Refinancing… It’s been the hot topic of the housing market as rising interest rates and inflationary pressures push consumer confidence down to the lowest level last seen during the Global Financial Crisis.
15
Aug
Tag: First Home Owner Schemes
17
Jun
Minimising Interest – Offset and Redraw Facilities
We as homebuyers who have relied upon mortgages to help purchase property are always looking for ways to minimise our monthly repayments. The common strategy is refinancing to cheaper loans, however lesser known options are to utilise offset accounts and redraw facilities which can either fully remove, or minimise the interest charged to borrowers.
15
Jun
Strategies to combat rising interest rates
Soaring house prices over 2021 have reduced housing affordability for many homebuyers, especially younger first-home buyers. Saving up a 20% deposit is difficult at current prices, causing many to purchase property with a low deposit, leading to a downward spiral as the lenders charge LMI fees, further increasing the cost of purchasing.
08
Jun
Stamp Duty Exemption
Stamp Duty (Land Transfer Duty) is a tax charged by the state government upon the purchase of property. The amount charged to the buyer depends on the contract price.
16
May
Guarantor Home Loan
A guarantor home loan is a potential strategy for new home buyers (not just first homeowners) which reduces the upfront financial strain of purchasing property and can reduce the monthly repayments of borrowers.