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First home buyer profile

By Buying My First Home, News
Caitlin and Joel Loan amount: $670,000. Monthly repayments: $2700. Grants accessed: First homeowner $15,000 and 2020 HomeBuilder $25,000. Deposit: 15 per cent plus 5 per cent guarantor finance to reach the 20 per cent threshold required to avoid paying Lender's Mortgage Insurance (LMI).   While 2020 was the year many…
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Beating end-of-term blues

By Finance Help, News
Millions of Australians on low fixed-rate loans will be bracing for impact when they expire in the next year. It's time to get prepared to manage the bill shock of coming off a fixed rate. Don't panic but start planning Until recently, many Australian mortgage holders have only ever experienced…
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Chill out zones

By Home Lifestyle Tips, News
Great outdoor areas can add tens of thousands to the value of your home, not to mention the added enjoyment of spending time in the garden with family and friends. Landscaping is also one of the few home improvements that can actually increase in value over time as plantings mature.…
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Invoicing e-volves

By Business Loan Help, News
Ready or not, here comes e-invoicing! The problem with e-invoicing is a lot of businesses haven't heard of it, and those that have, often misunderstand it. It's one of the reasons the Australian Tax Office is launching the first e-invoicing week from August 15-21 to raise awareness among business owners…
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Monthly Winner for August 2022

By Competitions, News
Congrats to our August Winner – Magie wins a $500 Coles Myer voucher! We appreciate your feedback, that’s why each month we give our customers who have recently settled a loan the chance to go in the competition to win a small thank-you gift. This month’s winner is Magie, and…
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Subscribe And Like

By Business Loan Help, News
Why all businesses should consider the subscription megatrend. The subscription business model is exploding and it's no longer just the domain of streaming services or cheese-of-the-month clubs. Businesses from coffee shops to law firms and even airlines are jumping aboard monthly payment plans. Could it be an avenue for your…
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Train To Beat The Drain

By Business Loan Help, News
Struggling to find qualified staff? Why not upskill the ones you have? The answer to the skills shortage could be under your nose. Here are five reasons this financial year is the perfect time to invest in staff training... 1. The pay-off is literal: Training isn't an expense; it's an…
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Good News for Brokers on Hardship Reforms

By News
Financial hardship reforms have now been implemented as of the commencement of the new financial year. This means financial hardship arrangements shall now be reflected on your client’s credit reports allowing lenders further insight into your client's creditworthiness. The new reforms will allow mortgage brokers to be further informed regarding…
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