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Refinance comparison

Cost of staying on a current rate vs refinancing to a new rate, net of switching costs. Outputs total saving + break-even months. Educational only.

Inputs
Interest saving over the window
$25,000
Over 24 months, net of switching costs. Break-even at month 6.
Current, monthly interest only
$7,917
Balance x 9.50% / 12
New, monthly interest only
$6,542
Balance x 7.85% / 12
Current, total interest over window
$190,000
New, total interest + costs over window
$165,000
(Includes switching costs)
Current, serviced P&I monthly
$45,914
(Reference, if serviced)
New, serviced P&I monthly
$45,159
(Reference, if serviced)
Comparison is rate-only. A complete refinance call also weighs term, redraw, offset, fixed vs variable, and exit triggers. Speak with an accredited broker before deciding.

How the comparison works

The calc uses interest-only monthly cost (balance times rate divided by twelve) for the like-for-like total, which is correct for short-dated private files that don't amortise. For borrowers servicing P&I, both serviced figures are shown alongside as a reference. The break-even line is switching costs divided by the monthly saving; if the new rate is not cheaper, no break-even fires.

When refinancing private to private makes sense

When the original facility was sized for a 6-month bridge but the underlying transaction has extended to 18 months. Or when the original lender will not extend at a rate that reflects the de-risked file. Refinancing within private credit is normal and often cheaper than rolling the same facility. Speak to an accredited broker about whether your file fits.