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…
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…
Our Duty As Mortgage Brokers – Working In Your Best Interest 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…
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…
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? In this post, you will find the 4 easy…
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…
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 the best home loans…
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…
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…
Demand For Fixed Rate Home Loans Skyrocket If you thought the demand for fixed rate home loans in Australia was skyrocketing already, then brace yourself because it’s going to explode. The low interest-rate environment and COVID-19 pandemic impacts together have boosted the demand for fixed-rate mortgages. Back when interest rates were in the 4-5 percent…