Investment in real property, such as residential real estate, is likely to be a lengthy process and one that usually involves a plan for the long term. To ensure you have considered what is required before making the big purchase, we’ve outlined steps you need to take in that process:
Read MoreWhen taking out a mortgage, many people forget to consider the associated fees and expenses. Here are some of the extra costs that you’ll need to consider when you take out a home loan.
Read MoreThere is more to selling your home than putting up a ‘For Sale’ sign on your front lawn. Take a loot at the first things you should check off your list to help you get a favourable result from your investment and to ensure the process runs as smoothly as possible.
Read MoreIt is a must for borrowers to have a good credit standing when it is their first time applying for a home loan. Not only do credit scores indicate the borrowing behaviour of the applicant, but they also dictate the fate of the entire mortgage application. Does the same apply when you refinance your loan?
Read MoreCoronavirus-related bad debt charges of almost $5 billion dominated the latest bank results, but some experts say there is more pain to come.
Read MoreWhether experiencing financial hardship through job loss, a reduction in work hours, or business disruption, an increasing number of Australians may be struggling to balance their books as a result of the Coronavirus, and in many cases are wondering how they will continue to pay the bills.
Read MoreWritten by Emily Sakzewski for ABC News
With many businesses and services forced to close under the latest Federal Government restrictions to try to curb the spread of coronavirus, many Australians are feeling the pinch when it comes to finances. Especially those with a mortgage.
Read MoreYou already know the importance of maintaining consistent cash flow. Did you know that your business’s assets can be the solution?
Read MoreMany people in Australia dream of running their own small business but four out of five never do it. If you've got a good idea, develop a business plan, then talk to an MFAA Member about your small business finance options.
Read MoreBusinesses need capital if they are to grow, and sometimes need finance solutions to raise capital. If you are unable to raise capital through a loan, equity may be an alternative solution.
Read MoreDoes your business need refinancing or restructuring? As this tale of a business with urgent liquidity problems shows, having a finance broker managing the project can be the key to success.
Read MoreWhether it’s smooth sailing or your business is on the rocks, a specialist commercial broker at your side is your greatest asset.
Read MoreA dramatic increase in the number of lenders has highlighted the need for greater research and consideration, or ‘due diligence’, when searching and applying for a loan.
Read MoreWritten by James Hall for news.com.au
Homeowners across the country have been licking their lips at low interest rates, but a little-known policy is leaving borrowers paying thousands.
Read MoreWritten by Alex Brewster for https://www.savings.com.au
New research has revealed 51% of Australians are feeling more confident about the state of the housing market than 12 months ago.
Read MoreIn this article written for Your Mortgage Australia, Gerv Tacadena explains how technology is changing the game for many industries, including the home-lending space, where digital mortgage providers are starting to ramp the competition up with brick-and-mortar banks…
Read MoreHeard 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 mortgage much more frequently. The average duration of a home loan in Australia now is just 4-5 years. Here we look at some of the reasons people in Australia refinance their home loan.
Read MoreDubbed as the ‘Layby’ of today, Buy Now Pay Later providers can send the wrong message to your bank and potentially affect your loan application.
Read MoreWith official interest rates trending downward, shrewd mortgage holders may take the opportunity to call their lender to ask for a better deal.
Read MoreWhen it comes to saving on your mortgage, some of you may not have to look further than your job. If yours is a profession that classifies you as a ‘low risk’ borrower in the eyes of lenders, then you may be entitled to special discounts.
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