Your Guide to the Biggest Australian Banks Did you know there are 97 different banks in Australia, servicing more than 18 million clients? With so much variety and competition, who should you choose for your home loan? We’ve summaries some of the biggest banks and some of the special offers they are currently offering (as…
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How to Improve Your Financial Record to Get Approved For a Home Loan? Did you know that of the 10.3 million property in Australia, 6 million have mortgages against them? This is a total value of owner-occupier home loans of $18.7 billion, with an average loan size of $506,511. For first home buyers, this average is…
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How to Take Control of Your Finances in 4 Steps The key to taking back control of your financial situation is being organised. Being organised means you’ll have less stress in your life, and when curveballs come your way you’ll have a plan in place to deal with them. Learn how to control your finances…
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Our ‘Best Interests Duty’ Mortgage Brokers Have you ever worried about whether or not you can trust a broker? If so, you’re not alone, but that doesn’t have to be the case. In May 2020, the Australian Securities and Investment Commission (ASIC) announced that reforms were coming to the National Consumer Credit Protection Act 2009…
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5 Reasons to Refinance Your Home Loan in 2021 Welcome to the New Year. A new year with super-low interest rates to start the year off on a high. Here at North Brisbane Home Loans, we recommend making a new year resolution to get on top of your finances. And what better way to do…
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4 Simple Steps to Secure a Loan When You’re Self-Employed Almost 12 percent of the Australian population now self-employed and that number is growing. So why does the title of being self-employed send red flags to lenders when it comes to buying a house in Brisbane? The main difference is that a salaried employee has…
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Top 6 First Home Buyers Mistakes You Don’t Want to Make As a first home buyer in Brisbane, buying your first home is an exciting milestone, but one that can be quite daunting, so you’ll want to get it right. Getting the right advice from the start is vitally important. That’s why we’ve put together a…
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A Buyer Guide To Home Loans Brisbane Whether it’s your first home, a home upgrade, or an investment, buying a property is an exciting process. But it’s also one of the biggest investments you’re ever likely to make, so it’s understandable that you’ll have some questions throughout the process of getting home loans in Brisbane.…
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Why are Building and Pest Inspections So Important? When you’re about to purchase the most expensive investment of your life, you’ll want to know what you’re getting yourself into. This is why a building and pest inspection can make or break your next property purchase. Think of it as your best friend. That “friend” that…
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Your dream retirement plan: how to make it a reality Do you have a picture of how you’d like your retirement to look like? Will you travel, spend more time on your hobbies or see the grandkids more often? When it comes to working towards a dream retirement the people who are most content and…
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