

Insurance Claims – What is required for Proof of Ownership?
We recently had a case whereby a client had been broken in to by thieves and had thousands of dollars’ worth of contents stolen. Although...


How to avoid loan default
Late payments and loan defaults leave marks on a credit history that can complicate any effort to refinance or secure a loan in the...


Guaranteeing your child’s loan
Rising house prices are making it increasingly difficult to enter the market. Parents who guarantee their children’s loans can help, but...


Who pays your ‘free’ mortgage broker?
There’s no such thing as a free lunch, but that doesn’t mean you will receive lower levels of service or expertise from a credit adviser...


Explainer: construction loans
If you are thinking of building your own home, you will need to be familiar with the ins and outs of construction loans. Construction...


How to negotiate the best property price
Negotiating the best property price isn’t a matter of swindling a seller. It’s about doing your homework, knowing what you want, knowing...


When was your last home loan health check?
Circumstances can change, leaving your home loan less suitable than it was originally. A home loan health check can reveal if you’re...


Loans for Vacant Land
Whether you are buying land for an immediate build, as an investment or for a ‘one day I will build and live here’ dream, a vacant-land...


Five simple ways to increase loan repayments
Paying off a mortgage can seem relentless – every payment counts of course, but it can seem to be taking forever to make a dent. Here are...