceability. The HomeFlex eligibility criteria may be different to Mortgage refinancing. Not all homeowners are eligible for HomeFlex.

Flexibility and Monthly Repayment

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With HomeFlex, there are no monthly repayments. Repayment occurs when you sell, refinance, or choose to buy out all or part of LongView’s share.

Does HomeFlex charge interest?

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No. HomeFlex does not charge interest, so there is no variable interest rate. Instead, LongView’s return is based on an agreed share of the change in your property’s value when you repay.
This page provides general information only and does not take into account your personal objectives, financial situation, or needs. HomeFlex eligibility, terms, and suitability depend on individual circumstances. Consider seeking independent financial, legal, or tax advice before deciding whether HomeFlex, refinancing, or another home equity option is right for you.