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Can a late credit card repayment impact my chances of buying a home?
Can a late credit card repayment impact my chances of buying a home? Whilst it may not seem like such a big deal, missing a repayment can impact your ability to secure finance when you want it.
Where’s the best place to get mortgage advice?
With increased content online teaching investment hacks or property buying tips, it’s important to remember you can’t always trust the person or the message you’re listening to. Here are a few things to keep in mind whilst scrolling financial influencers.
Before you return that phone call from “Lenny” the lender, please read this
We’ve spoken to a few clients recently who have received phone calls from their lender. It all starts out innocently enough. ‘Lenny’ wants to know if you’re happy with your current loan. He wants to know if things are all ticking along as they should. And he wants to know if there is anything he [ Read More ]
Property Separation: What do I need to do?
You purchased a home with your partner some time ago. Whilst everything was working out initially, it soon became clear that it wasn’t going to last.
You’ve now separated but not sure how you’re supposed to deal with the property you own together and not sure what happens to the joint loan you have.
Here are a few things we suggest you keep in mind as you navigate a property separation.
Will the property market spring into action this Spring?
Spring is traditionally a busy time of year for the property market. Sellers start manicuring their lawns getting their homes ready for sale. Prospective buyers start venturing out to open homes, happy to emerge from their winter hibernation.
So what’s in store for us this Spring?
Does your job come with home loan privileges?
We all know that different jobs come with different perks and/or benefits, with some being more generous than others. But did you know your occupation might also give you special incentives from lenders? Make sure you know what perks you’re entitled to so you don’t leave money on the table.
If you can nod your head to any of these scenarios, it’s time to review your home loan
We tend to put off reviewing our loans because we ‘don’t have time’ or things are ticking along ok. Now is not a time for complacency though. If any of these circumstances apply to you, it’s time to review your loans. We can help.
What does a mortgage broker do? Why use a mortgage broker?
What does a mortgage broker actually do? What is the benefit to working with one?
With 74.1% of home buyers choosing to work with a mortgage broker, here are a few reasons why enlisting the help of a mortgage broker is a good idea.
Why haven’t interest rates fallen yet?
What happened to all the predictions about rates falling in 2024? Why haven’t we seen interest rates fall yet?
The Federal Budget 2024
Has the release of the federal budget this week has left you thinking ,”What about me?”
If so, here are a few ways that could help you to start working towards your property goals now.
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