A good mortgage broker can save you time and money by finding the best deal for your circumstances. People often ask us what we do, and how we can help, so we have put together a list of FAQs to answer some of those burning questions. What does a mortgage broker do? We can assist […]
Read moreWhat are fixed interest rates? Fixed interest rates are rates that remain fixed for a loan's entire term, regardless of what happens in the market. Knowing your repayments will remain fixed allow you to plan ahead and maintain a certain standard of living. Fixed rates can also protect you from sudden rate rises. The downside […]
Read moreWhat is stamp duty? Stamp duty is a tax that state and territory governments charge for processing certain ownership documents and transactions, such as the purchase of a new home. The value of the purchased property or land determines how much stamp duty you will pay – a general rule is the higher the property […]
Read moreThere are four situations in which a good mortgage broker is beneficial - both in the short and long term. Buying your first home Buying your first home can be very overwhelming, but with an experienced mortgage broker, it should be a piece of cake. We have experience negotiating with banks and lodging home loan […]
Read moreIf you are in the market for your first home, make sure you explore the benefits that could be available to you. First home buyer grant The first homeowner grant is a once-off payment to encourage and assist people who are building, renovating or buying their first home. $10,000 grant is available for eligible first […]
Read moreThe Australian home loan market is a rapidly changing beast. New and innovative products hit the market daily, which we are constantly notified of by news and media outlets, yet surprisingly many Australian’s continue to avoid refinancing their home loans – which is often offering significant savings. Historically, dealing with banks has been a tedious […]
Read moreIt's been few weeks since the Banking Royal Commission dropped a few bomb shells that are set to have some serious impacts on mortgage brokers and other parts of the finance industry. Just to be clear, I'm not writing this because I want to debate the pros and cons but more so to clear a […]
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