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shape
shape
11 October 2011

Mortgage Paperwork - Where does it normally get sent?

Mortgage Paperwork - Where does it normally get sent?

No set rule.. you or the broker can ask for the paper work to be sent to who ever you like! Regards Michael

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shape
Oct 11, 2011 8:37 am
shape
hutcheee
hutcheee
28 September 2011

What loan do I choose? How do I build before I sell my house

What loan do I choose? How do I build before I sell my house

I actually thought of keeping it and renting it out but if I borrow the money for the land on my current morgage it will take it up to $450K, then when I borrow again for…

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hutcheee
Sep 28, 2011 1:49 pm
hutcheee
investa
investa
24 September 2011

New loan application

New loan application

Wow Trent that answers everything! My broker said she has tried to do it as sperate land loan and construction loan but bank wants it done this way... Maybe im in a higher…

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investa
Sep 24, 2011 7:54 pm
juliettelisa
juliettelisa
24 September 2011

Progress Payments & Construction Loans

Progress Payments & Construction Loans

Our land is fairly flat, so that should help with site costs! Haha, I can completely understand your inability to concentrate! There is a special feel to Laurimar - you…

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juliettelisa
Sep 24, 2011 7:30 pm
mum2matt
mum2matt
19 September 2011

Help with loan options

Help with loan options

Hi Trent, Thanks so much for your detailed post... a few good ideas which I will followup on with the builder. Thanks again for your help, much appreciated. We have got a…

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mum2matt
Sep 19, 2011 9:13 pm
Trent Davidson
Trent Davidson
19 September 2011

Loan may not approved

Loan may not approved

Hi Motion Bee, By the sounds of it your broker hasnt said you 'cant' get a loan.. Just that it MAY make things more difficult. If you are wanting to keep the land I…

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Trent Davidson
Sep 19, 2011 11:38 am
Trent Davidson
ritwick
ritwick
13 September 2011

Home Loan Got Rejected Due To LMI

Home Loan Got Rejected Due To LMI

Hi, @MarkF Thanks for the advice I am aware of the NCCP Act and it will not be any advice but is only on how we overcome difficulties. It will never be on what product…

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ritwick
Sep 13, 2011 3:53 pm
deb17
deb17
5 September 2011

What are our chances?

What are our chances?

Congratulations, that's great news.

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deb17
Sep 05, 2011 2:02 pm
KAN
KAN
26 August 2011

Construction Loan or Not?...

Construction Loan or Not?...

Ours was with a volume…

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KAN
Aug 26, 2011 4:48 pm
shape
shape
22 August 2011

Stamp Duty... I'm out of my depth

Stamp Duty... I'm out of my depth

Hi, Answers to your questions: 1) How and when do I pay my stamp duty? ~$5,370 ( give or take $200) Payable 2 within weeks after settlement. 2) Is this based on my…

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shape
Aug 22, 2011 9:16 pm
shape
Cyclops2344
Cyclops2344
1 August 2011

Financial product comparison websites

Financial product comparison websites

I know of several people that have had unpleasant surprises using financial comparison websites (insurance, home loan...) – namely concerning the so called comparison to…

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Cyclops2344
Aug 01, 2011 11:49 am
Marty McDonald
Marty McDonald
28 July 2011

choice home loans

choice home loans

I have seen this argument many many times before about who is better brokers or banks direct and IMO it comes down to the people you deal with not the institution. Your…

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Marty McDonald
Jul 28, 2011 2:41 pm
Marty McDonald
Marty McDonald
28 July 2011

Not being unconditionally approved before house is complete

Not being unconditionally approved before house is complete

Yes that's right at 75% lvr you have effectively a worst case scenario of a 20% margin for error ie a 95% loan. Certainly not ideal if it were to pass due to lmi cost but…

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Marty McDonald
Jul 28, 2011 2:18 pm
jb_money
jb_money
14 July 2011

Land deposit count as savings?

Land deposit count as savings?

Yes it is counted as a deposit however it may or may not be counted as genuine…

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jb_money
Jul 14, 2011 5:09 pm
travelbug
travelbug
14 July 2011

Definition of residential Home

Definition of residential Home

No you are not entitled to the CGT exemption. If you had lived in it for a while then moved out you would be entitled to claim the exemption under the 6 yr rule. But if…

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travelbug
Jul 14, 2011 2:15 pm
SAEED
SAEED
13 July 2011

Definition of residential Home

Definition of residential Home

I bought a property with my sister 4 years ago , paid most of teh deposit 50/50 and she moved in We were planning to get some work done to the property and sell it mind…

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SAEED
Jul 13, 2011 7:06 pm
shape
shape
5 July 2011

Deposits... i hate banks

Deposits... i hate banks

Hi there, this is almost similar in our case. Our broker ensure us that we are only paying a 5% deposit for the land and home loan.…

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shape
Jul 05, 2011 2:51 pm
shape
Victoria_g06
Victoria_g06
21 June 2011

Advice about Breakfree package from ANZ

Advice about Breakfree package from ANZ

It sounds like the bank staff just didn't understand their product completely. It is quite common as home loans, cheque accounts, credit cards…

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Victoria_g06
Jun 21, 2011 6:56 pm
Victoria_g06
btherl
btherl
7 June 2011

Personal Loan - who to go with?

Personal Loan - who to go with?

If you're considering a personal loan, you can also consider a credit card balance transfer as well for part of the amount. You don't need to have an outstanding balance…

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btherl
Jun 07, 2011 10:32 am
btherl
Lusitano
Lusitano
15 May 2011

home loan and how to get one

home loan and how to get one

Hi vsters, Couple of points: 1. Your income can be acceptable to a lender in a variety of ways. - Full time employment - usually 6 months minimum. Sometimes 3 months will…

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Lusitano
May 15, 2011 12:31 pm
bigbaby
bigbaby
13 May 2011

Use Equity to reduce interest?

Use Equity to reduce interest?

ahh yeh i see. thanks all. :D once i wrote down the figures it made more sense. lol.

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bigbaby
May 13, 2011 2:43 pm
jb_money
jb_money
12 May 2011

Borrowing power and overtime

Borrowing power and overtime

The lending policies for vary significantly between the major…

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jb_money
May 12, 2011 8:51 am
shape
shape
19 April 2011

CGT Questions

CGT Questions

True, Maybe shoot them an email? im not sure if ATO responses to email or not tho.... Regards Michael

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shape
Apr 19, 2011 11:43 am
shape
jb_money
jb_money
7 April 2011

Genuine savings and amount able to borrow questions

Genuine savings and amount able to borrow questions

You should be fine to qualify for a loan the way you are now. Firstly genuine…

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jb_money
Apr 07, 2011 9:29 am
James_smith
James_smith
2 April 2011

Debt Consolidation via Home loan Topup

Debt Consolidation via Home loan Topup

Hi jb_money, Thanks for your great insight. Refinancing is an option if Bankwest doesnt want to topup the loan as it doesnt make sense for me to pay high rate personal…

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James_smith
Apr 02, 2011 11:45 am
shape
shape
30 March 2011

getting a homeloan

getting a homeloan

wakeboardandy - IF you look at your CR file, it sometimes states the amount your cc was initially applied for " Dec 2010 | HSBC | unsecured CC | amount $10,000 " - as…

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shape
Mar 30, 2011 9:29 am
shape
jb_money
jb_money
25 March 2011

Financing development of 2 townhouses

Financing development of 2 townhouses

Glad I could help, good luck with your project!

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jb_money
Mar 25, 2011 5:52 pm
shape
shape
20 March 2011

Super Rate

Super Rate

Thanks, revive your email- my team will work on the file tomorrow. Regards Michael.

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shape
Mar 20, 2011 7:25 pm
shape
Moonahgirl
Moonahgirl
7 March 2011

NAB Advertising Technique

NAB Advertising Technique

I know this is 2 weeks old now - but REALLY!? This is a just markting tool it changes nothing - a survey of customers showed bank customers were the most loyal to a brand…

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Moonahgirl
Mar 07, 2011 12:58 pm
shape
shape
3 March 2011

Do we stand a chance?

Do we stand a chance?

Yes advantage is slightly different, NAB has 2 co-brands they sell under. Similar to Qantas having Jetstar- different target audience. Regards Michael

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shape
Mar 03, 2011 11:41 am
shape
zeena
zeena
2 March 2011

Building Valuation has come back less

Building Valuation has come back less

Thanks guys for your posts- sorry its taken me soo long to reply. Our situation stands as this, we're still $20,000 short. But since CBA are now offering 95% LVR, we…

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zeena
Mar 02, 2011 7:57 am
Eskay40
Eskay40
28 February 2011

Tax on an investment property

Tax on an investment property

Hi Murphy11, Also with regards to the Depreciation, you don't just depreciate the building. Get a real Quantity Surveyor in there to do a "depreciation schedule". They…

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Eskay40
Feb 28, 2011 8:03 am
Eskay40
rajan_g4
rajan_g4
22 February 2011

Converting home loan -- 90% to 85%

Converting home loan -- 90% to 85%

Thanks lunchtime. yeah i guess thats the best option, especially when I dont exactly know what the site cost would be, land settles in mid april, maybe would need to use…

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rajan_g4
Feb 22, 2011 10:13 pm
rajan_g4
shape
shape
21 February 2011

Only 5% deposit...

Only 5% deposit...

Hi rajan_g4 -we meet again old friend....:) Regards Michael

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shape
Feb 21, 2011 8:42 pm
shape
Domizm
Domizm
15 February 2011

Land Tax Penalty - Advice please!!

Land Tax Penalty - Advice please!!

Definetly not stamp duty, paid that as well. We are paying the developers land tax for the year 2011, he was the owner still on 31/12/2012 howver as we missed settlement…

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Domizm
Feb 15, 2011 10:39 am
rajan_g4
rajan_g4
15 February 2011

3yr Special Economiser with Comm Bank

3yr Special Economiser with Comm Bank

Ohh yeah, they have the same loan with lower int rates. There are a few differences, but eventually I ll be saving $300 if I can successfully switch over to NAB from this…

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rajan_g4
Feb 15, 2011 7:02 am
rajan_g4
shape
shape
9 February 2011

ING Constuction/Mortgage Simplifier loan

ING Constuction/Mortgage Simplifier loan

Hi, I normally dont suggest ING for construction ( because of the rate) There are plenty that offer lower rates for construction - Westpac (7.16% - after construction…

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shape
Feb 09, 2011 8:07 pm
shape
jb_money
jb_money
7 February 2011

What to lodge to valuer to try and get maximum valuation

What to lodge to valuer to try and get maximum valuation

Very few banks finance partially complete properties. It sounds like you have a lot of equity which can be a big help in these situations. If I were you I would approach…

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jb_money
Feb 07, 2011 12:51 pm
shape
shape
26 January 2011

Partially completed house? - Value?

Partially completed house? - Value?

Hiya, The story so far? -Renovating and extending a house. -Got it to lock up ourselves. Financed it with approx $50K of our own money -We…

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shape
Jan 26, 2011 12:52 am
shape
shape
shape
25 January 2011

do you need a deposit for a building loan?

do you need a deposit for a building loan?

hi people just wondering if you need a deposit when applying for a building loan or do they use the fhog. Reason im asking is that my bank has asked…

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shape
Jan 25, 2011 3:36 pm
shape
shape
shape
22 January 2011

Employment issues =( Totally LOST faith!!

Employment issues =( Totally LOST faith!!

Government grant is not considered "genuine saving". sorry

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shape
Jan 21, 2011 11:15 pm
shape
shape
shape
22 January 2011

No LMI for LVR of 90%?

No LMI for LVR of 90%?

Hi Michael, We're in the same situation as you. However, our lender has advised we would still pay the same amount of LMI. We've got exactly 10%…

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shape
Jan 21, 2011 11:11 pm
shape
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KerryF
Jan 11, 2011 8:35 pm
KerryF
shape
shape
6 January 2011

Switching jobs, been in the same industry for 20 months

Switching jobs, been in the same industry for 20 months

In short, it depends on the lender - some credit union such as BMC have a product line where probation is fine- but you must be in the same industry for more hten 24 month…

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shape
Jan 06, 2011 12:37 pm
shape
jb_money
jb_money
24 December 2010

House and Land package- cheap land price? Revalue?

House and Land package- cheap land price? Revalue?

Never expect miracles from bank valuers! If you have strong sales evidence to support your estimated value then please give the list of sales to the valuer, it is always…

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jb_money
Dec 24, 2010 4:16 pm
Deemaree
Deemaree
16 December 2010

My Home loan Predicament

My Home loan Predicament

95% would require mortgage insurance I believe

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Deemaree
Dec 16, 2010 8:28 pm
Deemaree
zozo
zozo
7 December 2010

Simple question but can't find the answer, re: grants

Simple question but can't find the answer, re: grants

If you ring the State Revenue Office they can confirm this for you. I've called them previously and they were very helpful.

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zozo
Dec 07, 2010 10:02 am
Romani
Romani
23 November 2010

Valuation dillema...

Valuation dillema...

$456k is not little , a lot higher:) The bank is yet to come with the new valuation and it has been more than a week since we applied for revaluation..not sure why they…

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Romani
Nov 23, 2010 2:22 pm
acrebuild1
acrebuild1
19 November 2010

Construction Loan......Help

Construction Loan......Help

Just incase anyone wanted to know what happened in our case - commbank came through with the goods, we refinanced our investment property and land and drew on some of the…

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acrebuild1
Nov 19, 2010 9:06 pm
McLovin
McLovin
17 November 2010

Buying land with small deposit, can it be done?

Buying land with small deposit, can it be done?

Hey Rellie, we're looking at the Cranbourne / Clyde areas in Melbourne, Victoria. Thanks for the tip RE the unconditional finance thing, we'll keep our eyes on that one.

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McLovin
Nov 17, 2010 5:35 pm

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