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What is borrowing capacity?

What is borrowing capacity?

Strict regulations in the Australian banking industry mean that lenders have a legal responsibility to ensure that their customers can afford to repay their loans. Borrowing capacity is one of the three major points used to determine whether a loan can be approved,...
10 Smart Ways to Use Your Tax Return

10 Smart Ways to Use Your Tax Return

It’s that time of the year again, sending us scrambling for the last years’ documentation in order to claim the maximum amount on our tax returns. Most Australians are lucky enough to receive a refund at tax time, and rather than spending it on luxury items, clothes...
Doctor, Lawyer or Accountant? Save on LMI

Doctor, Lawyer or Accountant? Save on LMI

One of the hardest parts of securing a home loan is saving the 20% deposit required by Australian lenders. Fortunately, medical professionals, lawyers and accountants are eligible for an LMI waiver from the major banks and most smaller lenders, meaning that they can...
The 6 Emotional Stages of Buying a House

The 6 Emotional Stages of Buying a House

Julius Shulman a great American architectural photographer said, “What Good is a Dream House if you haven’t got a Dream” Rightly said, everyone dreams of buying that perfect home, but from the moment you start building those castles in air to the time the castle comes...