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What is the difference between a home loan and an investment property loan?

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  • Investing In Property
If you’re looking at property as a way to invest, you’ll need to understand how investment property loans work and how they’re different to a mortgage on a home that you live in.
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Should I buy a property or sell first?

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  • Buying A Next Home
You’ve been visiting open house inspections for months and you’ve finally found your dream home. The problem is, you haven’t sold the home you’re living in now. Should you dive in and buy – or wait until you’ve sold but risk missing out on the perfect property?
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How much is my property worth?

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  • Investing In Property
  • Buying A Next Home
Interest rates are rising and that means property prices aren’t going up as quickly as they have been in the last few years. In some areas, prices are even going down.
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When is the right time to buy a property?

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  • Buying A First Home
Buying a property is one of the biggest financial decisions you’ll make in your lifetime, so it’s important to think about everything carefully before diving in.
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How can I prepare for higher home loan repayments?

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  • Managing Debt
With the uncertainty about how high rates will go and considering how we’ve been used to low interest rates over the last decade, now is a good time to think about what higher interest rates will mean for you.
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How negative gearing can be a positive for property.

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  • Investing In Property
Gearing is a term used when you borrow money to invest in an asset such as an investment property. Negative, neutral and positive gearing describe whether you’re making a profit or loss, or if you are breaking even after you borrow money for its purchase.
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Making a home loan application when you're self-employed.

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  • Buying A First Home
  • Refinancing
  • Buying A Next Home
Working for yourself can bring a lot of freedom, but the reality of running a business isn't always easy. Challenges include securing a reliable income, keeping expenses under control and staying on top of paperwork. When you add the hassle of securing a home loan, things can feel quite overwhelming.
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The value of conveyancing when buying a home.

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  • Buying A First Home
  • Buying A Next Home
  • Investing In Property
If you’ve been house hunting for some time, you’ve probably heard of conveyancing. But it’s not until you’ve found a place to call home and have had an offer accepted, that you’ll learn how essential it is in becoming a homeowner.
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Documents you need for a mortgage.

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  • Buying A First Home
When you’re looking to become a homeowner, we know you’d rather be spending your time finding that perfect property, instead of worrying about the paperwork you’ll need for your home loan.
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Home loans: Are you in a strong position to buy?

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  • Buying A First Home
A potential downturn in the property market might have you wondering whether you’re in a position to get on the property ladder sooner rather than later.
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Negative equity: what it means and what you can do about it.

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  • Refinancing
As a homeowner, you can usually rely on the value of your property going up over time. But when significant events impact our economy a property downturn could happen, learn what you can do if your home is in ‘negative equity.’
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How to manage your mortgage repayments during Covid-19.

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  • Refinancing
How to manage your mortgage repayments during Covid-19.  
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