Mortgage broker Preston
Looking for a mortgage broker Preston Melbourne? XLOANS is a local Melbourne mortgage broker helping Preston buyers, refinancers and investors compare 40+ lenders — and we do the legwork for free.
Why choose a mortgage broker Preston Melbourne
As a mortgage broker Preston 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 Preston, 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 Preston?
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 Preston.
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 Preston lending knowledge at no cost and no obligation.
One point of contact manages your application, valuation and settlement end to end.
The Preston property market
Preston offers some of the best relative value in Melbourne's inner north, with solid post-war family homes, subdivided townhouses and a steady supply of new apartments around High Street and Preston Market. It's a magnet for first home buyers priced out of Northcote and Thornbury, and for investors chasing yield within 10km of the CBD. Land-rich blocks value well, though brand-new townhouse stock is where lender valuations most often come in short — worth checking before you sign.
Preston property prices & market data
Indicative median prices, rents and growth for Preston (3072) over the 12 months to mid-2025. Figures are a guide only and move with the market.
| Property type | Median price | 12-mth growth | Median rent | Gross yield |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houses | $985,000 | 2.8% | $620/wk | 3.3% |
| Units / apartments | $500,000 | 1.8% | $470/wk | 4.9% |
Example purchase costs in Preston
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.
$500,000
Unit/apartment in Preston · 5% deposit
- Deposit (5%)
- $25,000
- Loan amount
- $475,000 (95% LVR)
- Stamp duty (VIC), after FHB concession
- $0
- Lenders Mortgage Insurance
- $0 (5% scheme)
- Cash needed upfront
- $28,000
- Est. repayment
- $2,848/mo
Stamp duty fully waived under the Victorian first home buyer concession.
$985,000
House in Preston · 10% deposit
- Deposit (10%)
- $98,500
- Loan amount
- $886,500 (90% LVR)
- Stamp duty (VIC), after FHB concession
- $54,175
- Lenders Mortgage Insurance
- $19,060
- Cash needed upfront
- $174,735
- Est. repayment
- $5,315/mo
Within the 5% deposit scheme cap; a 10% deposit shown to reduce LMI.
$500,000
Unit/apartment in Preston · 20% deposit
- Deposit (20%)
- $100,000
- Loan amount
- $400,000 (80% LVR)
- Stamp duty (VIC)
- $25,070
- Lenders Mortgage Insurance
- $0
- Cash needed upfront
- $128,070
- Est. repayment
- $2,398/mo
Inner-north apartment 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.
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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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