“There are hundreds of ways of getting the money, but you’ve got to match those with the purpose.” There are different types of business loans to suit different stages of a business lifecycle and...
Fixed-Rate Loans
14/07/2021 15:46 PM
With interest rates at an all-time low, many lenders offer fixed rates lower than their variable options. Locking in an interest rate on your home loan to guard against possible future fluctuation...
When Would I Refinance My Mortgage?
27/05/2021 17:30 PM
Heard about mortgage refinancing? In the past, most people who took out a mortgage doggedly continued with it until they had paid it off. These days, people refinance their mortgages much more...
Speed up your Home Loan Approval
14/04/2021 12:00 PM
Asking how long it takes to get a loan approved is like asking how long a piece of string is. Every application is unique, so the time between your first contact with your bank or broker and approval...
Hopping into Investments this Easter
24/03/2021 18:00 PM
How are you planning to spend your Easter break? Is this the best time to invest in property? Timing is crucial in buying an investment. It could be tricky because of demands and prices affecting the...
What is LMI?
05/02/2021 18:00 PM
Applying for a Mortgage Loan? I'm sure you've heard the term "LMI". So, what is LMI? Should you consider it or avoid it? LMI is short for Lenders Mortgage Insurance. It is the insurance...
Is it time for you to Refinance?
22/01/2021 00:00 AM
Are you a home-owner with a mortgage? Want a better rate? Consolidate your debts? Pay down your mortgage quickly? Access equity? Review your current mortgage and maybe it’s time for you to...
Finance Broker or bank?
07/10/2020 15:00 PM
When you’re looking for a home loan, you could go to a finance broker or to a bank. While a bank will only offer you its own products, but a finance broker is an industry expert who will take the...
Ways to fund your renovation
15/08/2020 12:00 PM
Considering transforming your home from ‘banal’ to ‘brilliant’, one thing you must do is to think about how the money you spend on a renovation will increase the value of your property. For...
What counts as genuine savings in a loan application?
11/07/2020 07:00 AM
If you apply for a home loan, particularly if the loan is for more than 80 percent of a property’s value, you’ll more than likely have to prove to lenders that you have a satisfactory amount of...
