How to tell if it’s time to refinance
Just because your mortgage has a 20-30 year term, it, doesn’t mean you have to stick with it until it is fully repaid. At any stage you have the option to refinance your home loan. This means you can reborrow the money owing from a new lender at a lower interest rate, saving you money […]
Financial Goals and Who Needs Them?
A financial goal is just like any other life goal. It’s a target you want to aim for. A financial goal relates to saving money and is the key to success when managing your finances and wanting to get ahead. Examples of financial goals are: Buy a house Pay off your mortgage Go on a […]
How To Manage Your Mortgage More Effectively
Managing your mortgage includes the repayments and understanding your loan conditions. To avoid costly penalties and stay on the path to paying off your home loan here are some tips that will help you manage your mortgage more effectively. 1. Set a budget.Managing your finance starts with managing your budget. Firstly, have a look at how […]
Update for First Home Buyers on the FHLDS
As of July 1, we began a new financial year and for first home buyers this now brings a new opportunity. The First Home Loan Deposit Scheme is an Australian Government initiative to assist First Home Buyers and in some cases single parents in purchasing their home sooner. This is no new scheme however the […]
Fixed Rate Home Loan Update
If you are a mortgage holder, you are probably keeping a close eye on Fixed Rate home loans and how these changes will effect your monthly budget. A fixed interest rate home loan has a fixed interest rate period of 1 to 5 years. Before you change over to a fixed rate or review your […]