Saving a deposit for a mortgage is often the biggest hurdle for many first home buyers. Rising property prices in some areas in Australia means it can take years to save up enough of a deposit. Add to that the cost of Lenders Mortgage Insurance (LMI) and it’s easy to see why so many first home buyers struggle to get a foot onto the property ladder. But that’s all about to change with a Government scheme aimed at helping more first home buyers.
Topics: First Home Owner Grant, first home buyer, Financial Advice, Home Loan Advice, Mortgage Advice, Australia Mortgage Broker, First Home Loan Deposit Scheme
With the election results just in and the Coalition party having secured a majority government, there will be some changes ahead. Prime Minister Scott Morrison has introduced a new $500 million First Home Loan Deposit Scheme that will enable 10,000 first home buyers buy a home with only a five per cent deposit. Find out what you need to know as a first-home buyer.
Topics: First Home, First Home Owner Grant, first home buyer, Mortgage Advice, First time homeowner, Australia Mortgage Broker, First Home Loan Deposit Scheme
Getting a foot onto the property ladder is certainly no easy feat, and it’s easy to see why many young people simply give up their dreams of home ownership. But the fact is, the rewards of property investment ultimately outweigh the effort. To help you get started in your property investment journey, here is our advice for young property investors.
Topics: Finance Update, Mortgage Broker, Home Loan, First Home Owner Grant, first home buyer, finance health check, Australia Mortgage, Financial Advice, Home Loan Advice
More first home buyers are entering the Australian property market, according to figures released by the Australian Bureau of Statistics in November 2017, a likely result of a combination of factors including low interest rates, a softer market, better buying conditions as well as a number of State-led initiatives aimed at helping first home buyers. Take a look at some of these.
Topics: Mortgage Broker, First Home Owner Grant, first home buyer, mortgage rates, Mortgage Debt
Across Australia and New Zealand, auctions have become an increasingly popular means of selling property. One of the benefits of an auction is that it places a time limit on a sale, in turn generating a sense of urgency in buyers which often leads to a higher sale price. But auctions offer other benefits to sellers too. Take a look at what these are.
Topics: Australia Property, Australia Real Estate, first home buyer, property auction
In Australia, more than half of all home loans are written by mortgage brokers, while over 80 per cent of property investors choose to work with a mortgage broker, according to the September 2017 PIPA Annual Investor Sentiment Survey. Read on to find out how mortgage brokers are making a difference when it comes to securing the preferred home loan, and learn our tips for choosing a mortgage broker.
Topics: Australia Property, Australia Real Estate, first home buyer, buying property, Second Home, finance health check, mortgage stress
Across Australia, first home buyers are returning to the property market, largely as a result of government policy intervention. We take a closer look at what government interventions are working, which states are doing something about housing affordability, and a reminder about the First Home Owners Grant: If you’re a first home buyer and you haven’t already accessed this, you could be missing out.
Topics: Australia Property, Australia Real Estate, first home buyer, buying property, Second Home, finance health check, mortgage stress
When it comes to choosing a home loan, interest rate is not the only thing to consider. Loan features – like the ability to make extra repayments, a line of credit, an off-set account, or repayment holidays – are just as important. To help you understand what features you could be offered by your lender, we’ve outlined some of the more popular options.
Topics: Australia Property, Australia Real Estate, first home buyer, buying property, Second Home, finance health check, mortgage stress
Despite record low interest rates, more and more homeowners are struggling to meet their home loan repayments and are experiencing “mortgage stress”. Even the slightest increase in interest rates could leave these homeowners vulnerable and unable to repay their mortgage. Let’s take a look at what “mortgage stress” is and how you as a homeowner can deal with it.
Topics: Australia Property, Australia Real Estate, first home buyer, buying property, Second Home, finance health check, mortgage stress
Finding the right home loan isn’t as easy as it sounds. With so many mortgages on offer – each with its own conditions, terms, features and rates – it can start to feel like you’re navigating a mine field. To help you avoid a potentially costly mistake, here are some of the mortgage traps you need to look out for when choosing the right home loan.
Topics: Australia Property, Australia Real Estate, first home buyer, buying property, Second Home, finance health check, mortgage traps
