THE 3 C’S OF LENDING

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Collateral, Capacity, and Character When I first started in lending many years ago – these were the pillars of any lending assessment made by a bank. And it has not…

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DO YOU NEED TO REFINANCE YOUR HOME LOAN?

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Do You Need to Refinance Your Home Loan If you’ve only taken out your home loan in the last few years, refinancing is probably the last thing on your mind.…

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CAN I USE FAMILY AS A GUARANTEE?

blogBy Pat Cranshaw - North Brisbane Home Loans02/06/2015Leave a comment

With increasing property prices, and also the required 20% deposit to avoid mortgage insurance some young people are looking to the family for assistance to buy their first home. After…

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WHAT DO RECENT BANK POLICY CHANGES MEAN TO ME?

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You may have heard about recent changes to major bank policies and interest rates etc. These are big changes that are affecting buyers and investors all over Australia. Basically APRA…

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WHAT IS A MORTGAGE BROKER?

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Mortgage brokers are professionals in the home loan industry. They work with you to determine your borrowing needs and how much you can borrow. Brokers help ensure you don’t take…

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SHOULD I USE A MORTGAGE BROKER?

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Should I Use A Home Loan Mortgage Broker In Brisbane? There are many reasons why people need a credit or to borrow money. And there are many different types of…

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WHAT ARE BEST LOANS FOR SELF-EMPLOYED?

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What Are Best Loans For Self-employed? When you’re self-employed and want to obtain a loan, for example for the purchase of your new home, there are certain restrictions and additional…

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WHAT DO CHANGING BANK POLICIES MEAN FOR YOU?

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What Do Changing Bank Policies Mean For You? In our lives, we are often assaulted by a battery of policies and rules. There are government policies governing the way we…

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REFINANCING – THE STORY AND WHY YOU SHOULD CONSIDER IT

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Refinancing is the option for you to convert one or more existing debts into one consolidated long-term debt. Essentially it allows you to treat your debts as Playdoh – You…

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HOW DO I APPLY FOR A HOME LOAN?

blogBy Pat Cranshaw - North Brisbane Home Loans11/05/2015Leave a comment

How Do I Apply For A Home Loan? Home loans can be a daunting thing to do, especially for first time home buyers, or people who have never dealt with…

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