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theanonyuser
theanonyuser
24 June 2012

First home buyers question

First home buyers question

If you're in Victoria, as bubblynutter says, you pay stamp duty on the land only. You will also get a reduction on the stamp duty if the house you…

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theanonyuser
Jun 24, 2012 9:54 am
mr.21
mr.21
24 May 2012

FHOG After Construction????

FHOG After Construction????

Not too worry. In my case, it was debited into my account couple of weeks after the first progress payment.

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mr.21
May 24, 2012 11:28 pm
mr.21
Nicole1983
Nicole1983
24 May 2012

Only land loan no construction loan, how to apply for FHOG?

Only land loan no construction loan, how to apply for FHOG?

Hi All, My first Home owners grant and bonus been approved by SRO. First Progress payment paid to builder by bank yesterday, but i didn't got my first Home owners grant…

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Nicole1983
May 24, 2012 10:29 pm
Levonk
Levonk
4 May 2012

Vendor Finance - What to be aware of

Vendor Finance - What to be aware of

First things do you realise you wont be able to get a normal house loan? Land that sizes means you need to look into commercial / rural lending.…

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Levonk
May 04, 2012 3:04 pm
spencer0281
spencer0281
20 April 2012

Another confused noob needing help and advice

Another confused noob needing help and advice

LVR is calculated as follows: Land value + house contract price = A This value is then what you calculate your borrowing on less existing debt.…

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spencer0281
Apr 20, 2012 5:56 pm
Kimmy87
Kimmy87
19 April 2012

Are our heads in the sky? A tricky lending scenario...

Are our heads in the sky? A tricky lending scenario...

Hi 8773, I am also in a similar situation - I am a stay at home Mum of 2 boys and hubby works in the mines - however before all this happened we got ourselves into credit…

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Kimmy87
Apr 19, 2012 12:00 pm
Kimmy87
Barossa Bubbles
Barossa Bubbles
28 March 2012

Finance for a high risk

Finance for a high risk

Glad to hear that your finance has come through. I am up in the Barossa as well, which town is your new purchase in? Look forward to following your renovation posts when…

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Barossa Bubbles
Mar 28, 2012 3:50 pm
Barossa Bubbles
~steph~
~steph~
11 February 2012

Can you have a house mortgaged through two different banks?

Can you have a house mortgaged through two different banks?

Bugger, just as we thought. We are going to ask for a list of exit fees on Monday and see if it is worth breaking the fixed early. Thanks for the replies.

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~steph~
Feb 11, 2012 7:41 pm
srl
srl
11 February 2012

Renovation - line of credit vs construction loan

Renovation - line of credit vs construction loan

Michael, Thanks for your great advice. Yes, loyalty is not something banks value highly. The stamp duty is the piece which has really stuck in our throats. It felt like…

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srl
Feb 11, 2012 10:19 am
ilikethemoon
ilikethemoon
7 February 2012

Q re mortgage amount

Q re mortgage amount

Here is a good thread on the subject :) viewtopic.php?f=1&t=46427

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ilikethemoon
Feb 07, 2012 6:09 pm
ilikethemoon
IncredibleBulk
IncredibleBulk
26 January 2012

Buying a second home Questions

Buying a second home Questions

1. Choose to fix the rate 2. make it P & I 3. keep LVR under 80% ( cash or equity) 4. claim Negative gearing benefit from the loan 5. Close…

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IncredibleBulk
Jan 26, 2012 10:13 pm
hfwangoz
hfwangoz
8 January 2012

How to process home loan when building my own home?

How to process home loan when building my own home?

Thanks guys. ::kiss:: After carefully thinking about my situation, I decided to borrow money for the land only. I will borrow up to 80% of the land value. I will try to pay…

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hfwangoz
Jan 08, 2012 10:24 pm
shape
shape
8 January 2012

ANZ Builder's Pack

ANZ Builder's Pack

So you posted the signed letter of offer back on the 26th?? Given that last week ( Tuesday - Friday ) 3 days were the only working days...i wouldn't be to concern-…

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shape
Jan 08, 2012 11:43 am
shape
ChargerWA
ChargerWA
17 December 2011

Help!!!

Help!!!

See if you can get the tiler to supply the bamboo flooring. You pay him, he pays the bamboo flooring supplier. Even if he puts 5% on top you might still be able to get…

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ChargerWA
Dec 16, 2011 11:54 pm
ChargerWA
oztraze
oztraze
16 November 2011

Queensland Building Boost - 'Eligible Contract?'

Queensland Building Boost - 'Eligible Contract?'

Thanks Michael. Makes a bit of sense now.

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oztraze
Nov 16, 2011 9:34 am
kels
kels
3 November 2011

How much should I expect to pay for a property valuation?

How much should I expect to pay for a property valuation?

Thanks guys, Our lawyer put us in touch with their valuer. It will be $400+GST.

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kels
Nov 03, 2011 4:38 am
btherl
btherl
6 September 2011

mortgage refer service with commission refund

mortgage refer service with commission refund

That's a good point.. though on the refundsdirect website they say this: "You will be contacted by your chosen lenders who will discuss your needs, their products and…

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btherl
Sep 06, 2011 11:00 am
btherl
trishcoastie
trishcoastie
9 August 2011

loan on a rental???

loan on a rental???

yes,thank you soooo much....

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trishcoastie
Aug 09, 2011 2:20 pm
trishcoastie
Shilpa
Shilpa
3 August 2011

HAS ANYONE BOUGHT FURNITURES ON FINANCE OPTION?

HAS ANYONE BOUGHT FURNITURES ON FINANCE OPTION?

Hi Shilpa, I have used the interest free finance options from Harvey Norman and other retailers for years - for items from mattresses to fridges…

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Shilpa
Aug 03, 2011 7:03 pm
Marty McDonald
Marty McDonald
28 July 2011

1% discounts from CBA, ANZ and Suncorp

1% discounts from CBA, ANZ and Suncorp

CBA came out with a published 1% discount off the standard variable rate today for sub 80% LVR loans over $500k. There is certainly a price war going on with other lenders…

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Marty McDonald
Jul 28, 2011 3:39 pm
PhotonSmith
PhotonSmith
27 July 2011

Mortgage insurance under 25s

Mortgage insurance under 25s

Hm not that I know of personally. LMI is only needed when you borrow more than 80% of the value of the property. It should be waived if LVR is less than or equal to 80%,…

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PhotonSmith
Jul 27, 2011 5:04 pm
Marty McDonald
Marty McDonald
21 July 2011

How many credit enquiries?

How many credit enquiries?

Hi, I for one am not convinced that broker inquiries ie agent inquiries dont count against you. If credit score is done automatically and the algorithins are secret how…

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Marty McDonald
Jul 21, 2011 6:20 pm
maximus
maximus
1 July 2011

Calculator / simulator - construction loan

Calculator / simulator - construction loan

Thanks. I decided to do that during the week. It's not the most elegant spreadsheet but at least it enables me to see how the numbers pan out.

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maximus
Jul 01, 2011 10:14 pm
maximus
jb_money
jb_money
12 May 2011

Need some Finance help

Need some Finance help

It looks to me like you are in a great financial position: You will have clear credit (default will no longer be on your file unless it was…

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jb_money
May 12, 2011 9:03 am
shape
shape
6 May 2011

First Home Mortgage Application - too many credit inquiries?

First Home Mortgage Application - too many credit inquiries?
1, 2

I normally dont like to self-promote.. But since this is ur 2nd post. Email me at Michael@shapehomeloans.com.au - and i will be able to help. Regards Michael

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shape
May 06, 2011 4:12 pm
shape
12thofNever
12thofNever
30 April 2011

building new home insurance..

building new home insurance..

Hi TC Welcome We r just like you so many ???? Our builder provided a copy of a BSA Certificate of Insurance to the value of the contract along with a copy of Policy…

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12thofNever
Apr 30, 2011 9:02 pm
adherentfollower
adherentfollower
10 April 2011

Did i make the right decision?

Did i make the right decision?

I think you're right, i just must have misunderstood. Thanks for that

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adherentfollower
Apr 10, 2011 10:42 am
Mclaren
Mclaren
7 April 2011

Best Steps Toward our Goal of Home Ownership?

Best Steps Toward our Goal of Home Ownership?

Sorry to read your sad story and the ramifications that you are still living with because of your husband's caring nature. When we were looking to borrow some money last…

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Mclaren
Apr 07, 2011 4:19 pm
Mclaren
shape
shape
4 April 2011

Yellow Brick Road

Yellow Brick Road

If you get Mark Borris as your broker then you know your in safe hands ahahh :) Our firm have dealt with them once before for a major commercial deal, i find them to be…

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shape
Apr 04, 2011 12:28 am
shape
shape
shape
2 March 2011

disadvantage of getting a loan from small lender

disadvantage of getting a loan from small lender

Awesome! always a bonus not having exit fee :)

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shape
Mar 02, 2011 8:41 am
shape
Helyn
Helyn
1 March 2011

Siwtching lines of credit.

Siwtching lines of credit.

None so blind as will not see. None so deaf as will not hear. Jeremiah 5:21 (paraphrase) Some things never change ::wornout:: As I have stated several times on this forum, I…

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Helyn
Mar 01, 2011 7:57 am
Helyn
shape
shape
27 February 2011

Regarding unconditional approval

Regarding unconditional approval

Welcome Ravi, What do you mean by "indian component?" But either way, the LMI provider does not accept every "pay type" - ie Maternity pay ( only 50% considered) But…

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shape
Feb 27, 2011 9:14 pm
shape
shape
shape
21 February 2011

buying a land... and build soon...

buying a land... and build soon...

Welcome kornjen, applying for consutruction loan: 1. Speak to a mortgage broker or the bank to work out how much you can borrow/ service 2. Find the land you like- make…

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shape
Feb 21, 2011 2:25 pm
shape
jb_money
jb_money
7 February 2011

planning to buy a land which will be registered later

planning to buy a land which will be registered later

Just to let you know any loan that is approved now will be subject to re-assessment prior to settlement. This is not just a valuation, but also a full review of your…

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jb_money
Feb 07, 2011 12:55 pm
shape
shape
25 January 2011

Does anyone know active homebuyers or AHB liquidation?

Does anyone know active homebuyers or AHB liquidation?

Current Affair can't do anything for you as unfortunately they have gone into liqudation. Your best option is through ASIC and the ombudsman - usually takes them 10…

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shape
Jan 25, 2011 4:24 pm
shape
shape
shape
25 January 2011

First Home Buyer Questions

First Home Buyer Questions

just a question, when buying a land do you actually know how much council rates you need to pay per year? is it the same if you are residing on…

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shape
Jan 25, 2011 3:33 pm
shape
ditzydame
ditzydame
24 January 2011

anyone have any comments on ING for home loans

anyone have any comments on ING for home loans

yes the email is a good idea i have spoken to them and sorted it out just a small issue but a potential problem and really it shouldnt have happened as it is a matter of…

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ditzydame
Jan 24, 2011 2:38 pm
kornjen
kornjen
23 January 2011

Mortgage House

Mortgage House

Today, we went to oran park to view some of the builder homes... and I ran pass a guy who is offering home mortgage by the name of Mortgage House. it offers around 6.92 %…

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kornjen
Jan 22, 2011 11:53 pm
flame_on
flame_on
19 January 2011

Bank is still suffing us around grrr

Bank is still suffing us around grrr

I'm joining this debate late, but I have been in the same situation (i.e. bank re-valued six months after unconditional approval only to devalue by approx $20,000 -…

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flame_on
Jan 19, 2011 3:28 pm
flame_on
free will
free will
8 January 2011

use existing property as collateral

use existing property as collateral

Given Australian housing prices are some of the highest in the world, leveraging on investment properties is not what I would call a good investment decision. But of…

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free will
Jan 08, 2011 7:47 pm
jb_money
jb_money
13 December 2010

on-line queries

on-line queries

The online calculators are for the most part useless. They are as a guide only. Serviceability is very complex and the policies & methods of assessment vary signficiantly…

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jb_money
Dec 13, 2010 9:38 am
xquisite
xquisite
6 December 2010

Purchasing IP with PPOR Redraw & Tax Implications

Purchasing IP with PPOR Redraw & Tax Implications

I did this for 6 years (until I sold the unit) and had no problems whatsoever from ATO or the accountant; he worked out percentages in a few…

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xquisite
Dec 06, 2010 9:58 am
dkp
dkp
22 November 2010

Loans for land and house with two banks - possible?

Loans for land and house with two banks - possible?

Thanks all. I don't really intend to have a separate loan or a line of credit. I just wanted to know if it was possible, in which case I may have had some bargaining power…

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dkp
Nov 22, 2010 10:33 pm
ECOECO
ECOECO
18 November 2010

Cost plus contract - bad idea?

Cost plus contract - bad idea?

It's bad, very bad... no incentive to improve on costs, and you don't know what arrangements your builder has, like rebates from suppliers. The trades will be cost plus…

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ECOECO
Nov 18, 2010 6:51 am
ECOECO
kb46
kb46
5 November 2010

How to get insurance for incomplete house

How to get insurance for incomplete house

Perhaps approach an insurance broker?

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kb46
Nov 05, 2010 1:33 pm
emmamartin
emmamartin
27 October 2010

Paying a house with credit card?

Paying a house with credit card?

I ever tried citibank services so but obvious I had no vast knowledge about this but putting a house on a credit card was the best move .

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emmamartin
Oct 27, 2010 1:56 pm
kexkez
kexkez
7 October 2010

Grant

Grant

done

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kexkez
Oct 07, 2010 10:08 am
kexkez
jb_money
jb_money
1 September 2010

Buying out Co-Borrowers

Buying out Co-Borrowers

When there is a change in the borrowers or the owners of the security property then the loan needs to be re-written. What this means is a full loan application from the…

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jb_money
Sep 01, 2010 3:11 pm

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