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  • Profile photo of Mortgage HunterMortgage Hunter
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    Me too thanks!

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    Gina,

    Please get onto someone ASAP. Bridging finance isn’t as straightforward as a normal home loan.

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    Profile photo of Mortgage HunterMortgage Hunter
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    Terry is right as usual. But things can be a little flexible if you can demosntrate that you are in the same industry. Demonstrates continuity of employment etc

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    Profile photo of Mortgage HunterMortgage Hunter
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    No.

    It is the period when you can back out with no penalty if finance doesn’t work out.

    You can also have a clause for pest and building inspections amongst other things.

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    Diane,

    Few questions there.

    The job issue won’t necessarily be a problem esp if it is in the same industry and your employment hiustory shows previous stability.

    I would recommend you have a pre approval in place before buying at auction!

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    Profile photo of Mortgage HunterMortgage Hunter
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    Penguin,

    I had no savings at 19 either. Don’t worry about it but address it now. The sooner you build your wealth position the better off you will be when you are older.

    PPOR = Principal Place of Residence = Home

    LMI is an insurance payable when a loan is over 80% of the security property’s value. It can be quite expensive but does allow you to buy with a smaller deposit.

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    Penguin,

    At the very least speak to a mortgage professional and ensure that the funds will be available. If you decide not to go for a pre approval make sure you have a 14 day finance clause.

    If you do get a pre approval you still need a clause – perhaps 7 days in case the property doesn’t value up and the lender doesn’t release sufficient funds.

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    Simon Macks
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    Profile photo of Mortgage HunterMortgage Hunter
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    Not at all. I know many people who fixed late last year for 5 years at 6.29%.

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    Simon Macks
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    Profile photo of Mortgage HunterMortgage Hunter
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    I am actively seeking my next project.

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    Profile photo of Mortgage HunterMortgage Hunter
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    I bought last October. 5.89% for three years.

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    Simon Macks
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    Profile photo of Mortgage HunterMortgage Hunter
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    If you do replace a kitchen then shop around a lot.

    I was quoted $3500 – 4000 from a lot of places then eventually got the same thing for $2000 direct from the manufacturer.

    Get a quote for redoing the doors and tops but do so direct from a small factory and you will be surprised at the savings. Don’t go to a kitchen showroom – they really bump up the prices!

    Even the plainest melamine kitchen looks terrific if you splash out on expensive handles. I used the steel T handles and everyone comments on what a nice kitchen it is – even with the cheap doors.

    Another tip if you use melamine is to get the 2mm PVC edging rather than the thin melamine edging. It is so much stronger and doesn’t cost much more.

    All the best,

    Simon Macks
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    Gemma,

    Looks like Larelle has pretty well given you the advice I would have typed out. Thanks Larelle!

    Basically that $80K equity can be used as 20% deposits plus costs and then you source 80% lends with stand alone mortgages.

    You seem to be in a good position.

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    Gemma,

    Do you have equity in other property or do your in laws have cash or equity?

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    Simon Macks
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    Profile photo of Mortgage HunterMortgage Hunter
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    I have just found a lender who will lend money in Australia for NZ property.

    This includes fulldoc and lodoc loans.

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    Simon Macks
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    These mortgage reduction guys are the bad end of our industry and the ones that give us a bad name.

    If you ever hear of your friends contemplating paying these sorts of fees please stop them and steer them to a reputable broker who can set this up for free.

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    Simon Macks
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    Judi,

    This is easier than you think.

    You draw the $10 000 and use it as a 10% deposit and then secure finance with your lender or another lender on the second property. This will be two stand alone first mortgages.

    Don’t forget to consider buying costs as well.

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    Simon Macks
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    Profile photo of Mortgage HunterMortgage Hunter
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    Good news is that there will be no mortgage insurers involved so it wont be too difficult to be creative.

    If your girlfriend was to be on title alone and occupy the home during the first 12 months she will be entitled to the FHOG. It is suggested that this should be for 6 months.

    If she never lives in it then she will still be entitled to the FHOG when she does buy her own home.

    If she is on title as Melanie suggests then she will be able to rent it for full market rent and then negative gear the property until it is sold.

    Because the LVR is 50% then as long as she has a clean record we can gurantee a loan – even a NODOC in worst case.

    I think the main concern is that the relationship and the agreement hold up. Many people express concerns about family disagreements etc. I know I wouldn’t hesitate if it were my mother!

    All the best,

    Simon Macks
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    Profile photo of Mortgage HunterMortgage Hunter
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    I agree with Yack. You would be a bit safer starting off with residential investing.

    However I have a colleague who does commercial.

    Email me and I will forward it to him.

    Cheers,

    Simon Macks
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    Bill,

    Welcome to the forum.

    What a detailed reply.

    Did you know that this is an Australian forum? Whilst I would encourage you to stay you should realise that you may not get many calls[:D]

    Cheers,

    Simon Macks
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    Alf,

    Really hard question.

    I can only suggest that you talk to one for a while and see if he knows what he is talking about.

    Probably the best way is to get a personal referral.

    Don’t pay a brokerage fee.

    BTW I am no good [:p]

    Cheers,

    Simon Macks
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