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Book Your Free Consultation

Tell us about your build — land, builder, timeline, and budget. No commitment required.

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We Find the Right Construction Finance

We compare construction finance options across 70+ lenders and match you with the right structure for your build.

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We Handle the Details

From application through every progress payment to final completion — we manage the process.

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Your Home is Built and Funded

Your home is built. Your finance is sorted. Keys in hand.

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Unlocked provided outstanding service throughout our home buying process. Their expert guidance and support made everything smooth and straightforward. We’re now happily settled in our first home, and we couldn’t be more grateful. Highly recommended!

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Why First Home Buyers Choose Unlocked

Find out why our happy clients chose Unlocked.

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Toowoomba’s Construction Loan Specialists

Building a new home or undertaking major renovations involves a different type of finance. At Unlocked, we specialise in making that process as straightforward as possible.

Toowoomba’s Construction Loan Experts

Are you planning to build a new home or undertake major renovations? The world of construction loans can be complex and overwhelming. At Unlocked, we’re here to make your journey from blueprint to move-in day as smooth as possible.

Why Choose Unlocked for Your Construction Loan?

  • Specialised Experience: Our brokers understand the unique requirements of construction finance and work with lenders who are set up for it.
  • End-to-End Management: We handle the complexity of progress payment drawdowns, builder liaison, and stage inspections — so you can focus on the build.
  • Ongoing Support: We’re with you from initial application through every construction stage to final settlement.
  • Tailored to Your Build: Every project is different. We structure your loan to match your builder’s payment schedule and your financial situation.
  • Clear Communication: We explain each stage of the process in plain English, so you always know what’s happening with your loan.

Understanding Construction Loans

A construction loan works differently from a standard home loan. Rather than receiving the full amount upfront, the loan is released in stages as your build progresses — which means you only pay interest on what’s been drawn down, not the full loan amount from day one.

  • Progressive Drawdowns: The loan is released in stages as your build progresses, matching your builder’s payment schedule.
  • Interest During Build: You only pay interest on the amount drawn down, not the full loan amount. This can reduce your costs during the construction period.
  • Flexible Structure: Many lenders offer interest-only repayments during construction, switching to principal and interest upon completion.

How Progress Payments Work

Your lender releases funds directly to your builder at key stages of construction. The standard stages are:

  • Slab down or base
  • Frame stage
  • Lockup
  • Fit-out or fixing
  • Completion

These stages may vary based on your builder’s contract. Your broker will confirm the schedule that applies to your loan.

Our Construction Loan Service

Due to the specialist nature of construction loans and the ongoing coordination required throughout the build, a service fee applies to this type of finance. We’ll be transparent about this upfront and ensure you understand exactly what’s covered before you proceed.

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Less Back-and-Forth. More Getting It Done.

Dealing with banks directly can mean weeks of forms, repeated calls, and no guarantee of the best result. We do the running around for you — across 70+ lenders simultaneously — and come back with options, not questions.

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Why Toowoomba Home Builders Trust
Unlocked

You probably know through experience that dealing with banks can be time-consuming. The constant back and forward slows things up. Not at Unlocked, we get the results that you want faster.

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100% Independent Advice

We’re not aligned to any bank or lender. Our only job is to find the right option for you.

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One Dedicated Broker

The broker you meet first is the broker who sees your loan through — start to finish.

Ongoing Loan Support

We check in after settlement too. If your rate stops being competitive, we’ll let you know.

Plain-English Communication

No jargon, no fine-print surprises. We explain everything in terms that actually make sense.

Comparing business finance options across 70+ lenders — banks, specialist lenders, and non-bank financiers.

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Tools to Help You Get Started

At Unlocked, Knowledge is the first step. Use our free tools to get a quick picture of where you stand — then talk to us about what it means for your situation.

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The RBA has raised rates twice in 2026. See what you could save across 70+ lenders in 60 seconds. Free, no obligation.

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See estimated monthly repayments and which lenders suit your deal — in seconds.

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