Refinancing a fixed rate home loan: should I do it?
Refinancing a fixed rate home loan: should I do it? Is your current mortgage term about to end, and are you considering refinancing it? Refinancing a fixed rate home loan…
How Do I Calculate My Borrowing Capacity When Refinancing?
Patrick CranshawPatrick 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…
How can I prevent mortgage stress?
What is mortgage stress and how to prevent it in Australia? It’s not uncommon to feel a measure of finance-related stress in Australia from time to time. When you’re planning…
What to do when your fixed rate mortgage ends?
My fixed rate mortgage is coming to an end. The rates are insane right now; what can I do? If you’re feeling the pressure of the successive cash rates thus…
Home loan application rejected — now what?
Attention Brisbane first home buyers! Have you had one too many home loan application rejections? Don’t worry, you’re not alone. Many people face the same dilemma and are left wondering…
Buying a second home? Here are 5 tips
Buying a second home can be an exciting and rewarding experience, but it can also come with its own set of challenges. Whether you’re looking for a vacation home, a…
Should I get a home loan with a redraw facility
Should I get a home loan with a redraw facility? Brisbane first home buyers: are you trying to figure out which Brisbane home loan is best for you right now?…
In The Know: 5 Australian Real Estate Market Trends for 2023
Nobody knows what the future holds, but that doesn’t stop us from trying to predict it. For starters, we think Aussies will start feeling the real pinch next year when…
Wrapping up 2022: What went down in the Australian Real Estate Market + What we can expect in 2023
The year 2022 has come and gone, and with it, a whirlwind of activity within the Australian real estate market. Here’s a look back at some of the most significant…
Industry secrets for First Home Buyers
Patrick CranshawPatrick 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…