Rateseeker Round-up: May Property News
As winter officially kicks off in the Southern Hemisphere, the Australian property market is mirroring cooling temperatures with cooling buyer sentiment. The recent RBA interest...
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This is a good idea when you are looking at purchasing a property to help you understand the legal aspects of buying a property. Their responsibilities includes
- Checking the property title.
- Carefully reading the contract of sale and provide recommendations
- Finding out what fees and taxes (e.g. stamp duty) you’ll need to pay and when.
Related FAQs
What is Refinancing?
Refinancing is a process of taking out a new loan to pay off the existing loan typically at a lower rate or for better features. People wanting to change their home loan is usually because of a change in the circumstances or goals which can be a smart way to manage money. It may give you the option of securing a lower interest rate, consolidating debts or unlocking equity from your current property. Speak with one of our mortgage brokers and find out if refinancing is right for you.
Why do people refinance?
Refinancing can be used for various reasons, which include but aren’t limited to: Home Renovations, Reducing monthly repayments, Lowering your interest rate, Cashing out your Home Equity, Raise cash for another purchase (another house, car, boat etc), Access Additional home loan features (offset account, redraw facility etc.), Borrow additional funds
How much does it cost to refinance?
Refinance can help you save money and own your home sooner however there are costs involved in refinancing from one lender to another lender.
When you shouldn’t consider refinancing your property?
Refinancing is generally a good idea for most borrowers but there situations where switching loans just isn't worth it.
How can I consolidate my debt and is it a good idea?
Debt consolidation is when you payoff your existing debts such as credit cards, personals and car loans with a new debt.
