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- Asset levels increasingly important in lending decision - June 2010
A new generation of borrowers is finding it increasingly challenging to secure a home loan, despite having the financial means to meet repayments. - Self-employed borrowers beware - May 2010
Self-employed business owners taking advantage of every claim at tax time could be severely limiting their borrowing capacity. - Smartline Partners with Aon in Ground Breaking
Arrangement - May 2010
Smartline Personal Mortgage Advisers has announced a ground breaking partnership with Aon Financial Planning and Protection, which will allow Smartline advisers to offer a unique risk insurance service to their clients. - Personal Debt Level Linked to 'Mortgage Stress' - May 2010
Mortgage holders are being urged to assess their personal debt levels to ease – or avert – “mortgage stress”. - Use Debt Consolidation with Caution - May 2010
Debt consolidation is used by many home-owners as a way to “clean up” their personal balance sheet and free up household cash flow – but it can have its drawbacks. - Smartline Takes out Top Franchise Title Again - May 2010
Topfranchise.com.au ranked Smartline number one in its latest top 10 list released this week, following a comprehensive survey of franchisees from some of the best known franchise systems across the country. - How to Improve Your Borrowing Capacity - April 2010
Since the mid 90s Australian mortgage providers have been operating under well-constructed regulatory guidelines designed to encourage responsible lending. - Thousands Facing Fixed Rate Expiry Dilemma in Coming Months - April 2010
An unprecedented number of home-owners will come out their fixed rate home loan in the next six to 12 months, with many unsure what their next move should be in an environment of rising interest rates. - Top Five Tips in Investment Property Financing - April 2010
There is a lot more to sourcing and managing the finance around your investment property purchase than simply telling your bank how much deposit you’ve got, what security you are offering and getting a loan ‘off the shelf’. - Beware Exit Fees When Refinancing - February 2010
Home loan refinancing continues to be an increasingly popular strategy for home-owners. - Review Home Loan Arrangements:
Avoid Mortgage Fatigue
- January 2010
Your home loan might be the right one for you at the time you take it out, but it is important to conduct regular reviews to avoid mortgage fatigue. - Give LMI the Eagle-Eye - And Save Thousands
- January 2010
Lender’s Mortgage Insurance (LMI) can be a huge cost, particularly for property investors who generally look to borrow as much as possible. - What Your Lender's Not Telling You - November 2009
There is a lot more to sourcing and managing the finance around your investment property purchase than simply telling your bank how much deposit you’ve got, what security you are offering and getting a loan ‘off the shelf’. - Buying versus Renting - November 2009
The pros and cons of buying your own home versus renting and channelling surplus funds into investments are both financial and emotional. - Smartline Named Australia's Top Franchise, Again - November 2009
Smartline Personal Mortgage Advisers has again been named Australia’s top franchise. - All Banks are not the Same - October 2009
The mistaken beliefs that all banks are the same and there is little competition in the lending market could be costing borrowers thousands of dollars. - Franchisor of the Year Win at the Australian Mortgage Awards - September 2009
Smartline Personal Mortgage Advisers has taken out the Franchise Operation of the Year Award at the 2009 Australian Mortgage Awards. - Family Guarantees Popular in Scramble for Property - September 2009
Family guarantees are becoming increasingly popular as buyers scramble to get into the property market for the first time, ‘trade up’ or buy an investment property. - Smartline’s Franchisee of the Year- September 2009
Smartline Personal Mortgage Advisers has named Cathy Anderson as its Franchise Owner of the Year for the second year in a row. - Self-Employed Investors Beware - September 2009
Self-employed investors about to do their latest tax return should keep in mind unintended impacts that may limit their ability to access finance and lending. - Smartline Named Australia's Top Franchise - August 2009
Topfranchise.com.au ranked Smartline number one franchise this week, following a comprehensive survey of franchisees from some of the best known franchise systems across the country.
- Don’t Drop the Ball Juggling Babies and Banking - August 2009
Many couples juggle mortgage repayments with bringing up baby on a single income, but a little planning goes a long way in helping new parents ease the financial burden. - Right Advice Important in Challenging Times - August 2009
Dealing with banks and other financial institutions has never been anyone’s idea of a good time, hence the reason why the services of mortgage advisers and brokers have been increasingly sought after in recent years. - Merger Positions Smartline for Continued Growth - July 2009
Smartline has formally merged with Western Australian broking group Mortgage Force, making the new group one of Australia’s largest franchised broking companies. - ‘Perfect Storm’ Approaching for Investors - July 2009
Australian property investors are fast approaching the ‘perfect storm’ of a flattening property market, low interest rates and rising yields which could present once-in-a-lifetime opportunities. - Strategies in a Low Interest Rate Environment - March 2009
The record low interest rates have considerably changed the dynamics of property investment in Australia. - Benefits of Smart Advice - May 2009
One of the most direct impacts of the global credit crisis on Australian homebuyers is that access to finance is growing more complex. There are still a large number of products and lenders available, however securing finance to purchase a property has become more challenging over the past 12 months. - Look for Quality Mortgage Advice - May 2009
Whether an experienced or first-time property investor, your chances of investment success can be considerably enhanced with the support of the right experts. - Trend Report - January 2008
Investors cautious but optimistic about property prices for the first time since 2004. - Trend Report - October 2007
Australia’s ‘big 4’ capitalise on market uncertainty. - Trend Report - June 2007
The big 4 regain lost ground with professional packages. - Trend Report - April 2007
Reverse mortgages finally taking off in Australia - Smartline Shines at Industry Awards - March 2007
National mortgage broking group Smartline has added to its impressive list of industry accolades, picking up the award for the mortgage group of the year at the Mortgage & Finance Association of Australia’s (MFAA) National Excellence Awards held recently. - Smartline Picks Up Top Industry Award - August 2006
National mortgage broking franchise Smartline has won the gong for ‘Franchise Operation of the Year’ at the annual Australian Mortgage Awards. - Smartline Launches Commercial Broking Service - April 2006
National mortgage broking franchise group Smartline has launched a new commercial loan service – reflecting the diversification of Australian borrowers’ financial needs.
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