

The range of deals offered involved quite a large number of different providers. The time invested in flongle was minimal, perhaps around 30 minutes in total. The value for money was excellent, it cost much less than what I saved. It was important to know that the interests of the client always comes first. Flongle is a highly independent and professional serviceSam & Michelle
Total Individual Cost – Apple with apple cost comparison
Rather than focus solely on just the rate, fees, discounts or rebates, which can hide both savings and cost, flongle calculates the Total Individual Cost (Total Cost or TIC) based on your scenario. Whether comparing new loan to new loan or new loan to old loan we use the same options, numbers and methods to deliver a like with like comparison and help you understand the cost of your decisions.
In these examples the Total 5 Year Cost, savings or 5 Year Cost Difference (which is the difference between to Total Cost of one deal over another) are modelled on the same budgeted monthly repayment for all comparisons, based on the same loan term, same repayment basis and considering current interest rates, charges and concessions including rebates and discounts and assuming the borrower exits the loan after 5 years (through a refinance or by paying lump sum repayment).
It is inevitable that interest rates and some charges are likely to change over time and this will affect the actual outcome.
This case study has been used with our customer’s consent, however actors and replacement names have been used to respect our customer’s privacy.
Sam and Michelle’s story
Sam is a self employed Physio and Michelle is a teacher. Their current loan was arranged by a mortgage broker a few years ago. They thought they had the best deal and it was pretty good. But the deals flongle’s mortgage contests revealed can save Sam and Michelle up to $10,714 in the next 5 years. Learn how this is calculated.
Sam and Michelle received 40 deals creating real savings opportunity by offering different combinations of:
- A lower interest rate
- Lower ongoing fees
- Higher rebates and/or discounts
The Old Loan
Source: Mortgage Broker
Standard Variable Rate Discount: 0.79%
Total 5 Year Cost: $ 84,723
Loan Features: Premium with 100% Offset Account
Comparison Key Facts
Base Loan: $376,000
Same Rate Type (Variable)
Same Repayment Type (Principal & Interest)
Same Budgeted/Monthly Repayment
Same Loan Features
Savings: Up to $10,714 in 5 years. Learn more.
Mortgage Contest Results
Total 5 Year Cost: $ 74,009
5 Year Cost Difference: $ 10,714
Loan Features: Premium with 100% Offset Account
Bids Received: 40
Bids with lower cost than old loan: 34


