Residential Finance

Home Loan Advice, Structured Around Your Life

Owner occupied, first home buyer and investment lending, delivered through experienced brokers working within a consistent national framework.

Owner occupied & investmentBoth sides of residential lending
Whole of applicationFrom assessment to settlement
Nationally consistentSame standard in every state
Why it matters

The loan is the easy part. The structure is not.


Most people compare home loans on headline features and stop there. The decisions that matter more over the life of a loan are how the borrowing is structured, how it is held, how repayments are arranged and how the loan fits alongside everything else you are planning. That is the conversation a broker should be having with you, and it is the one we start with.

How we can help

Three starting points

First Home Buyers

Buying your first property is as much about understanding the process as it is about the loan. We walk through what you can borrow, what you will need to contribute and which government schemes you may be eligible for, before you start making offers.

  • Borrowing capacity and deposit planning
  • Government scheme eligibility
  • Lenders mortgage insurance explained
  • Pre-approval and offer support
  • Settlement and first repayment guidance
Owner Occupiers and Upgraders

Whether you are moving, renovating or refinancing, the right structure depends on what comes next. We look at your plans first and the product second.

  • Purchase and upgrade finance
  • Refinancing an existing home loan
  • Bridging finance between properties
  • Construction and renovation lending
  • Debt consolidation where appropriate
Property Investors

Investment lending has its own policy landscape and its own structural questions. We help you understand your position across a portfolio rather than one loan at a time.

  • Investment purchase finance
  • Portfolio reviews and restructures
  • Equity release for further purchases
  • Interest only and principal and interest options
  • Servicing assessments across multiple properties
Where advice counts

Lending policy is not the same everywhere


Two lenders can look at the same application and reach very different conclusions. Income type, employment structure, existing commitments, property type and location all change how an application is assessed. Knowing where an application is likely to sit well is the difference between a straightforward process and a declined file.

Salaried incomeSelf employedContract and casual incomeBonus and commission incomeTrust and company structuresGuarantor arrangementsApartments and unitsRegional property
Our residential lending services

What we do

Borrowing capacity assessment

Understand what you are likely able to borrow, and why, before you start looking.

Lender and policy matching

We identify which lenders suit your circumstances rather than starting with a product.

Application management

We prepare and manage the application end to end and keep you updated through to settlement.

Structure and repayment advice

Offset, redraw, fixed and variable splits, and repayment type, set up around how you actually use the money.

Refinance reviews

A periodic check that your existing lending still suits your circumstances.

Post settlement support

Your broker remains your point of contact after the loan is drawn.

Start with a conversation

One conversation will tell you where you stand


Before you commit to a property or an application, it is worth knowing your actual position. A short conversation with a Lydian adviser will cover:

  • What you may be able to borrow, and on what basis
  • What deposit and costs you will need to have available
  • Which lenders are likely to suit your income and employment type
  • Whether any government schemes may apply to you
  • What the process looks like and how long it usually takes

Thinking about buying, building or refinancing?

Speak with a Lydian residential lending adviser before you commit. We will help you understand your borrowing position and the options available to you.

Lydian Financial Services provides credit assistance and lending services. Any advice on this page is general in nature and does not take into account your objectives, financial situation or needs. Lending is subject to lender credit assessment, eligibility criteria, terms and conditions. We recommend obtaining appropriate financial, taxation and legal advice before entering into a property or lending transaction.