Should you use a line of credit?
Lines of credit on home loans have been around for a while now and are not a new product in the mortgage marketplace.
However, the problem is that it can be tempting for borrowers to use them as a cash machine that…
Is interest-only lending really that bad?
When it comes to interest-only lending, there are a few factors that determine whether it’s a good or bad strategy for borrowers.
First up, if your whole portfolio is interest-only, then at some point your repayments…
What is land surveying?
The following guest post from Step Surveying provides a glimpse into one of the most fundamental home ownership activities; knowing the exact dimensions of your land. This can be critical in avoiding boundary disputes…
Getting a home loan – A guide for Australian expats
It’s a rite of passage for Australians to head overseas to experience everything that the big wide world has to offer.
This is even more so today with international borders usually open to qualified individuals who…
A guide to your pre-settlement inspection
Once a homebuyer or investor signs on the dotted line there is a bit of a waiting game before the property finally becomes theirs.
During that time, there are a number things that can take place, including building…
Intuitive Finance supports the Clontarf Foundation
Our newest not-for-profit partner
Intuitive Finance supports many great causes and charities such as Challenge & World Vision.
We couldn’t be prouder to announce our newest charity partner, the Clontarf Founda…
When it comes to property you should “Hurry Up and Wait”
There is an old army expression that cautions us to “Hurry up and Wait”, meaning be prepared to leap into action at the drop of a hat, whilst exercising patience just sitting around and waiting for that moment to come…
What will new interest-only lending restrictions mean for investors?
It appears the big stick is out on property investors again.
The Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA) announced on Friday that lenders will have to limit new interest-only loans to 30 per cent of new r…