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  • Profile photo of Mortgage HunterMortgage Hunter
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    Matt,

    Two weeks isn’t impossible but it does limit your choices an awful lot [:)]

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    Two week settlement is a pretty big ask on any lender. Just keep that in mind mate.

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    Chances are that it will be OK however,

    If you need to take any legal action for a faulty report then you cannot because it was not done for you in the first place.

    You should also be aware that the report may not be unbiased if not sourced by yourself.

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    Profile photo of Mortgage HunterMortgage Hunter
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    Rocket – that is what the legislation says.

    Still in School – I have included the relevant legislation in a thread above. You would need to reside in a property within 12 months of purchase to qualify for the FHOG.

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    Rocket,

    The legislation reads as follows:

    Eligibility for the Original $7000 Grant
    You must first satisfy all the requirements below:

    This is the first time you or your spouse/ de facto will receive a grant under the First Home Owner Grant Act 2000 in any State or Territory of Australia.

    You and your spouse/de facto have not owned before 1 July 2000 a residential property, jointly, separately or with some other person, in any State or Territory of Australia.

    You and your spouse/de facto have not owned on/after 1 July 2000 a residential property and occupied that property (other than the property to which your application relates) jointly, separately or with some other person in any State or Territory of Australia.

    Each applicant is a natural person and not a company or trust.

    Each applicant for the grant must be at least 16 years of age. The Chief Commissioner may allow an exemption from this requirement if satisfied the home will be occupied as the applicant’s principal place of residence and the application does not form part of a scheme to circumvent eligibility or entitlement requirements.

    At least one applicant is a permanent resident or Australian citizen.

    At least one applicant will occupy the home as their principal place of residence within 12 months of settlement or construction.

    You have entered a contract for the purchase of a home on/after 1 July 2000 or signed a contract to build a home on/after 1 July 2000. In the case of an owner-builder, you commenced laying foundations on/after 1 July 2000.

    Hope this helps,

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    Kenshin,

    Just to answer your original question. You don’t need to do anything to change the property from Ip to PPOR.

    You own it and you decide who lives in it. There is no need for a solicitor. The banks lend different amounts depending on your intention and as long as you make the payments then you have no problem if your intention changes.

    Hope this helps,

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    Uncivilised,

    The answer is yes.

    Paulee,

    There are no minimum times specified but I have heard that when they audit they are asking for 3 months proof of residence.

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    Profile photo of Mortgage HunterMortgage Hunter
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    For the trust magic manual go to

    http://www.gatherumgoss.com/

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    Simon Macks
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    Profile photo of Mortgage HunterMortgage Hunter
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    Tell them the truth – always a good policy.

    Truth is you have a $100K asset against a $400K liability. If you use a good broker/banker it shouldn’t give you any trouble.

    try to fiddle the figures to look better than it is and it will bite you on the bum!

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    Alexander,

    The lender I am describing offers 3 yrs fixed at 6.29%.

    Rubbachook,

    I don’t disagree with you nor do I think your viewpoint is still 100% valid (can I have it both ways?). Up til recently I didn’t advocate fixing but it seems to be what the market is demanding. I fixed my loan last month at 5.89% for three years. I cannot imagine regretting that anytime during that three years.

    Cases against? Loss of flexibility. Break cost if the variable rates drop well below the fixed rate. In some fixed products you cannot pay extra – but not in all cases now.

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    Profile photo of Mortgage HunterMortgage Hunter
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    Shame you guys didn’t ask a week or two ago as we could have locked in 0.25% cheaper. Still a great rate at 6.59% though.

    So we got free redraw with no minimum amounts. Up to 20% of the principal can be paid and redrawn over the fixed period – if you want to pay more in then I suggest a split with some on variable – the rate here is currently 6.19%.

    Fees are $400 app fee and $200 per val. No annual or monthly fees.

    Lender is the National Mortgage Market which are a subsiduary of Bendigo Bank – the broker arm if you like.

    Cheers,

    Simon Macks
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    Some lenders drop the term to 10 yrs P&I which can really affect your cashflow [:D]

    Rates are usually higher and as you mentioned LVR is lower.

    If you have a residential security as well then it can be quite straightforward.

    Cheers

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    6.59% is my best rate. Free rate lock too which ensures that you don’t get stung if the rates rise before settlement.

    Also has facility to pay extra and redraw. All three facilities are unusual in a fixed product.

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    In this industry where many are out to make a buck – Dale is one of the good guys.

    I unreservedly recommend him.

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    I am with Melanie on this one. I wouldn’t be advising clients to set up this structure until it is finalised.

    ATO rulings can be retrospective which would make me feel bad.

    Simon Macks
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    If you do then use the PPOR loan.

    Problem with doing this consolidation is that unless you are disciplined and pay extra into your homeloan you will pay these debts over the next 25 years. Long after the car or whatever you borrowed for is worthless!

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    Prop16,

    I didn’t get an email yesterday….can you resend it please.

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    Simon Macks
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    Had friends who were told not to bother with a pest inspection on a new apartment – turned out to have a termite problem.

    Cheers,

    Simon Macks
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    Sorry Kay,

    There is no simple formula. All the banks use different seviceability calculators and most have them on their websites for you to use.

    Give your details to a broker and he will calculate the different maximums out for you – save you going to all the lenders!

    Cheers,

    Simon Macks
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    Profile photo of Mortgage HunterMortgage Hunter
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    One idea is to look at a preferential sale whereby the discount was recognised by the lender.

    Not going to be easy though.

    Would need to really look into it and talk to you to see if it is possible.

    Any other ideas from the other brokers?

    Simon Macks
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