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How to avoid paying LMI

Lender’s mortgage insurance (LMI) is required in many instances when a loan is worth more than 80 per cent of a property’s purchase price, as well as in some other circumstances. In very basic terms, when a lender considers a loan to carry a high risk, LMI is likely payable. Here’s how you can avoid...

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Why your business loan was rejected

Due to the risks involved, strict guidelines are imposed on business finance, so securing approval can be difficult. Here are a few mistakes to avoid to increase your chances of approval. Not knowing your credit score Many consumers may not realise the importance of a credit score. Not only is it taken as a reflection...

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Investing interstate?

When people think of buying an investment property, many only think locally. Investing in a property interstate could possibly be a smarter idea, potentially resulting in a better return on your investment. it may also be a potential way to snaffle a bargain. You could be buying into an area with greater potential capital growth...

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What comes first: the property or the loan?

It’s easy to get carried away with the fun part of buying a property – looking at houses – but delaying the less compelling task of arranging finance will weaken your negotiating position on both the property and the loan. Looking for a property to purchase is an exciting time. Choices regarding location, size, number...

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Are you pre-approved?

Why get a loan pre-approval? What is it? How could it help you? Well, just imagine you have some money saved up or have equity to invest and you’re thinking about a property purchase – perhaps to live in or as an investment. But how do you know where to start if you don’t have...

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Why use a broker?

Like many people, have you never really gauged why you’d use a broker? Have you ever thought “can’t my bank just organise my finance?” Well sure, but without a broker, it’s a bit like going to a shopping centre, walking into the first shop and buying the third item you try on, because the salesman/woman...

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