I just responded this exact question on a forum – and while the answer is simple: 1 Get a good economic interest rate and reasonable fees (if any) 2 put as much money into the loan (or offset account) as soon as you can 3 and leave it there!! It’s also really complex! The poster writes: “I was […]
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Borrowing capacity, the complete low down
We call it the three C’s of lending, the tests by which it is determined if you can borrow money, and if so – how much: Character Capacity Collateral Let’s look at Capacity. Online borrowing calculators will give you a very standard result as to what the bank might look at lending you – nothing […]
Tips to creating a budget | Home loan comparison
Does the thought of budgeting send a shiver down your back? Home loan comparison show you the easy way! Creating a budget doesn’t have to be ugly, and it doesn’t mean cut to the bone – its’ simply taking a look at your finances, working out what you’re spending on food, housing, entertainment etc. If you have ever looked at your […]
Looking for the cheapest home loan? Save time and money with us
It’s nice to think that choosing a home loan is all about picking the best rate on the internet and there you are, but, here’s an example of some clever thinking that saved someone – my client – massive money, if you will indulge my little brag post. My client wants to increase his loan […]
How to buy property in your Self Managed Super Fund (SMSF)
For many Aussies our superannuation is either set and forget (and believe me, forget is the right word, so many people I meet have multiple funds sitting forgotten and being eaten by fees) or we’re a little complacent because we don’t understand our investing options. Or retirement seems so far away we don’t give it […]
Helping mums start again
I’ve been asked to give some expert tips on how mums can start again buying property after a divorce or a separation or other major event, when they’re starting out alone and want to keep the property they are in or buy something to stat your new life in. What a whirlwind time it is […]