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Finfident: Simplifying Home Loans with Confidence
Bad credit & specialist

A past credit issue doesn't have to stop you

Specialist lenders look at why something went wrong and how you're going now. We find the right one, then help you refinance to a mainstream rate once your history improves.

Is this you?

  • Paid or unpaid defaults
  • Past missed payments or arrears
  • Discharged bankruptcy or Part IX
  • ATO debts on a payment plan
Key facts

What you should know

5 yrsHow long defaults stay on your credit file
2 yrsRepayment history shown on your file
12–24 mthsTypical clean history before refinancing to mainstream
1 enquiryWe assess first, so you don't rack up applications

Home Loan Repayment Calculator

Work out monthly, fortnightly or weekly repayments for principal and interest or interest-only loans, and see your balance fall over time.

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Figures current as at October 2026. Scheme rules and caps change; we confirm them for your situation.

How it works

Our process

Review your credit file

We go through all three bureaus with you.

Explain the story

Lenders want context and evidence.

Specialist approval

With a lender suited to your situation.

Refinance down

Once your record is clean, we move you to a lower rate.

Questions

Frequently asked

Will a paid default still show?

Yes, for five years, but it looks much better to lenders than an unpaid one.

Are rates much higher?

They can be, depending on the issue and LVR. The aim is to refinance later.

Should I use a credit repair company?

You can fix genuine errors yourself for free. Be wary of large fees.

Ready to see your options?

Two minutes online, then a real broker calls you. No credit check, no obligation.

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