Finance and Mortgage Blogs
The hot tip on a hot tip: How to risk profile an IPO
So your friend just gave you a hot share tip at the weekend barbecue? Before you jump straight on your computer and blow the kids’ education fund, it pays to do a bit of research. Like any other financial investment, an IPO (Initial Public Investment) can, over time,...
How to move house like a boss
Back-breaking furniture, perilously narrow staircases and chipped crockery – the idea of moving house strikes fear into the hearts of most. But with careful planning it doesn’t have to be a nightmare. So you’ve just secured the home of your dreams? Congratulations....
Pregnancy and Your Home Loan Application
//PREGNANCY AND HOME LOAN APPLICATION// Buying a home for your new family and you as a couple are pregnant... ???????? Having a baby is fantastic although we need to accommodate this into the home loan application and make sure the numbers work out and a good...
The top five advantages of using a mortgage broker
Shopping, watching a movie, catching up on the news – there are many things that are cheaper and easier to do online these days. But obtaining a quality home loan? Well, the only time you’ll want to use the internet for that is connecting with an expert. When it comes...
Four simple ways to increase your property’s resale value
Everyone dreams of investing in a home or business that will fetch them more money than they originally bought it for. Here’s how to roll-up your sleeves and get started. Making the appearance of your property desirable is critical because yours will be among a long...
We’ve got your back
It’s no secret that the banking royal commission has shone a light on serious misconduct and poor lending standards by some of Australia’s biggest banks. So we thought it was a good time to address the proverbial elephant in the room and set the record straight. You...
Are you on the NBN? You could be entitled to a big refund
Ahh, the NBN. Depending on where you live it’s either lightning fast, or so agonizingly slow that you want to pull your hair out. Well, the good news is you could be entitled to a refund worth hundreds of dollars. Over the last 15 months the ACCC has been...
Are you flushing money down the drain by putting off refinancing?
Every year thousands of Aussie families flush their hard earned dollars down the gurgler because they put off the simple act of refinancing their mortgage. If you’re overdue, rest assured that it’s much easier than you may think! While there are no hard rules about...
Could you benefit from salary sacrificing?
Keen for a new laptop, car, or even an airport lounge membership? Sick of putting your hand in your pocket for school fees, the rent or your mortgage? All of these things could be paid for through a salary sacrifice arrangement. With the majority of a fresh financial...
Putting the property price dip into perspective
Sure, the value of the average Australian home may have fallen for nine consecutive months, but it’s far from doom and gloom. Let’s put it all in a bit of perspective. It’s easy to see a headline such as “Australian dwelling values fall for the ninth consecutive...
