The new financial year as of July 1 2023 brings in new opportunities for first home owners to enter the property market using government schemes that reduces the required deposit, while removing costly upfront fees.
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.
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.
Looking to buy around Melbourne or anywhere in Australia? Then this is a must read, learn about Lenders Mortgage Insurance, what it is and how you can avoid it.
From your trusted mortgage brokers.
As a broker, our job is to help you find one loan out of the hundreds available that suits your individual needs. What’s more, we’ll help manage the whole process for you. We’ll assist you with the paperwork and manage the application process right through to approval.
Sometimes the best way to get an understanding of home loans, how it all works and how to choose the right one, is to speak to a broker.
The primary role of a mortgage broker is to find a loan that is appropriate for your needs. Once they have recommended a loan, the next part of their role is to guide you through the application, approval and settlement process.
This article contains my top 5 tips for fellow Gen Yers entering the housing market:
Buying a home is one of the biggest things you’ll do in life. We’re here to help you by making sure you have the info and options you need to find the finance solution you’re looking for (for the house you want).