As home finance experts, we love keeping Australians like you up to speed on finance news, home advice and tips to grow your wealth.
Over 23 years ago Loan Market entered the market as a proudly home-grown Australian and family owned and led financial services business. As an industry, we continue to work with the customer at the heart of everything we do. BUT we can’t rest on our laurels - the industry must evolve.
Tightening loan conditions, rising house prices, low wage growth...it all makes for a pretty tough environment for gig workers looking to buy a home.
The mortgage industry have hit the headlines as the royal commission examine all elements of financial services. But who does the broker work for and what does it all mean for referral partners?
Buying your first place? The numbers can be scary, that’s for sure. But while the kinds of figures involved are intimidating, knowledge is power. And if you can get your head around these basics, you’re honestly most of the way there.
You’d think a loan was a loan, wouldn’t you? But there’s a surprising number of variations. So it’s worth running your eye over our little cheat sheet – it really helps you choose the type that’s right for you when the time comes...
We know, your first steps in property can feel daunting. It’s all strange terms, huge outlays, and the feeling like one mistake and the roof will come down on you. So, we’ve laid out the loan process to help you cruise through like a pro.
Mortgage brokers, real estate agents and financial advisers from all over Australia and New Zealand have spent a memorable evening at the historic village in Crows Nest in Queensland where it all began for property giant Ray White in 1902.
There’s a lot to know about loans, especially if you’re taking one out for the first time. So let’s knock over some of the common ones, and hope they’re some of yours...
An investment property has much the same initial costs as a property you live in, but there are a few ongoing costs you need to have on your radar.
There is much speculation on what will happen to the property market in Australia in 2018 with housing prices in some states having said to have hit their peaks, while others being told they have much room for growth.
Once settlement is done and dusted for a client, each year a broker will reach out to the client for an annual review. An annual review is conducted to check that the loan that was originally set up for your client is still right for their current situation and is helping them meet their financia...
The role of a mortgage broker is to make the home loan process as smooth as possible for someone wanting to buy a property. When you need to secure finance, it’s hard to know where to start.
As part of the approval process when applying for any type of finance, a lender will run a thorough check on your credit report to find out about your credit track record.
