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Tony Ibrahim
Senior Journalist
Will a limited credit history affect my home loan application?
If you’re approaching a bank for a home loan, then odds are you’re asking six figures or more. And before banks deposit it into your account, they want to know they’ll receive their investment back.
Home Loans
16 Oct, 2020
5 min read
Jodie Humphries
Personal Finance Editor
Answers to your questions about home loan documents required for self-employed workers
If you have questions about what home loan documents for self-employed workers lenders usually ask for we can help explain what documents are needed and why.
Home Loans
05 Oct, 2020
4 min read
Jodie Humphries
Personal Finance Editor
Do bank employees get better mortgage rates?
You may not get a preferred home loan rate just because you work at the bank. Consider comparing offers from different lenders before applying for a home loan.
Home Loans
04 Oct, 2020
5 min read
Georgia Brown
Personal Finance Editor
Will a HECS or HELP debt affect your credit score?
While your uni days might now be a thing of the past and your focus is on the future, you may be left wondering if your student debt will rear its ugly head.
Home Loans
03 Oct, 2020
5 min read
Jodie Humphries
Personal Finance Editor
What credit score do I need to buy a home?
When you are starting the home loan application process, you could have some anxious moments about how lenders will view your application. Typically, lenders look at factors such as age, occupation, and income. In addition to those, your credit score plays an important role in evaluating your application.
Home Loans
02 Oct, 2020
5 min read
Jodie Humphries
Personal Finance Editor
How to qualify for a home loan if self-employed
If you’re self-employed, home loan qualifications can depend on how long you’ve been self-employed. Check the details of all home loan options available to you.
Home Loans
02 Oct, 2020
4 min read
Mark Bristow
Personal Finance Editor
What you should know about home loan criteria for self-employed borrowers
Your friends and family may have given you a lot of info about applying for home loans, but does it all still apply to you if you’re self-employed? Special home loan criteria may apply for self-employed borrowers, so it’s important to be prepared to help ensure you get a home loan that will suit your needs.
Home Loans
20 Sep, 2020
5 min read
Mark Bristow
Personal Finance Editor
Does HECS/HELP debt affect home loans?
If you have a university education in Australia, you’ll likely also have a HECS/HELP debt. It’s still possible to get your first home loan with a higher education debt owing, though like other outstanding loans, it could potentially affect your mortgage application.
Home Loans
15 Sep, 2020
4 min read
Mark Bristow
Personal Finance Editor
Can you include renovation costs in a mortgage?
Traditional real estate advice says to buy the worst house in the best street – you can pay less today and renovate tomorrow. But renovating still costs money, so you may want to look into the options for using your home loan to help take care of your budget.
Home Loans
11 Sep, 2020
5 min read
Mark Bristow
Personal Finance Editor
What is a reverse mortgage, and what are the risks?
A reverse mortgage is a financial product that allows retirees to unlock the value of their family home. Sometimes called an equity release loan, a reverse mortgage lets you access a lump sum, line of credit or income stream to support your lifestyle in retirement. But just like any other financial product, there are risks involved with reverse mortgages, which you should be aware of before you apply.
Home Loans
07 Sep, 2020
5 min read
Mark Bristow
Personal Finance Editor
Can I get a home loan with no credit history?
If you prefer to avoid borrowing money wherever possible, you may run into some trouble when it comes to buying property. Not only is a home loan almost essential when it comes to Australian real estate, but having no credit history could make your mortgage application a little bit more challenging.
Home Loans
01 Sep, 2020
4 min read
Mark Bristow
Personal Finance Editor
How low could home loan rates go?
With Australia entering its first recession in decades, banks and mortgage lenders are eager to sign up new customers, and are making discounted interest rates available to first home buyers and refinancers. Large and small banks have been slashing both fixed and variable interest rates, and may continue to compete by offering further discounts.
Home Loans
06 Jul, 2020
2 min read
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