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FHLDS – First Home Loan Deposit Scheme – How to avoid the waiting list

Mar 30, 2020 by Craig Vaughan

What is the FHLDS Scheme? Usually first home buyers are required to have saved up a 20% deposit or take… Read More

Why is it so hard for Expats to get a Home Loan in Australia?

Oct 6, 2010 by Craig Vaughan

Article outlining the difficulties that Australian Expats face when organising a home loan from overseas. Read More

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6 Common Mistakes Expats make when they go directly to the Bank

May 1, 2010 by Craig Vaughan

1         The bank/s you contact directly do not cater for expat home loans: Credit policy amongst the lenders varies substantially with… Read More

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What is Lenders Mortgage Insurance?

May 8, 2009 by Craig Vaughan

What is Lenders Mortgage Insurance? Lenders Mortgage Insurance was first introduced into Australia by the Australian Government back in 1965… Read More

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Beware of Honeymoon or Introductory interest rates

May 2, 2009 by Craig Vaughan

Beware of Introductory or “Honeymoon” Interest Rates Offers: I recently saw a bank advertising a fixed rate of 2.99%. No… Read More

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Comparison Rates Explained

Mar 1, 2009 by Craig Vaughan

COMPARISON RATES What is a comparison rate? A comparison rate is a tool to help consumers identify the true cost of a loan.… Read More

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Pre-approvals

Feb 1, 2009 by Craig Vaughan

Pre-approval process explained This information is of a general nature only and is intended to give you a brief overview… Read More

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Interest in Advance

Jan 6, 2009 by Craig Vaughan

Interest in Advance: What is interest in advance? Interest in advance is the pre-payment of interest for a set term… Read More

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