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All your debts in one basket - Why home loan debt consolidation could be the right move.
Lender’s mortgage insurance (LMI) is required when the value of a loan is more than 80 per cent of a property’s purchase price or property valuation if refinancing. In very basic terms, a lender considers a loan to carry a higher risk if the loan-to-valuation-ratio (LVR) is above 80 per cent and LMI is payable. Here’s how you can avoid paying the costly premium.
A dramatic increase in the number of lenders has highlighted the need for greater research and consideration, or ‘due diligence’, when searching and applying for a loan.
Considering transforming your home from ‘banal’ to ‘brilliant’, but lack the funds to support your makeover? Never fear, we’ve rounded up five home renovation finance options that could help turn your dream into reality.
If you want to get onto the property ladder it can be frustrating to learn you have a payment default which has been left on file that could impact lending. It can be even more infuriating if you realise it should have been cleared years ago.
No one likes paperwork; however, providing your broker with the right documentation will save you time and money.
There is more to selling your home than putting up a ‘For Sale’ sign on your front lawn. Here are the first things you should check off your list to help you get a favourable result from your investment and to ensure the process runs as smoothly as possible.
When taking out a mortgage, many people forget to consider the associated fees and expenses. Here are some of the extra costs that you’ll need to consider when you take out a home loan.