Mortgage broker Essendon

Looking for a mortgage broker Essendon Melbourne? XLOANS is a local Melbourne mortgage broker helping Essendon buyers, refinancers and investors compare 40+ lenders — and we do the legwork for free.

Why choose a mortgage broker Essendon Melbourne

As a mortgage broker Essendon Melbourne, XLOANS compares the whole market in one go instead of you ringing banks one by one. We weigh the headline rate against fees, offset features and cashback to find the true best deal.

Whether you're a first home buyer, refinancing or investing in Essendon, we match you to the lender most likely to approve your loan at a sharp rate.

What we help with

  • First home buyer loans, grants and the 5% deposit scheme.
  • Refinancing to a lower rate or to access equity.
  • Investment and SMSF property finance.
  • Self-employed, low-doc and specialist lending.

How much can you borrow in Essendon?

Your borrowing power depends on income, expenses, debts and dependants — and every lender assesses it differently. We work it out accurately across multiple lenders so you know your real budget for Essendon.

Our borrowing power calculator gives you a quick estimate before we refine it together.

Free, local and lender-paid

Our service is free to you — we're paid by the lender and we disclose it. You get local Essendon lending knowledge at no cost and no obligation.

One point of contact manages your application, valuation and settlement end to end.

The Essendon property market

Essendon is an established north-west suburb known for wide streets, Edwardian and interwar family homes and strong school catchments around Buckley Street and Mount Alexander Road. Purchases here often sit in the higher-value bracket, where lender policy on large loans, bridging finance and selling-before-buying matters most. We regularly help Essendon families structure a bridging loan or a deposit release so they can buy the next home before settling the current one.

Essendon property prices & market data

Indicative median prices, rents and growth for Essendon (3040) over the 12 months to mid-2025. Figures are a guide only and move with the market.

Property typeMedian price12-mth growthMedian rentGross yield
Houses$1,550,0001.9%$750/wk2.5%
Units / apartments$640,0001.1%$520/wk4.2%

Example purchase costs in Essendon

Worked examples for a first home buyer, an upgrader and an investor — based on an indicative 6.00% p.a. variable rate over 30 years, principal & interest. Your real numbers depend on your situation and lender.

First home buyer

$640,000

Unit/apartment in Essendon · 5% deposit

Deposit (5%)
$32,000
Loan amount
$608,000 (95% LVR)
Stamp duty (VIC), after FHB concession
$8,925
Lenders Mortgage Insurance
$0 (5% scheme)
Cash needed upfront
$43,925
Est. repayment
$3,645/mo

Within the first home buyer concession and 5% deposit scheme caps.

Upgrader

$1,550,000

House in Essendon · 20% deposit

Deposit (20%)
$310,000
Loan amount
$1,240,000 (80% LVR)
Stamp duty (VIC)
$85,250
Lenders Mortgage Insurance
$0
Cash needed upfront
$398,250
Est. repayment
$7,434/mo

Median Essendon family home — high-value lending policy applies.

Investor

$640,000

Unit/apartment in Essendon · 20% deposit

Deposit (20%)
$128,000
Loan amount
$512,000 (80% LVR)
Stamp duty (VIC)
$33,470
Lenders Mortgage Insurance
$0
Cash needed upfront
$164,470
Est. repayment
$3,070/mo

Apartment near Essendon station let at the suburb median rent.

Estimates only and not financial advice. Stamp duty uses indicative VIC rates and first home buyer concessions; the 5% deposit scheme (First Home Guarantee) waives LMI where the price is within the cap and you qualify. Verify your exact costs with a XLOANS broker or our purchase cost calculator.

Frequently asked questions

This page is general information only and not financial advice. Lending criteria, rates and government schemes change — speak to a XLOANS broker for advice tailored to your situation. XLOANS is a Melbourne-based mortgage broking service.

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