How families can help home buyers
Saving to buy a property is not easy, and these days it’s harder than ever, due to a lack of affordable options in many capital cities.
NEWS & INSIGHTS
As home finance experts, we love keeping Australians like you up to speed on finance news, home advice and tips to grow your wealth.
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The loan process demystified
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.
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3 useful tips when buying your first home
Buying a property for the first time can be like taking a step in the dark for many people. Having a simple guide to follow can help shed some light on their new journey. With so many factors to consider it can be tricky to know where do you start. Take a look at some tips that can help get th...
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Brush up on your loans with the loan-type cheat sheet
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...
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National real estate snapshot
Australia's housing market has been running at full pelt since 2012 and is now taking a breather. Spectacular growth can be interesting with some sale prices below purchase prices.
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Up-to-the-minute RBA
The RBA minutes are published two weeks after each meeting and, while they’re probably not recommended as fascinating holiday reading, they do provide great insight into the rationale of decisions and how the RBA board sees the economic future of Australia.
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Loan Market opens first Hub in Ascot Park
Loan Market has opened its first collaborative working and client Hub in Ascot Park, Auckland. The Hub will give both advisers and clients a space to meet, learn and work.
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Brokers are in demand when it comes to home loans.
More and more Australians are choosing brokers when it comes to getting a home loan. Recent numbers sourced by Mortgage and Finance Association of Australia (MFAA) have shown that broker demand is on the rise.
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Life happens. Make sure you are protected.
As a broker, my job is to make sure you have the right loan to reach your goals. It's also my job to make sure you're protected from the good, the bad and the ugly when 'life happens'
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Loan Market dominates industry awards, winning Major Brokerage of the Year - Franchise
Family-owned finance group, Loan Market has dominated the 2018 Australian Broker Awards, winning six titles including ‘Major Brokerage of the Year – Franchise’, more than double any other brand.
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Bad things happen. Make sure your clients are protected.
As a broker, my job is to make sure a client has the right loan so they can get to where they want to go in life. More than ever with the high level of debt people are taking on, it's important to make sure that clients are protected from the good, the bad and the ugly that can happen in life.
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How to buy a new home before selling. Bridging finance explained.
Many of your clients will need to sell their existing home to purchase a new one so it helps to understand their finance options. The sale of a property doesn't always align with the purchase of a new property so I often recommend a bridging loan to ease financial strain during the transition.
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Home Loan Refinancing: The Complete Guide
Your monthly mortgage payment is probably the biggest expense item in your monthly household budget, so how can you save more on your home loan? Refinancing offers you the possibility of saving on your mortgage, both in the short term and over the long run. However, you'll want to explore differe...