In the current economic climate, many Australians are looking at a home loan refinance in order to better manage their increasing debt load and improve their cashflow. If you are over 55, it can be extremely difficult to refinance a house loan due to your age and your ability to pay off the new loan over time. This is where a reverse mortgage can be a strategic home refinance solution.
The Alternative Mortgage Loan Refinance Option
At Your Home Equity, we are specialist mortgage brokers working exclusively in reverse mortgage loans. We understand that for many older Australians, navigating the world of mortgages and refinance can be overwhelming, especially when you can no longer easily access the traditional funding channels offered by the banks.
With rising property values in Australia in recent years, many older homeowners have increased their home equity and potential borrowing power. Despite this, the majority of Australians aged 55 and over are carrying significant mortgage debt, which they are struggling to pay each month, and are unlikely to be able to pay out in the future.
A home loan mortgage refinance with us (via a reverse mortgage) can eliminate monthly repayments entirely. By choosing to refinance your home into a reverse mortgage instead of a standard home loan refinance, you may also be able to consolidate other debts, such as credit cards and personal loans, so you can reset your finances, improve your cash flow, and live a little better without financial stress.

Traditional Home Loan Refinance vs Reverse Mortgages
A reverse mortgage allows you to refinance your home and other existing debt into a consolidated home loan that does not require regular repayments. Unlike a typical home loan mortgage refinance, which focuses on the lowest interest rate to save on repayments each month or pay off your home loan quicker, for those approaching or already in retirement, it’s about looking at cash flow, financial independence, and the ability to manage health or aged care expenses – now and in the future. A reverse mortgage allows you to eliminate monthly repayments and access better cash flow to preserve your lifestyle.
Refinance to a Better Lifestyle
At Your Home Equity, we specialise in helping older Australians refinance their mortgage debt—along with other debts such as credit cards and personal loans—into a single, manageable reverse mortgage.
Reach out to our experienced home refinance specialists to see if a reverse mortgage is right for you. Or use our reverse mortgage calculator.

