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thlo
thlo
2 September 2009

Approval Drama's with Banks????? Anyone else????

Approval Drama's with Banks????? Anyone else????
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lexirm, which bank said they approved it but LMI declined it?

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thlo
Sep 02, 2009 5:16 pm
thlo
thlo
thlo
3 September 2009

How does someone being a guarantor work

How does someone being a guarantor work

You can find more information about home loan guarantors in these threads viewtopic.php?f=31&t=16965&start=0&hilit=guarantor

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thlo
Sep 03, 2009 9:38 pm
thlo
aLLaNNa1
aLLaNNa1
5 September 2009

Time limit for borrowing the loan amount

Time limit for borrowing the loan amount

can someone please help me....im thinking of selling my house to my brother, at below market value. House value is about $390k. My payout figure for this mortgage is…

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aLLaNNa1
Sep 05, 2009 12:07 am
brendondanielle
brendondanielle
6 September 2009

Proof of your ability to pay?

Proof of your ability to pay?

My FIL had to get letter from the bank to say he has the funds. We are in Victoria.

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brendondanielle
Sep 06, 2009 5:33 pm
qwerty
qwerty
7 September 2009

Craigieburn New Home

Craigieburn New Home

Hi Everyone, Am purchasing Land in Craigiebun ! A bit concerned about the following and would like to know others experieces. What is the ROCK removal cost ? How much…

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qwerty
Sep 07, 2009 10:46 am
Innovator
Innovator
9 September 2009

Finance advice needed - REF, Offset

Finance advice needed - REF, Offset

In relation to you wanting to pay the broker, I would offer you this to think about. If he / she was doing there job correctly in the first place, they would have asked…

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Innovator
Sep 09, 2009 1:36 am
jbdave
jbdave
9 September 2009

Question about constructing on land owned by a third party

Question about constructing on land owned by a third party

Interesting. I'm no expert, but a lawyer would have to be contacted in order to facilitate this arrangement. The one issue that stands out for me is that the banks will…

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jbdave
Sep 09, 2009 5:03 pm
thlo
thlo
9 September 2009

Home loan with Commonwealth Bank

Home loan with Commonwealth Bank

thlo, we expect to be signing the contracts for a new property tomorrow. We already have pre-approval. My husband is going overseas on Sunday for…

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thlo
Sep 09, 2009 11:56 pm
thlo
ECOECO
ECOECO
10 September 2009

Homeside Stuffup

Homeside Stuffup

Everywhere... but (supposedly) only…

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ECOECO
Sep 10, 2009 7:24 pm
ECOECO
thlo
thlo
12 September 2009

Credit card debt affects borrowing capacity?

Credit card debt affects borrowing capacity?
1, 2, 3

I agree you don't have to be old to think in this way; ie. spend only what you have, but there are too many temptations to spend what you don't have.

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thlo
Sep 12, 2009 12:14 am
thlo
Hoffies
Hoffies
13 September 2009

Mortgage Protection Insurance Vs Income Protection Insurance

Mortgage Protection Insurance Vs Income Protection Insurance

We have income protection/trauma/death/partial or permenent disability insurance and I think it's great. Our financial advisor set this up…

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Hoffies
Sep 13, 2009 7:41 am
travelbug
travelbug
13 September 2009

Qantas Credit Union

Qantas Credit Union

Hi, what is the rate? Is this for a PPOR or and investment? Hubby works for them. I didn't even think about them. thanks.

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travelbug
Sep 13, 2009 8:48 am
thlo
thlo
13 September 2009

LMI for westpac

LMI for westpac

This is a trade secret. Can't say. ::wink:: But the answer was No when I was last dealing with Westpac (a few months ago).

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thlo
Sep 13, 2009 1:25 pm
thlo
ibfragalot99
ibfragalot99
14 September 2009

Partial discharge on guarantor's property?

Partial discharge on guarantor's property?

thanks for your info, appreciated.

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ibfragalot99
Sep 14, 2009 7:56 pm
ibfragalot99
katherineandadrian
katherineandadrian
17 September 2009

Documents required by Bank for loan

Documents required by Bank for loan

Thanks for the info Thlo

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katherineandadrian
Sep 17, 2009 7:10 pm
trepidman
trepidman
17 September 2009

bank valuation and site works

bank valuation and site works

It includes the site costs. It can also include some external things like a driveway and fences. Used to be some people loaded it up with costs for outdoor spas and the…

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trepidman
Sep 17, 2009 11:21 pm
trepidman
harribeka
harribeka
18 September 2009

Construction Loans & Stage Payments

Construction Loans & Stage Payments

Hi there, If you have already signed your loan contract and the build price is less when finished than you have borrowed, at completion you get the leftover funds. It…

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harribeka
Sep 18, 2009 8:03 pm
harribeka
thlo
thlo
23 September 2009

Do I really need a broker?

Do I really need a broker?
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I found that it was actually not to difficult after the first 3/4 banks, I new what I was looking for, said that straight up, an the bankers…

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thlo
Sep 23, 2009 12:52 pm
thlo
kkatt
kkatt
23 September 2009

Signing contract before getting loan

Signing contract before getting loan

kkatt: wouldn't cba only pay our builder for the carpet, tiles, etc because that is what they valuated? Our tender is roughly the same price as…

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kkatt
Sep 23, 2009 2:33 pm
kkatt
thlo
thlo
23 September 2009

Home Loans for First home Buyers

Home Loans for First home Buyers

Probably the ultimate penalty part of it, that is if you do not buy a first home with the money in that account it all gets transferred to…

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thlo
Sep 23, 2009 2:46 pm
thlo
*frosty*
*frosty*
23 September 2009

UNCONDITIONAL APPROVAL!! WOO-WEEEEE!

UNCONDITIONAL APPROVAL!! WOO-WEEEEE!

Congratulations!!! ::celeb:: ::celeb:: ::celeb:: So exciting! Now the fun stuff begins!

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*frosty*
Sep 23, 2009 4:30 pm
*frosty*
craigandamy
craigandamy
3 October 2009

Final Loan Approval Declined - Can they do this?

Final Loan Approval Declined - Can they do this?

We had a similar situation at the start of the year with our bank and since then things have got alot tougher. Essentially unless you have been given your loan documents…

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craigandamy
Oct 03, 2009 1:10 pm
singlemum2daughters
singlemum2daughters
6 October 2009

anyone with homestart/home loan centre?

anyone with homestart/home loan centre?

michael sa; sorry to hear about the rough move what happened. pm if you prefer. you wouldnt happen to be just across the road from woolies well it would be to your slight…

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singlemum2daughters
Oct 06, 2009 7:46 am
singlemum2daughters
razorman
razorman
8 October 2009

Sell first or get bridging loan?

Sell first or get bridging loan?

Bridging loans really scare me. The interest rate is always high and could could get stuck between properties. Less likely in a booming market but more likely now. Is…

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razorman
Oct 07, 2009 11:57 pm
waranraz
waranraz
8 October 2009

waiting and very nervous for loan approval

waiting and very nervous for loan approval

ive been waiting a while for formal approval with keystart, on tuesday my broker called to tell me keystart where assesing our loan that day , i…

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waranraz
Oct 08, 2009 1:25 pm
waranraz
singlemum2daughters
singlemum2daughters
9 October 2009

Borrowing: A kick in the teeth (and more)

Borrowing: A kick in the teeth (and more)
1, 2

thats good to hear :z: fabulous news... just remember theres always a light at the end of the tunnel.

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singlemum2daughters
Oct 09, 2009 3:58 am
singlemum2daughters
Domenic
Domenic
9 October 2009

Construction Loan payment question

Construction Loan payment question

Thank you for your comments Yeah its interest only until the final payment is due.

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Domenic
Oct 09, 2009 11:10 am
Sierra
Sierra
10 October 2009

Construction loan payments?

Construction loan payments?

no probs. ie. ( The amount owed (x) percent interest rate ) / 356 = Interest per day ... ... $10280 / 356 = $28.88 (per…

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Sierra
Oct 09, 2009 11:48 pm
Sierra
elastic
elastic
12 October 2009

How to save thousands on your mortgage

How to save thousands on your mortgage
1, 2

I agree with Glen Glen, If you think that your PPOR may become a investment property down the track, it is alot better to use the IO/Offset account combination as it…

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elastic
Oct 12, 2009 10:40 am
Trent Davidson
Trent Davidson
13 October 2009

No repayment changes during construction???

No repayment changes during construction???

Hello Everyone, Anz handle their construction lending a little different to other institutions. As during the construction period the lending is Interest Only they have a…

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Trent Davidson
Oct 13, 2009 7:20 pm
Trent Davidson
Trent Davidson
Trent Davidson
13 October 2009

Does Bank require building permits before full appproval?

Does Bank require building permits before full appproval?

Hello Everyone, In my experience as a lender and broker I have found that formal approval can be obtained without having full permit approvals. Plans and specs are a…

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Trent Davidson
Oct 13, 2009 7:50 pm
Trent Davidson
Trent Davidson
Trent Davidson
13 October 2009

Consolidating debts into a Home Loan - Possible??

Consolidating debts into a Home Loan - Possible??

Hey Everyone, GlenGlen is correct. There are a few lenders that will do the Family Equity scenario and assist through using your parents property as a guarantee (provided…

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Trent Davidson
Oct 13, 2009 8:40 pm
Trent Davidson
Ziedrich
Ziedrich
14 October 2009

FHB buying vacant lot

FHB buying vacant lot

Hello, just an update. I called DTF =) They confirned that FHB like myself must pay stamp duty on vacant lot of land. I can then apply for the FHOG when I have a building…

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Ziedrich
Oct 14, 2009 7:02 pm
Trent Davidson
Trent Davidson
19 October 2009

What if titling is delayed for the FHOG

What if titling is delayed for the FHOG

Hello, The two posts above are correct. If you can get some confirmation from your builder etc that there is a delay and a brief outline of the reasons. In this case…

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Trent Davidson
Oct 19, 2009 11:17 am
Trent Davidson
Trent Davidson
Trent Davidson
19 October 2009

HELP! Finance Query re Deposit for Build of 2nd Home & Land

HELP! Finance Query re Deposit for Build of 2nd Home & Land

GlenGlen. Cba does have break costs and compared to other lenders $700 for the DEF isnt that large of a cost. The broker in this case is probably looking at the exposure…

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Trent Davidson
Oct 19, 2009 1:01 pm
Trent Davidson
adrian
adrian
19 October 2009

House prices set to rise 20% within 3 years

House prices set to rise 20% within 3 years
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I'm hoping house rates rise a bit, so I can make a profit on my place in 5 years or so :)

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adrian
Oct 19, 2009 2:44 pm
asterix79
asterix79
22 October 2009

Fixed interest rates

Fixed interest rates
1, 2

As for the issue at hand. To fix or not to fix. I like a lot of other brokers will say 'It really does depend on your individual…

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asterix79
Oct 22, 2009 10:29 am
zoe's mama
zoe's mama
22 October 2009

Feedback on Zincalume roof

Feedback on Zincalume roof

I am building in Bassendean, WA, the builder listed Colorbond as standard, but I chose Zincalume instead as it is cheaper and has better thermal…

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zoe's mama
Oct 22, 2009 3:55 pm
Rizzo
Rizzo
22 October 2009

stupid bank, what to do now?? update

stupid bank, what to do now?? update

lol 4 walls, might do just that :D Trent, no I can't access any view comments button. I did have a missed call and message on my phone from another lady saying she was…

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Rizzo
Oct 22, 2009 8:27 pm
jb_money
jb_money
25 October 2009

Settlement Process.

Settlement Process.

It is relatively simple. Once the loan is approved, the contracts of sale have been exchanged and settlement approaches then the solicitor / conveyancer for the vendor…

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jb_money
Oct 25, 2009 3:17 pm
jb_money
jb_money
25 October 2009

Does a decrease in wage effect anything now?

Does a decrease in wage effect anything now?

If the loan has been advanced already then this is no problem. If the loan has not yet been advanced (construction drawdowns don't count) then it may be a problem…

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jb_money
Oct 25, 2009 3:24 pm
Trent Davidson
Trent Davidson
26 October 2009

Loan for Reno - is this normal ?

Loan for Reno - is this normal ?

For cosmetic renovations that is the case JB. But if you are doing structural renovations and that 80% is based on the existing valuation or the valuation 'prior' to the…

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Trent Davidson
Oct 26, 2009 12:02 pm
Trent Davidson
freddo
freddo
28 October 2009

westpac lmi increase?

westpac lmi increase?

The calculator does not appear to be using new numbers. The numbers are…

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freddo
Oct 28, 2009 10:34 pm
trepidman
trepidman
29 October 2009

First progress payment question

First progress payment question

My bank has asked for a building permit before they will release any funds. Means I had to pay the contract deposit 5% myself. They say I can claim it back once the…

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trepidman
Oct 29, 2009 8:28 pm
trepidman
thlo
thlo
30 October 2009

Valuations coming in short - what did you do?

Valuations coming in short - what did you do?
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We are now talking to another lender out of sheer principle to see what they can do as a fall back as we basically have to cut out…

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thlo
Oct 30, 2009 9:38 pm
thlo
Helyn
Helyn
1 November 2009

Read the fine print before signing home loan contracts

Read the fine print before signing home loan contracts

Our credit union does not charge any deferred establishment fee or early penalty of any sort for paying loan out early.

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Helyn
Nov 01, 2009 5:58 pm
Helyn
Trent Davidson
Trent Davidson
2 November 2009

unconditional approval..

unconditional approval..

Congratulations Brydz05. Enjoy yourself.. It seems it has been quite the wait.. and worth it in the end :D

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Trent Davidson
Nov 02, 2009 9:33 am
Trent Davidson
dragonflychic
dragonflychic
5 November 2009

Keystart unconditional approval

Keystart unconditional approval

Our unconditional took 5-6 weeks from Rams. Keystart probably are flat out at the moment so I wouldn't hold my breath.

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dragonflychic
Nov 05, 2009 4:22 pm
dadandsue
dadandsue
6 November 2009

so angry and confused

so angry and confused

It looks like it was probably built around the World War 2 era. My best guess is 1940-1950

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dadandsue
Nov 06, 2009 6:16 pm

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