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'First Home Owner' Category

• Jan

  14

  2010

  Factors that determine the amount you can borrow

  Factors that should be considered when borrowing for home loans.
  Normally, banks  err on the  conservative side when determining how much to lend to a client. They must also consider the best ‘business   interests’ of the bank, are you a good credit risk.   All the while ensuring that you are capable of making the monthly repayments [...]

  posted in FHOG, First Home Owner, Home, Home Loan by Finance Help

• Nov

  10

  2009

  Mortgage Broker? … He /She could be your best friend for LIFE!

  photo credit: David 23
  Tips for Choosing the best Mortgage Broker
   
  If you plan on buying a new home and or refinancing your current home then it is best to work with a reputable mortgage broker. When choosing a mortgage broker, you should into account their experience and what they can do for you in order [...]

  posted in Finance, First Home Owner, Home, Home Loan, Loan, Mortgage by Finance Help

• Oct

  22

  2009

  Get your “Dream House” checked so it’s not a Nightmare!

  photo credit: ChicagoGeek

  Is It Important to Have House Inspections before Buying one?

  Buying a home is an expensive process and there are many hidden or extra costs that you may not have factored in.  One of these is the building and inspection.  It is the purchaser’s responsibility to make sure the contract states that you [...]

  posted in First Home Owner, Home, Home Loan, Loan, Mortgage by Finance Help

• Oct

  02

  2009

  Latest Commentary on Home Prices

  Home prices soar to record highs in August
  Monthly home prices
  1. Australian home prices soared to record highs in August, underpinned by low interest rates, grants to first home owners and growing confidence about the job market.
  2. The RP Data-Rismark Hedonic Australian Home Value Index – the largest property database in Australia – lifted by 1.9 [...]

  posted in First Home Owner, Home, Home Loan by Finance Help

• Jun

  13

  2009

  Happy Days! here again or not yet?

   
   
  Optimism abounds!
   
  Housing jumps again!
   

  Consumer sentiment; Housing finance

   
  ·         The consumer sentiment index has surged out of recession territory. The index rose by 12.7 per cent – the biggest monthly surge in 22 years. The index is now at 17 month highs.
  ·         The number of new housing loans is at 14-month highs, lifting by 0.9 per [...]

  posted in Australia, Finance, First Home Owner, Home by Finance Help

• Mar

  16

  2009

  BOOSTER for FHOG. Up to $21,000 towards YOUR new Home!

  Hello again.  Well hasn’t it been interesting a few weeks.  I can hardly keep up with whats going on things seem to be changing so much.  In this article I want to speak about the FHOG!!! That’s First Home Owners Grant.  I’ll give you quick guide through how to know if you qualify and when [...]

  posted in Australia, FHOG, First Home Owner, Home, Loan, Mortgage by Finance Help