Genuine Savings for a Home Loan Deposit Saving for your first home can be a hard job. It takes commitment, time and dedication to get that deposit together. So, what do banks look for? Generally, financial institutions require borrowers to be able to demonstrate that they can be good savers. Home loan repayments need to […]
Taking care of basic maintenance tasks before you sell your home is a no-brainer, but a quick and not-too-costly renovation can add a lot of appeal for potential buyers, and may boost the final sale price. 1.Basics first Fix those little faults that you no longer notice – leaky taps, rusty gutters, broken window catches. […]
Wondering how to pay off your home loan sooner? We look at some things you could do. Australian home loan interest rates remain at historic lows, and the opportunities for paying off a mortgage early are better than ever. Used in conjunction with low rates, here are some extra steps that can speed up loan […]
When someone defaults on their home loan it means that they have not made their payments on time. Generally, banks will send a letter to the customer if a payment is late and they will usually charge a late fee or penalty. If a customer continues to miss making their payments for a period of […]
Refinancing Home Loans If your home loan is no longer meeting your financial needs or your bank arrangements have changed, you might consider refinancing to another lender. Refinancing could save you money over the long term. A Mortgage Broker will shop around and find a loan that will meet your financial objectives and goals. This […]
Many home buyers encounter an unpleasant scenario where their dream home is found but their current property has not been put on the market yet. Or it is on the market but buying now would mean they have to accept a low price for their current home so that they can marry up the two settlement dates not to […]
Interest rates are a big factor in each repayment and the total cost over the life of a loan, so staying on top of your current rate, as well as the interest trends across the market, is essential. By staying on top of interest rates, borrowers can make informed decisions about choosing a first-time home […]
First home buyers have been drifting out of the market, while investors have been piling in, according to the most recent data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics. June was the fifth consecutive month in which the number of first home buyer loans fell and in which the share of first home buyer loans […]
Housing values rose 1.6% in July 2021. This increase takes Australia’s housing values 16.1% higher over the past 12 months and 14.1% higher over the first seven months of calendar 2021. CoreLogic research director Tim Lawless says, “The 16.1% lift in national housing values over the past year is the fastest pace of annual growth […]
New analysis from CoreLogic has found that buying a property is cheaper than renting for 36.3% of homes across Australia. This is an improvement on the last time this analysis was conducted, in February 2020, when it was cheaper to buy than rent 33.9% of homes. ‘Cheaper to buy’ means it takes less […]
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