Understanding Lenders Mortgage Insurance

Understanding Lenders Mortgage Insurance

Most mortgage lenders require that the borrower put their own cash into the property, starting at an ideal 20 per cent of the purchase price. This 20 per cent equity in the property makes the loan a low risk for the lender: with such a lump sum tied-up in the...
Is refinancing right for you?

Is refinancing right for you?

The ongoing reduction in interest rates is a boost to refinancing. According to research from finder.com.au, 35 per cent of all owner-occupied home loans financed each month are now refinanced, with the ratio expected to increase this year. Refinancing presents a...
Smart Refinancing

Smart Refinancing

The ongoing reduction in interest rates is a boost to refinancing. According to research from finder.com.au, 35 per cent of all owner-occupied home loans financed each month are now refinanced, with the ratio expected to increase this year. Refinancing presents a...
Understanding mortgage fees

Understanding mortgage fees

Buying a property is the biggest investment most of us will ever make. Yet, when it comes to home loans, most buyers focus solely on the cost of repayments. Many fail to take into account the (potentially extensive) fees and costs that accompany different types of...