by Phil | Jul 10, 2017 | General Finance
Are you on a variable rate home loan? If so, chances are your bank has tried to increase your interest rate at some point. Even if the Reserve Bank keep rates on hold, banks still have the ability to increase your rate whenever they choose. Normally the rate will only...
by Phil | Jul 6, 2017 | General Finance
Websites offering the ability to obtain a home loan online are becoming more popular – not only in Australia but also globally. These platforms offer what is known as ‘robo-advice’ – guidance and help provided online, instead of by a real person. Such advances in...
by Phil | Feb 21, 2017 | General Finance
As you would be aware, there’s some movement in the market at the moment around differing lenders appetite for certain customer segments. I’d like to confirm that Smartline Home Loans Mandurah remains committed to our customer base and we remain open for business for...
by Phil | Jan 5, 2017 | General Finance
$15,000 First Home Buyers Grant. On 27 December 2016, the Government announced a temporary $5,000 boost to the FHOG. Eligible first home buyers who enter into a contract between 1 January and 31 December 2017 to purchase or construct a new home, and owner builders who...
by Phil | Dec 14, 2016 | General Finance
Get down low and go go go. You might remember this slogan from a series of fire safety adds but this is also a good way to treat your mortgage. Get your fees and interest rates low and make additional payments as often as you can. Record low interest rates offer us...