The 2020 bushfire season has left many Australians devastated without homes and livelihood. Even more devastating is that so many of those affected by the bushfires are underinsured. Our partners at Mortgage Express offer tips to understanding what events and damage can be covered by insurance as a vital first step in assessing whether or not you have the right cover for your home.
Topics: Property Management, Investment Property, Insurance, Underinsurance, Home Loan Advice, Mortgage Protection Insurance, Home and Contents Insurance, Vehicle Insurance
Getting a home loan pre-approval puts you in the best position if you’re planning to buy property. What’s more, a pre-approval is essential if you’re bidding for property in an auction. While a home loan pre-approval may be conditional, it gives you a relatively secure assurance of the amount a lender is willing to loan you and how much your repayments will be. Here are 3 things you need to know about home loan pre-approvals from our partners at Mortgage Express.
Topics: Pre-approvals, Home Loan Advice, Mortgage Advice, Buying property in Australia, Australia Mortgage Broker, Home loan pre-approval
Tighter regulations have made it tougher than ever for non-resident buyers to buy property in Australia. While the process may seem near impossible to navigate, once you understand the framework the Government uses to approve applications, it’s actually fairly straightforward. Take a look at what you need to know.
Topics: Mortgage Broker, Lenders, Home loan rates, Australia Mortgage, Home Loan Advice, FIRB, Buying property in Australia, Non-resident buyers