Tips for dealing with higher interest rates

Most homeowners and investors are long term borrowers. That is, they will have a mortgage for many decades. We must realise that over many decades, there will be periods where interest rates will be higher than the average and vice versa.   The average standard variable rate since 1959 is 8.20% p.a. Noting that most …

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Tips on how to maximise your borrowing capacity

Repay your home loan or invest? You can do both. Debt recycling converts non-deductible home debt into tax-deductible investment debt, gradually and without extra borrowing. Get our free starter guide to see whether it suits you. Download Here Borrowing capacity has reduced by around 30% over the past year due to the impact of higher …

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eBook: Everything you must know before you refinance in 2023

Many Australian borrowers need to navigate significant changes to their mortgages throughout 2023 including fixed interest rate and interest-only term expiries. The banks understand borrowers are likely to be more active this year and are well-prepared to offer discounts and cash incentives to retain customers. This eBook aims to help borrowers make informed decisions, minimise …

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Important changes to your borrowing capacity

Turn your home loan into tax-deductible debt. Debt recycling lets you pay down your mortgage and invest at the same time, without increasing your total debt. Download our free starter guide for the step-by-step method, a worked example, and the rules that keep your deduction safe. Download Here Borrowing capacity has probably never been tighter …

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Beware: existing customers always pay higher interest rates

Is your loan structured to work as hard as it should? The right loan structure can be worth tens of thousands of dollars over time. Our free debt recycling starter guide explains how to set it up properly, including a borrowing capacity checklist. Download Here Banks will usually offer higher interest rate discounts to new …

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Should you do anything about rising interest rates?

Some investors have been spooked by the RBA hiking interest rates by 0.75% over the past two months, particularly since it has spent the past two years telling us that rates would not rise until 2024. Higher interest rates at the same time as rising prices (inflation) are a two-fold blow for household budgets. Where …

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Loan structure 101: How to finance a property portfolio

Is your loan structured to work as hard as it should? The right loan structure can be worth tens of thousands of dollars over time. Our free debt recycling starter guide explains how to set it up properly, including a borrowing capacity checklist. Download Here Borrowing to invest in property is a popular and highly …

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