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First Home Buyers buying with as little as 5% deposit? The rush is on!
Bernadette Leahy, The Edge Mortgage Consultants, Thursday 17th February 2022 Places in the FHLDS or First Home Loan Deposit Scheme are...
Bernadette Leahy, Authorised Credit Representative
Feb 17, 2022


Are home loan rates below 3% vanishing?
There has been a trend for the last month for fixed rates across the board to be increasing. Not only have we seen some banks increase...
Bernadette Leahy, Authorised Credit Representative
Dec 22, 2021


Fixed rate hike...the run is on
In the blink of an eye, a large number of banks have lifted their longer term fixed rates. Up until recently, any rate hikes were not...
Bernadette Leahy, Authorised Credit Representative
Nov 11, 2021


A little known fact about Variable Rates
Did you know that there are two types of variable rates? They’re known as standard rates and basic rates and choosing the right one could...
Bernadette Leahy, Authorised Credit Representative
Sep 8, 2021


5 Tips for snaring a house at auction
It feels like a battle ground. Eager buyers pushing each other to the extreme, to fight to be the last person standing at many of our...
Bernadette Leahy, Authorised Credit Representative
Aug 6, 2021


Government announces further support for home buyers July 1
From today, the Australian Government has released 30,000 new places under it's three home buying schemes; the First Home Loan Deposit...
Bernadette Leahy, Authorised Credit Representative
Jul 1, 2021


Five banks offering $2k cash back to refinance!
Would $2k cash back be a big enough incentive for you to consider refinancing your home loan? What about $4k? Would it be enough to help...
Bernadette Leahy, Authorised Credit Representative
May 27, 2021


Beware...the 'finance clause' when buying a property
'Subject to finance' has frequently been the default clause written into contracts by prospective buyers, in order to cover themselves in...
Bernadette Leahy, Authorised Credit Representative
May 20, 2021


The BUDGET! What it means for home buyers
Last night the Government handed down its 2021 -22 Federal Budget which included home buyer initiatives targeted at specific groups. ...
Bernadette Leahy, Authorised Credit Representative
May 12, 2021


Help, I bought at auction and my preapproval fell through
Putting your hand up at auction and being the last person standing can be both an exciting and stressful experience. It certainly will...
Bernadette Leahy, Authorised Credit Representative
May 4, 2021


Preapprovals as rare as hen's teeth...
The best thing you can before you decide to stick your hand up at auction or sign a contract of any description is to have your...
Bernadette Leahy, Authorised Credit Representative
Apr 21, 2021


Aussie home value index rises fastest in 32 years
In a Corelogic report just released 1 April, home values in Melbourne (and Australia wide) are at a record high post the short-lived...
Bernadette Leahy, Authorised Credit Representative
Apr 6, 2021


Fixed rates below 2% - should I fix?
To say that a fixed rate below 2% is enticing is an understatement. With interest rates at such a low level, many people are diving in...
Bernadette Leahy, Authorised Credit Representative
Mar 23, 2021


Would I refinance my loan if I was paid $2000?
Would you bat an eyelid if a bank offered you $2000 to refinance your home loan? Or how about $3000? As the Melbourne market seems to be...
Bernadette Leahy, Authorised Credit Representative
Mar 19, 2021


How many hoops do you need to jump to get a loan?
Anyone who has gone through the process of applying for a loan within the last 6 - 12 months knows that much is required of you, as the...
Bernadette Leahy, Authorised Credit Representative
Mar 15, 2021


Why do banks offer a better deal for new customers?
You've been with the same bank for years. You've made your payments on time. You've always been in credit. You've done everything...
Bernadette Leahy, Authorised Credit Representative
Jan 12, 2021


Buy Now Pay Later; does it affect my Preapproval?
Buy Now Pay Later (BPNL) schemes such as Afterpay, Zip and Tyro are widely used by many customers whenever spending money online or now...
Bernadette Leahy, Authorised Credit Representative
Dec 15, 2020


BREAKING NEWS: First Home Loan Deposit Scheme - 10,000 new places up for grabs!
There has been good news for First Home Buyers in the Federal Budget announced last night. The First Home Loan Deposit Scheme (FHLDS)...
Bernadette Leahy, Authorised Credit Representative
Oct 7, 2020


It's simple maths. Saving $524 per month
Do you understand what a reduction in your interest rate would really mean to your bottom line?
Bernadette Leahy, Authorised Credit Representative
Aug 31, 2020


Don't forget to ask your nearest and dearest
A simple question in these challenging times. Remember to ask.
Bernadette Leahy, Authorised Credit Representative
Aug 26, 2020
