Resources: Home Buyer Centre
- Auction Tips
So you have found the home you love and it is going to Auction. Nervous times ahead, especially for the inexperienced. Here are some tips to help you buy well. 1. Know where you stand......
- Home loan calculators. A good place to start the home loan search
How much money can I borrow? Use free online home loan calculators Work with an expert to lodge your home loan application Ever wondered how much money you can borrow for a home......
- Banks Fighting for Your Business
The big banks have their boxing gloves on and they're out to fight for your business. Once scrutinised for high fees, poor customer satisfaction and unreliable computer systems the banks are now......
- New Year, new ways to save money
The New Year provides most people one small luxury - extra time at home. Whether you have one day off or are enjoying an extended summer break, consider using some of your free time towards assessing......
- Selecting The Right Mortgage
Have you been focusing on buying a home but giving little thought to how you'll structure the mortgage or secure financing? Hunting for the right mortgage is as important as hunting for the right......
- Australian First Mortgage Voted The Best Non Bank Lender 2010
HIGHER STANDARDS. HIGHER SERVICE. In a little over seven years, the vision of the three Directors of AFM has been realised: to be the BEST NON BANK LENDER* in the country. We knew we weren't......
- The next move is yours
The next move is yours As celebrations of your recent property purchase start to die down, the next thing to consider is whether you should do the removals yourself or call in professional......
- Types of Loans Available
When you first set out to apply for your new home loan, there are some factors you should be aware of. The amount you can borrow generally depends on what you're buying and how much money you......
- Home Loans Process
The Loan Application Process 1. Interview During the interview(s), we will discuss and help you to select the most appropriate product and lender that best suits your needs. Once the most......
- Buying off the Plan
Buying off the plan is the practice of purchasing property when the development is still in the planning stage and is awaiting construction. To assist purchasers many developers provide a......
- Top tips for building your own home
Estimate your budget. Always allow for costs not outlined in the base price. There can always be unforeseen things under the soil when they prepare the base, changes you wish to make......
- Preparing for the big move
Moving home is a stressful time for all concerned, however to simplify this, here are some tips for the "BIG MOVE". It all starts with the right preparation. First Steps Choose your......
- Negotiating a Sale
5 rules for negotiating real estate 1. Do your research on the area and have superior knowledge of the marketplace. Knowledge is power when negotiating. Research is the key here......
- LMI (Lenders Mortgage Insurance)
When borrowing more than the 80% of the value of the property most banks and financial institutions require LMI. This is added to the cost of the loan. Essentially this gives buyers the opportunity......
- Conveyancing
This is the process of transferring the legal ownership of property from one person to another. You may do this yourself however it is recommended that you use a solicitor or licensed conveyancer......
- Document Checklist
In terms of the information required this largely depends on the chosen lender and the type of loan you are applying for. Here is a rough guide on what you need to have when meeting a......
