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FOMO, FOBO and FOOP – how they can hold you back
Nobody likes missing out on a good thing, but then again, who likes overpaying? How do you strike the right balance when both fears can work against one another? The property market rarely stands still. Interest rate movements, the number of homes listed for sale and...
How do construction loans work?
There is something very special about moving into a newly built home or putting the finishing touches on a major renovation. Maybe it is the look and feel of new paint and fresh flooring, or just knowing you have kicked a worthwhile goal. Whatever the motivation,...
How long does it take to get a home loan?
Do you need a home loan in a hurry? You could be in luck. Plenty of lenders are keen to crunch loan approval times, but there is a lot of borrowers can do to potentially speed up the process too. Finding a home to buy can take time, and when the right place comes...
Where are the bargain homes located in your suburb?
Location may be a big driver of property prices, but in any given suburb a few streets can be all that separates paying top dollar for a home or potentially scoring a bargain. Here is how to use a tool to find pockets of value in any given neighbourhood. Each suburb...
4 tips for self-employed home loan applications
Applying for a mortgage when you are self-employed can have you jumping through more hoops, but it does not need to deter you from getting into the property market. Here are 4 tips to help you apply for a mortgage like a boss. Being your own boss does have its...
How can your deposit size shape the rate you pay
It is commonly known that the bigger your deposit, the smaller your home loan and therefore the lower your monthly repayments. Today we will investigate another way your deposit size could reduce your repayments: by potentially reducing your interest rate. A question...