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How It Works

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Book Your Free Consultation

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

2

We Find the Right Construction Finance

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

3

We Handle the Details

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

4

Your Home is Built and Funded

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

Outstanding Service

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!

Cory Fogarty

Why First Home Buyers Choose Unlocked

Find out why our happy clients chose Unlocked.

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We search 70+ lenders for the right
construction finance for your build.

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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.

Sam & Chloe Benz

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.

Mortgage brokers in Toowoomba Queensland

100% Independent Advice

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

Mortgage brokers in Toowoomba Queensland

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.

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.

Borrowing Capacity Calculator

Find out how much you may be able to borrow based on your income, expenses, and deposit.

Borrowing Capacity Calculator

Fixed Rate Expiry Check

Fixed rate ending soon? See how your repayments may change when it rolls over — before it happens.

Fixed Loan Expiry Check

Loan Health Check

See how your current loan compares to what’s available. A quick check that could open up your options.

Loan Health Check

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