How long have you been chewing the same bone?
How Long Have You Been Chewing The Same Bone? With interest rates at record lows, now is a great time to check what you are paying on your biggest monthly…
Patrick Cranshaw, a Certified Mortgage Professional for over 21 years, founded North Brisbane Home Loans in 2002. His career began with ANZ Bank in New Zealand, where he progressed over 16 years to a Business Banking role in Virginia. After moving to Brisbane in 2000, Patrick led the QLD market for a home loan agency, helped set up the REMAX Real Estate Finance division, and practiced as a broker.
The real cost of raising kids Tots, Tweens and Teens – the Real Cost of Raising Kids
[cmsms_row][cmsms_column data_width=”1/1″][cmsms_text] Helping children live their ‘tween-age dream’ comes at a hefty price for Australian parents, according to Suncorp Bank research which revealed 9 to 11 year olds have surpassed…
Why get pre-approved?
Why Get Pre-approved? When you are ready to buy your home, make sure you are really ready. Get a mortgage broker to work out with you what you can afford…
What not to do before you buy your next home
What Not to Do Before You Buy Your Next Home We have recently had a number of clients who have sold their homes and are looking to buy again. One…
Relax and take some time to review your finances
Relax and take some time to review your finances Christmas is over. Credit card bill is due at end of the month. School fees due sometime in February or before.…
I want a home loan now!
I want a home loan now Why do some people wait until the last minute to do stuff? Important stuff. Stuff that will make a big impact on their life,…
WHY DO BANKS TAKE SO LONG AT CHRISTMAS TO APPROVE LOANS?
Why Do Banks Take So Long At Christmas To Approve Loans? Some people including real estate agents seem disturbed when we tell our clients this time of the year to…
WHY AN ENGAGEMENT RING WAS A DEAL BREAKER
What Not to Do Before You Buy Your Next Home Picture this – newly wedded couple, buying their first home. We had discussed getting a pre-approval and they were…
MAKING BUSINESS EASIER FOR THE SELF-EMPLOYED
Making Business Easier For The Self-employed Running a small business can be challenging enough, without the worry of managing finances or sourcing additional working capital. I saw some recent statistics…
I NEED TO PAY OFF ALL MY OTHER EXPENSES BEFORE I CAN APPLY FOR A HOME LOAN?
I Need To Pay Off All My Other Expenses Before I Can Apply For A Home Loan? This is a first home buyer myth. And it’s not true! You…