Smart property viewing: sneaky vendor tricks to watch out for
All owners spruce up their home for sale but a few tricks of the trade could be more than just a refresh. A fresh coat of paint, the smell of your favourite banana bread baking, and a glorious mirror in the dining room can all up a property’s appeal. Keep an eye out for these common tactics.
The convenience of conveyancers
When buying or selling property, it’s important to enlist the help of a conveyancer or property lawyer early. Here we explain what they do and why you need one right from the beginning.
WTF is…. LVR & DTI?
Getting your head around their ‘bank speak’ can be a little tricky. In fact, it can sound like a whooooole other language. Let us do little ‘banksplaining’ for you.
7 tips to save & pay off your loan sooner
Your home loan can be one of your biggest monthly expenses, so we thought it might be helpful if we share our top tips for how to pay it off sooner.
Fixed Interest Rates. The Pros & the Cons
Fixed interest rates - we’ve heard a lot about them lately in the media. So what exactly is a fixed interest rate?
How good is your credit file looking?
If you haven’t really thought about your credit file for a while but you’re hoping to buy property or change banks soon, then tune in.
The future is digital, but stick to the hard stuff for now
Digital ID’s are fantastic… most of the time. But there is one good reason why the old-fashioned plastic is still pretty good.
Consider this if you're thinking about fixing your loan
Whilst a fixed rate might seem pretty darn good, there can be a little catch you need to be aware of. Here we explain the ‘roll off’ rate.
6 things to get ready if you want to buy your first home
When you’re renting, it is easy to calculate how much money you are giving your landlord. And isn’t it frustrating - but are you ready to buy your own home?
Why the lowest rate might not be right for you!
We all love a deal, in fact, we all love a great deal, don’t we? But in finance, sometimes the best deal, might not actually be right for you.
How does a bloody offset account work?
No, Lara hasn’t just turned to finance! But it is one of the questions that we’re most commonly asked. So here's the lowdown for you....
If not the Big 4, then who?
The Big 4 banks . After what was revealed about them in the Royal Commission the shine has totally gone off them. But who else is out there? We compare the best of the rest.
Equity. What is it and how to calculate it?
Equity is cool. The more equity to have the richer you are! It’s not some mythical thing, but it can grow magically without you knowing. It can also magically reduce without you knowing as well!
Have less than a 20% deposit?
Typically you need to contribute about 20% of the price of a property when you’re buying a property. But if you don’t have that magic number, don’t despair, there are still a few options available.
HoLo understands business owners
The fact is, banks treat business owners differently. They think you’re a bit too complex; they think you’re a bit more risky; and you take too much of their time to consider your loan. In short, they sometimes just put you in the too-hard basket.