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RBA INCREASE RATES... AGAIN
September 12, 2022
RBA INCREASE RATES... AGAIN

Some lenders will require a deposit of as little as five per cent of the purchase price. Of course, there is a catch.

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HOW TO PROTECT YOUR CREDIT RATING
November 18, 2022
HOW TO PROTECT YOUR CREDIT RATING

As you go down the process to buy a home it’s important to understand your credit rating and potentially how this could impact your ability to secure a home loan.Lenders are naturally risk averse, and require solid evidence of your ability to repay your home loan before they will approve it. Even if you have all your documents in order, your income is healthy and your debts are low you may get tripped up by one other factor – your credit rating.

SELF-EMPLOYED? HOW TO GET A HOME LOAN
November 18, 2022
SELF-EMPLOYED? HOW TO GET A HOME LOAN

Running your own business can be the most rewarding job there is but it can pose some challenges when looking for a home loan. If you’re self-employed, there are two main pathways you can go down when applying for a home loan.

SHOULD I BUY TO LIVE IN OR BUY TO INVEST?
November 18, 2022
SHOULD I BUY TO LIVE IN OR BUY TO INVEST?

An increasing number of Aussies are buying an investment property as their first ever propertyBut is it a good strategy for you? Let’s take a look at some of the positives, negatives and considerations:

USING EQUITY TO BUY AN INVESTMENT PROPERTY
November 18, 2022
USING EQUITY TO BUY AN INVESTMENT PROPERTY

The BRW 200 Rich List, which lists Australia’s wealthiest individuals, is often heavily stacked with property tycoons. These billionaires all started in the same place – with a single property investment.