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6 Questions Mortgage Brokers Get Asked

Over the years as mortgage brokers we’ve fielded thousands of questions by clients on all things home loan, so we thought we’d put together a list of our six most commonly asked questions. Can I pay ...

What to Consider when Buying a Second Property

Buying your own home remains the great Australian dream – and purchasing a second property may help you take your wealth further. Whether you’re building your property investment portfolio, buying a ...

No surprises as interest rates remain on hold again

Of the 24 economists polled, all predicted today’s outcome – the RBA has settled into a holding pattern, with official cash interest rates remaining on 2%. The Australian economy has had some great n...

What to be aware of when buying an Off the Plan Investment Property

The rise of new apartment developments in our cities provides greater opportunities for potential home owners to buy an off the plan investment property. There are benefits to this, but also a number...

Do discount Interest Rates really save you money

Don’t jump at special home loan deals where the interest rates are low until you have read the fine print. Introductory offers, no rate products and percentage discounts are a popular way for lenders...

5 Questions the First Home Buyer should ask

As a first home buyer, you may be asking friends and family who have already bought a first home what to consider before diving in. Here are five questions to ask yourself to see if you are truly rea...

Once again no movement in Interest Rates

It’s the first Tuesday of the month, and that means that the members of the Reserve Bank of Australia have met over lunch to discuss the official interest rates. Today (and as predicted by the majori...

Is it time for a home loan review

The spring and summer selling season is starting to slow, home loan interest rates are at record lows – banks are now looking at a slow rise in rates, due to regulatory changes that will make our fin...

4 Reasons why you should use a Mortgage Broker in 2016

The start of a new year is a great time to review your finances. Engaging a mortgage broker now will give you a window of time to figure out what processes and practices you can improve upon. Do you ...

Pay off your Mortgage or start Property Investing

Instead of waiting to pay off your first home, why not invest now? Property investing provides a good opportunity to build wealth, but it is not for everyone. If you answer ‘yes’ to the following que...