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The dirty truth behind payday lenders

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It’s not uncommon for Australians to need help with cash between paycheques. Some businesses have taken advantage of these times in need, and they’re known as payday lenders. Essentially, these businesses can provide you with fast cash, but you’ll pay it back at an exorbitant interest rate. For the majority of the population, this is not the best way to get money.

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Refinancing to consolidate debts

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We all know life can get messy.

Chances are you’re juggling a career, family and social life, all whilst trying to earn enough money to pay off your mortgage and other debts you’ve accumulated over time. Keeping track of all these small payments can feel like an overwhelming burden.

I have a solution that could make your life easier.

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What is LVR?

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The mortgage industry is a wide, wondrous world with a language all of its own. One of the many acronyms bandied about is ‘LVR’, which stands for ‘loan-to-valuation ratio’. Here’s what it means:

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A family pledge loan facility could help you buy your first home

Family Pledge Loan

Rising house prices are making it increasingly difficult to enter the market. Parents who guarantee their children’s loans can help, but it is important to understand how this can impact the parents’ retirement or investment plans.

Being a guarantor generally means using the equity in your own property as security for your child’s home loan. It can help a first-home buyer to secure finance for a property they can afford but may not have a large enough deposit for, and to avoid the added cost of lenders mortgage insurance.

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Could a deposit bond be your solution to securing a property?

Deposit Bonds

Buying a property is pricey. Sometimes, even though you’ve found the perfect place, you just can’t afford the deposit, which means both you and the vendor miss out on the sale. 

Enter deposit bonds. 

What is a deposit bond?

Essentially speaking, a deposit bond, which can be issued for up to 10% of the property purchase price, is insurance that you will come up with the money for the deposit by the time settlement rolls around. 

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