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Getting your home loan approved faster

Every home loan application is unique, so the time between your first contact with your broker and approval can never be predetermined. If an application is not completed correctly, you risk delays in approval, or even being declined by potential lenders. There are, however, some things you can do to help the process move quicker.

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Personal Loan

The Dos and Don’ts of Personal Loan

There are various reasons why people want to take a personal loan – consolidating their debt, funding their dream wedding, or renovating their home, for example. Whatever your reason may be, getting access to the needed funding can help to accomplish your goals much faster. There are many loan products to choose from, so weighing

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Car Loans

5 Things to Consider When Choosing a Car Loan

Did you know that 90% of new cars in Australia were purchased under finance in 2021? Considering the growing share of finance commitments over the past decade, you might want to slide right into this strong trend when getting yourself a new vehicle.  There are various kinds of car loans catering to different needs. Here

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First Home

Tips on Buying a Home for the First Time

Buying a house is possibly the biggest purchase of your life, so it’s important to get all the details right from start to finish. Here are some tips to help you prepare for what’s to come and to ease your mind during your home buying process! Start Saving Early The total costs of buying a

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Home Loans

Do you know your interest rate?

Interest rates are a big factor in each repayment and the total cost over the life of a loan, so staying on top of your current rate, as well as the interest trends across the market, is essential. By staying on top of interest rates, borrowers can make informed decisions about choosing a first-time home

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First Home

Pros and Cons of First Home Loan Deposit Scheme

If you’re familiar with the property market or currently on the hunt for a new home, you’ll see that Australia’s housing crisis is in dire need of solutions. In a country where home ownership offers a significant source of security of housing tenure as well as long-term social and economic benefits, it’s baffling that only

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Finance Broker

Do you need a finance broker or a financial planner?

When taking the plunge into the world of home loans and property investment, the challenge often lies in knowing which expert to approach for help. Finance brokers and financial planners, although similar in their professional outlook, cater to different financial endeavours. Brokers that deal in home loans must be qualified and licensed loan advisers with

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Property Market

What Labor Party’s Win Means for Australian Property Market

The Australians have decided! Anthony Albanese’s Labor Party claimed victory over Prime Minister Scott Morrison in the 2022 Federal Election, marking the end of nine years of conservative rules. If you’ve been thinking of getting a new home, you’d want to fully understand what the Labor Party’s win means to the Australian property market scene.

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Buying property?

How to avoid paying too much for a home

Knowing what a property is worth is central to avoiding paying too much for it. It’s about doing your homework, knowing what you want, knowing the market and making sensible offers. Set a benchmark Comparing nearby properties that have sold recently is the best way to assess an acceptable price for the property you are

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