3 surprising reasons banks reject your loan application
No one likes rejection, do they? Whether it's being turned down for a date or not getting your dream job, being rejected doesn't make us feel any good.
What’s the difference between borrowing capacity and affordability?
Simplistically, when you borrow money, the bank or lender has a responsibility to ensure you have the financial capacity to service the mortgage repayments now and into the future.
The eighth wonder of the world – compounding
The past century has probably not seen a sharper mind than Albert Einstein.
7 ways to save big on your mortgage
Buying a home requires the biggest financial commitment most people will ever make.
The true cost of buying and owning a property
Buying a property is expensive. We all know that. And the expenses don’t stop once the property has been transferred in your name, either.
Should I buy property using a family trust?
When you buy an investment property, it is most important to set up the right ownership structure for better asset protection and minimal tax liability. To this end, family trusts offer a great option and many Australians, even the ‘not so rich’, are beginning to explore the possibility of holding an investment property in a family trust.
First Investment Property Tips
Carolyn Parrella, Executive Manager, Terri Scheer Insurance, shares tips for first time investors.
5 mistakes first home buyers must avoid
First home buyers often feel lost in a market full of jargon and free-floating advice found in plenty.