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When taking out a mortgage, many people forget to consider the fees, expenses and extra costs that come on top of the purchase price of the property. Here are some of the additional costs that you’ll need to consider when you take out a home loan. Home Loan Application Fees
Got an upcoming major expense? You may be able to access some cash by looking to your mortgage and avoiding high interest loans. Introduction Cash-out refinancing is a financial strategy that has been steadily gaining traction in recent years for its effectiveness in addressing two significant financial concerns: debt consolidation
This article originally appeared on Nectar Mortgages and has been published here with permission. From 31 October 2021, The Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA) increased the minimum interest rate buffer it expects banks to use when assessing the serviceability of home loan applications. The required buffer is now 3.0%. What
This article originally appeared on Nectar Mortgages and has been published here with permission. According to the Reserve Bank of Australia, over 800,000 mortgages will be rolling off their record-low fixed rates this year. Many borrowers on an expiring fixed rate will want to refinance their loans rather than letting
This article originally appeared on Nectar Mortgages and has been published here with permission. When it comes time to buy a home, there’s a lot to learn and a lot of jargon involved in applying for a home loan. Moreover, anyone who has spent time looking at home loans knows
This article originally appeared on Nectar Mortgages and has been published here with permission. As you apply for a mortgage, you’ll hear about Lenders Mortgage Insurance (LMI). This is a type of insurance that lenders take out to cover themselves in case the borrower (you) isn’t able to make repayments