Australia Mortgage News

Sydney-based INKOM Wealth Management joined the latest technology trends and released a suite of mobile applications offering access to 2 million financial instruments from 162 global exchanges, mortgage, tax and investment apps.

Figures from Terri Scheer Insurance show that Australia-wide, 20 per cent of its insured landlords own rental property outside the state or territory in which they currently live.

Global Home Solutions, a kit home housing provider, have recently unveiled a range of new housing plans that they claim will take the ‘industry by storm’.

Do you sigh in complete exasperation when the topic of home ownership is broached? Are you one amongst many who believes that home ownership is beyond their grasp? Read on for some optimistic and thoroughly encouraging news. Home Addressed is here!

Increases in Australian rental prices are driving interest in NRAS properties as tenants seek rent price relief and investors capitalise on increased yields and low vacancy rates.

A fresh, innovative company assists home loan borrowers win up to $3150 when refinancing their loans

Ethan Affordable Housing is proceeding with a new planning application to develop a Supported Accommodation development in the heart of the Darwin CBD.

A new free property rental market website service launched to help tenants finding suitable rental properties. Simple and straight forward assistance, a one stop shop with fast solution. Saves approaching numerous real estate agents and websites.

A back of the envelope analysis on the recent developments in the rate rises on and off saga!

One very rare find in the Sydney real estate market is about to go under the hammer - and with this house for sale Willoughby has moved to the top of the must-see list.

Not all mortgage brokers are the same and here is something you should consider

A new generation of borrowers is finding it increasingly challenging to secure a home loan, despite having the financial means to meet repayments.

Self employed business owners taking advantage of every claim at tax time could be severely limiting their borrowing capacity. Minimising taxable income means reduced access to home loans and borrowing capacity.

Online Preapprovals are not worth the paper they emailed on

online calculators of borrowing power are a waste of time. This article explains why

Smartline Personal Mortgage Advisers has partnered with Aon Financial Planning & Protection to extend its risk insurance offering.

Since the mid 90s Australian mortgage providers have been operating under well-constructed regulatory guidelines designed to encourage responsible lending. Depending on the lenders risk management policies your capacity to borrow will vary greatly.

An unprecedented number of home-owners will come out their fixed rate home loan in the next six to 12 months, with many unsure what their next move should be in an environment of rising interest rates.

There is a lot more to sourcing and managing the finance around your investment property purchase than simply telling your bank how much deposit you’ve got, what security you are offering and getting a loan ‘off the shelf’.

Rising rents and lack of available rental properties is a cause of concern for many Australians. Could buying a home instead provide a solution? It may not be as difficult as it seems.

When it comes to choosing to timber flooring, it is highly advisable to use only quality timber. So how do we ensure that the timber we are choosing for our homes is the best as it will will add value to your home. The timber floor also makes homes

Anthony Parker has discovered Home Foreclosure Survival Tactics - a guide that offers essential advice for victims of mortgage foreclosure.

As interest rates rise and home owners struggle to meet their mortgage repayments, more people will be faced with having to sell their homes.

Intellichoice has formed working partnerships with a number of major property developers so as to honour their commitment to provide value for clients.

$2.5 billion in mortgage protection policies

Local Mortgage Broker Anthony Smith has notched up 10 years service with Mortgage Choice. Anthony has earned plenty of respect for his industry knowledge along the way, as well as many hotly contested awards.

86% of Australians who purchased their first home in the last two years do not regret buying, according to the results of the national 2010 Mortgage Choice Recent First Homeowners Survey.

Hot on the heels of Easter holidays, April is traditionally a prime time for potential property buyers to hop along to a number of inspections in the hunt for a suitable purchase.

While your home loan might be the right one for you at the time you take it out, you should review the loan regularly, as there might be a more suitable option as your circumstances change, or as new products are launched.

housing resales on the Sunshine Coast have shown an 8% lift in value last year.

Lenders will always tell you what they need to ethically and legally but you need to remember that while they want to help you, their business needs are their primary consideration. Here's eight key points to consider when getting a investment loan.

It is estimated that 30-40% of home loan applications are people looking to refinance. However, Smartline Personal Mortgage Advisers has warned those considering refinancing to fully consider the exit costs associated with changing loan or lender.

The owner builder system was developed by builders for builders/renovators to assist in the management of new home and major renovation construction.

Potential property investors looking to take advantage of higher rental yields and relaxed buyer competition should take note that a number of these lenders are introducing special offers for limited periods.

Home loan interest rates are regularly in the news, but have been more so than ever in the past week. This has been due to the Reserve Bank of Australia’s third rate rise in as many months and the responses of the ‘big four’ banks.

Smartline has formally merged with Western Australian broking group Mortgage Force, making the new group one of Australia’s largest franchised broking companies.

Australia’s largest independently-owned mortgage broker, Mortgage Choice is pleased to see the ABS housing finance data for December 2009 showing some positive signs despite interest rates beginning to rise in October.

The pros and cons of buying your own home versus renting and channelling surplus funds into investments are both financial and emotional. Read more from the Managing Director of Australia's award winning mortgage broker - Smartline.

MortgageCorp Australia announces the launch of MortgageBot.com.au Australia’s first true online mortgage broker and home loan comparison engine.

In the last 12 months, Australia’s retail mortgage market has seen unprecedented volatility – spurred on by Federal home loan grants, reduced cash rate, tougher lending criteria, and a shrinking real estate market....

For the second consecutive quarter rental growth has remained flat. Despite a flat rental market, demand for the Sydney real estate market remains strong, yields are still high and demand remains strong.

The mistaken beliefs that all banks are the same and there is little competition in the Australian lending market could be costing borrowers thousands of dollars, according to Smartline Personal Mortgage Advisers.

Specialist lender, RAMS Home Loans today announced a reduction in a broad range of fees, including exception fees.

Australian property investors are fast approaching the ‘perfect storm’ of a flattening property market, low interest rates and rising yields which could present once-in-a-lifetime opportunities.

Topfranchise.com.au ranked Smartline number one in its latest top 10 list released this week, following a comprehensive survey of franchisees from some of the best known franchise systems across the country.

RAMS Home Loans today announced the introduction of paperless processing for all its home loan applications.

The recent Federal Government Insulation Rebate has seen thousands of Victorians taking advantage of the Free Ceiling Insulation. It is estimate that over 500,000 Victorian Homeowners are eligible for the insulation Rebate.

The Australian Federal Government recently announced the $4bn home energy insulation rebate for Australian Homeowners that don't have ceiling insulation or ineffective ceiling insulation. The rebate will help over 2.2 million Australian homes.

The Insulation Rebate announced by the Federal Government has seen Australian Homeowners lining up to take advantage of the $1600 Free Ceiling Insulation offer. The Home energy rebate is available to over 2.2 Million Australian homeowners.

Renting out car spaces is the latest great idea that people have found to help pay off their spiraling debts and breathe a little easier during these difficult economic times.