Wary banks put clamps on loans
By NT Aussie Broker, Dick Grant. One of the frustrations of a mortgage broker is that we want to help everyone that we speak to. Unfortunately this is unrealistic and it is getting harder and harder to...
View ArticleWhere to now for first home buyers in NT?
By Aussie NT Broker When I first came to Darwin 6 years ago, well over 50% of my business was derived from first home buyers. Banks were lending the full purchase price of homes, and with the Federal...
View ArticleFive ways to ensure you’re ready to buy your dream home (Part 1)
For the majority of us, buying property is usually the largest single investment you’ll ever make in a lifetime. While the process may get a little easier over time as you potentially buy and sell a...
View ArticleFive ways to ensure you’re ready to buy your dream home (Part 2)
Continued from Part 1 Once you’ve settled on a suburb and the type of property you’re after, it’s time to finalise all of the “serious” stuff. Interest rates, redraw facilities, LVR, LMI, property...
View ArticleMen smarter when it comes to Interest Rates (but women better at cutting...
The Reserve Bank raised the official interest rates today, but it’s more than likely that only men would have taken notice of it. According to new research commissioned by Aussie, more than seven in 10...
View ArticleHomeowners should be looking to refinance after the latest rate rise
Home and apartment owners should be looking to refinance their loans to offset the higher costs to the mortgages caused by the Reserve Bank’s decision this week to lift cash rates by 0.25 per cent,...
View ArticleCanada? Oh!: What we can learn from Canada about increasing mortgage competition
While there is a lot of anger directed at the big banks for hiking interest rates higher than the RBA, new ideas surrounding introducing more competition into the mortgage market should be explored. At...
View ArticleTips for switching your home loan
The recent interest rate rises have received a substantial amount of attention in the media and, in Canberra, the focus has shifted to switching. The post Tips for switching your home loan appeared...
View ArticleIs mortgage insurance the real hindrance to switching loans?
With all the attention focused on banks and their exit fees being the reason switching is difficult, the real culprit has virtually gone by unnoticed. The post Is mortgage insurance the real hindrance...
View ArticleBuy or sell first? How bridging loans can help
It's an age-old property dilemma. Buy or sell first? What happens if the old home doesn't sell in time? What happens if the old home is sold too soon and a new one hasn't been found? The post Buy or...
View ArticleBargain your way to a better home loan deal
It's an age-old property dilemma. Buy or sell first? What happens if the old home doesn't sell in time? What happens if the old home is sold too soon and a new one hasn't been found? The post Bargain...
View Article2011 interest rate predictions
With the 2010 end-of-year festive season well and truly in the rear view mirror, we’ve asked a few industry experts for their real estate market predictions for 2011. The post 2011 interest rate...
View ArticleInterest Rates, Not Exit Fees Most Important to Homeowners
DESPITE the Federal Government’s claim that Australian homeowners are concerned about exit fees, a recent survey proves the opposite. The post Interest Rates, Not Exit Fees Most Important to Homeowners...
View ArticleDon't Neglect Your Home Loan
Once the last boxes are unpacked, the housewarming has been thrown and time has passed since it’s your “new house”, most mortgage holders tend to forget their loan. The post Don't Neglect Your Home...
View ArticleCalculating the Best Way Forward
Buying a house is much less complicated than it used to be, thanks to some pretty nifty calculators that help people gauge what a property will cost. The post Calculating the Best Way Forward appeared...
View ArticleJust a Minute Please, I’m Searching Loans…
There are plenty of things that you can do in a minute such as brushing your teeth or writing an email. Nick Cage was even gone in sixty seconds. Add to the list Aussie’s one minute mortgage...
View ArticleHow Old is Too Old?
Whether it’s riding a rollercoaster or dancing all night in a nightclub, there are often certain things that become harder as we get older. The post How Old is Too Old? appeared first on Aussie Blog |...
View Article6 Tips for Getting a Home Loan
Want to tip the odds of getting your home loan application approved in your favour? Check out our latest infographic from the Home Loans team at Aussie which offers six tips for fast tracking your home...
View ArticleCheck your home loan’s pulse
The mortgage market never stands still – and neither do our lives, so it makes sense to give your home loan a health check at least annually. It’s a simple way of knowing whether your mortgage is still...
View ArticleWhat not to do when refinancing your loan
With record low rates on offer it can be tempting to refinance to a better deal – just be sure you’re not falling into some classic traps. The post What not to do when refinancing your loan appeared...
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