Teah HammetJul 30, 20212 minSplit LoansDepending on your circumstances, splitting your home loan between fixed and variable interest rates can enable you to get the best of...
Teah HammetJul 30, 20212 minRedrawA redraw facility lets you access extra repayments you have made on your home loan and helps reduce the interest payable. Different...
Teah HammetJul 30, 20211 minRate LockRate lock is an option offered by some banks and lenders that locks in the interest rate offered when you applied for the loan so you are...
Teah HammetJul 30, 20211 minRate for Risk (Risk Based Pricing)Risk based pricing is the interest rate that lenders offer to a client based on factors such as their credit rating, the security type,...
Teah HammetJul 30, 20211 minPrincipal and Interest RepaymentsMost people take on this type of home loan. You make regular repayments on the amount borrowed (the principal), plus you pay interest on...
Teah HammetJul 30, 20215 minMortgage Offset AccountWhat is an offset account? An offset account is a savings account or transaction account linked to your home loan account. The account’s...
Teah HammetJul 30, 20213 minLenders Mortgage InsuranceAchieving the dream of home ownership is one of the most exciting times in your life. However, it also comes with a big challenge – the...
Teah HammetJul 30, 20211 minLender Credit PoliciesLenders have a specific credit policy they use to assess and approve loan applications. A lender’s credit policy is a document that...
Teah HammetJul 30, 20214 minGovernment GrantsThe state and federal governments currently make several different grants available to First Home Buyers. What grants and/or concessions...
Teah HammetJul 29, 20213 minGuaranteesIf you guarantee a loan for a family member or friend, you are known as the guarantor. You are responsible for paying back the entire...
Teah HammetJul 29, 20212 minFrequency of Repayments and Paying Off your Mortgage FasterMaking higher or more frequent payments on your mortgage will save you money and help you pay down your home loan faster. Switch to...
Teah HammetJul 29, 20213 minDifferent ways to repay and access your home loan Most lenders offer different ways to access and/or repay your home loan. Here are some of the more common features lenders offer to home...
Teah HammetJul 29, 20212 minCapitalisation of Lenders Mortgage Insurance PremiumsLenders mortgage insurance (LMI) premiums are payable in two ways: as an up-front fee or by capitalisation. Capitalising your LMI premium...