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Julia, Julie, Kristina, Anna, Quentin – and no doubt there’s more to come.
In case you haven’t noticed – there’s a pattern emerging in the world of business and politics where women are slowly, but surely, starting to take centre stage.
And that pattern has also transcended into the world of finance in terms of women empowering themselves in the ways of the property market. (more…)
Posted in Buying to Invest, First Time Buyers, Home Loan Tips | September 30th, 2010 No Comments » Tags: Budget, Debt, Equity, First Home Buyers, Home Loan, Home Loans, Interest Rates, Mortgage, non-bank lenders, Property, Property Market, Variable loan, variable rate
The rising rate environment is leaving some heavily mortgaged borrowers – particularly those with more than an average $300,000 loan – scrambling to find ways to fund the significant increases in monthly repayments that have occurred since October last year.
With the announcement of a sixth rate rise by the Reserve Bank, these borrowers will be forced to look outside the square for ways to fund the increase in their mortgage repayments and will have to assess all aspects of their lifestyle and spending habits. (more…)
Posted in Buying to Invest, First Time Buyers, Interest Rates, Refinancing | May 4th, 2010 4 Comments » Tags: affordability, Comparison rate, Equity, First Home Buyers, Home Loan, Home Loans, rate rise, Refinance, Variable loan, variable rate
2010 has turned into the year where non-bank lenders have escaped the shadow of the big banks! And with interest rates on the rise, competition is getting stronger which means consumers can gain greater value out of their loans if they do their research. (more…)
Posted in Buying to Invest, First Time Buyers, Home Loan Tips, Interest Rates, Refinancing | March 23rd, 2010 No Comments » Tags: affordability, Budget, Credit Cards, Debt Consolidation, Equity, First Home Buyers, Fixed Rate, Home Loan, Home Loans, Interest Rates, Invest, Lender, non-bank lenders, rate rise, Refinance, Variable loan, variable rate
Bullish property prices and high rental demand are creating renewed interest in the investment property market, but warns all categories of borrowers to take the time to determine firstly if they really are investor property ‘ready’ before they take the plunge.
The current conditions for investing have not only peaked the interest of established borrowers but also first home buyers and ‘upgraders’ who have re-directed their attention to the merits of investing instead, because of recent rate rises.
Posted in Buying to Invest, Interest Rates | February 19th, 2010 3 Comments » Tags: Budget, Equity, Home Loan, Home Loans, Interest Rates, Invest