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🤔 Is now a good time to buy? 🤔⁣ ⁣ One-in-three people don't think so, according to PropTrack research (which means about two-in-three do). 😅⁣ ⁣ If you're in that one-in-three group: rest assured it’s natural to have doubts - a home is a big commitment after all.⁣ ⁣ But uncertainty can mean sitting on the fence much longer than you need to.⁣ ⁣ And the longer you delay, the more house prices may rise. 📈⁣ ⁣ So how do you know when's the ‘right’ time to buy?⁣ ⁣ The short answer is: it's when you’re ready to do so.⁣ ⁣ Call us today to find out if you’re home loan-ready - finding out might just give you that extra confidence you need to take the leap. 👇⁣ ⁣ To find out more, DM or contact the My Lending Squad Team on: ☎️ – 0430 927 227 💻 – contactus@mylendingsquad.com #mylendingsquad #investment #property #mortgagebroker #mortgage #homeloan #refinance #investors #firsthomebuyers #melbourne #melbournefinance #melbournemortgagebroker #melbournehomeloans #melbournerealestate #melbourneproperty #victoria #victoriaproperty #victoriarealestate #victoriabroker #victoriafinance #victorialoans

💪 First home owners rewarded with capital gains 💪⁣ ⁣ If you’ve purchased a first home recently, you could already be ahead in the capital growth stakes.⁣ ⁣ First home buyers often target the more affordable end of the market.⁣ ⁣ And CoreLogic says the cheapest 25% of the market saw price growth of 2.7% in the 3-month period to August. 📈⁣ ⁣ By comparison, the top 25% saw gains of just 0.3%.⁣ ⁣ It goes to show that the sacrifices of saving for a first home can be well rewarded.⁣ ⁣ Talk to us today about loan options that can get you started in the market. 👇⁣ ⁣ To find out more, DM or contact the My Lending Squad Team on: ☎️ – 0430 927 227 💻 – contactus@mylendingsquad.com #mylendingsquad #investment #property #mortgagebroker #mortgage #homeloan #refinance #investors #firsthomebuyers #melbourne #melbournefinance #melbournemortgagebroker #melbournehomeloans #melbournerealestate #melbourneproperty #victoria #victoriaproperty #victoriarealestate #victoriabroker #victoriafinance #victorialoans

🏡 The home loan feature 70% of borrowers want 🏡⁣ ⁣ Seven out of ten borrowers are opting for a home loan offset account, according to a recent NAB report.⁣ ⁣ An offset account can let you put spare cash to work by paying down your home loan sooner.⁣ ⁣ How much could your interest payments be reduced by with an offset? 🤔⁣ ⁣ Let's say you have $20,000 in your offset account over the life of a 30-year, $400,000 home loan (with an interest rate of 6%).⁣ ⁣ You could save more than $87,000 in interest, and reduce your loan term by more than three years, according to Macquarie Bank.⁣ ⁣ Contact us to find out if a home loan offset account could be right for you. 👇⁣ ⁣ To find out more, DM or contact the My Lending Squad Team on: ☎️ – 0430 927 227 💻 – contactus@mylendingsquad.com #mylendingsquad #investment #property #mortgagebroker #mortgage #homeloan #refinance #investors #firsthomebuyers #melbourne #melbournefinance #melbournemortgagebroker #melbournehomeloans #melbournerealestate #melbourneproperty #victoria #victoriaproperty #victoriarealestate #victoriabroker #victoriafinance #victorialoans

✅ What to research when buying in a new development ✅⁣ ⁣ Searches to ‘buy’ on popular listing sites are up 7% compared to last year, according to PropTrack data. 📈⁣ ⁣ But with homes in tight supply, more buyers are looking at new developments.⁣ ⁣ If that sounds like you, here's a quick initial checklist to run through.⁣ ⁣ ✅ Look into the developer’s and builder's track record.⁣ ✅ Check out the estate’s masterplan to know what it offers.⁣ ✅ How are the transport links?⁣ ✅ Will the area have new schools and shops nearby?⁣ ⁣ If it all looks like it's stacking up, contact us about finance. ⁣ ⁣ We can run you through a range of loan options that are available when you buy/build a new home. 👇⁣ ⁣ To find out more, DM or contact the My Lending Squad Team on: ☎️ – 0430 927 227 💻 – contactus@mylendingsquad.com #mylendingsquad #investment #property #mortgagebroker #mortgage #homeloan #refinance #investors #firsthomebuyers #melbourne #melbournefinance #melbournemortgagebroker #melbournehomeloans #melbournerealestate #melbourneproperty #victoria #victoriaproperty #victoriarealestate #victoriabroker #victoriafinance #victorialoans

🏡 How might rate cuts affect home prices? 🏡⁣ ⁣ Speculation is mounting that the next move for interest rates could be down.⁣ ⁣ But if you're in the market to buy, be warned: this could lead to increased competition and push property prices up. 📈⁣ ⁣ Home prices could jump 0.6% nationally - a rise of about $5,000 - in just the first month following a rate cut, according to a recent Ray White analysis.⁣ ⁣ So, if you’re ready to buy now, why wait? 🤔⁣ ⁣ Today’s market offers more choice than we’ve seen in over three years, according to CoreLogic.⁣ ⁣ Your ideal home could be out there right now: and you might be able to comfortably afford it with your current borrowing capacity.⁣ ⁣ Contact us today to find out your borrowing capacity. 👇⁣ ⁣ To find out more, DM or contact the My Lending Squad Team on: ☎️ – 0430 927 227 💻 – contactus@mylendingsquad.com #mylendingsquad #investment #property #mortgagebroker #mortgage #homeloan #refinance #investors #firsthomebuyers #melbourne #melbournefinance #melbournemortgagebroker #melbournehomeloans #melbournerealestate #melbourneproperty #victoria #victoriaproperty #victoriarealestate #victoriabroker #victoriafinance #victorialoans

😮 Where to buy a home with a $50,000 deposit 😮⁣ ⁣ Good news if everywhere seems outside your budget.⁣ ⁣ Below are a number of suburbs where it’s possible to buy a house or unit with a $50,000 deposit (according to Canstar):⁣ ⁣ - Sydney: check out Wiley Park, Jamisontown or Liverpool.⁣ - Melbourne: consider Melton South or Brunswick West.⁣ - Brisbane: head to Kippa-Ring and Bowen Hills.⁣ - Adelaide: consider Evanston, Elizabeth Sound, or Plympton.⁣ - Perth: think units in Belmont or East Perth.⁣ - Hobart: look at Clarendon Vale or Risdon Vale.⁣ ⁣ Ask us about the Home Guarantee Scheme too. 🏡⁣ ⁣ It can allow first home buyers to buy with just a 5% deposit and no lenders mortgage insurance. ⁣ ⁣ Or 2% for single parents. 👇⁣ ⁣ To find out more, DM or contact the My Lending Squad Team on: ☎️ – 0430 927 227 💻 – contactus@mylendingsquad.com #mylendingsquad #investment #property #mortgagebroker #mortgage #homeloan #refinance #investors #firsthomebuyers #melbourne #melbournefinance #melbournemortgagebroker #melbournehomeloans #melbournerealestate #melbourneproperty #victoria #victoriaproperty #victoriarealestate #victoriabroker #victoriafinance #victorialoans

🙌 Home buyers shift strategies, more go solo 🙌⁣ ⁣ A whopping 40% of first home buyers purchased a property on their own in the first six months of 2024, according to CommBank data.⁣ ⁣ How did they do it? 🤔⁣ ⁣ Well, apparently 45% of first home buyers are now using government-funded guarantees to get into the market.⁣ ⁣ That means tapping into initiatives like the First Home Guarantee, which requires just a 5% deposit and no lenders mortgage insurance.⁣ ⁣ Or 2% for single parents.⁣ ⁣ Contact us today to find out how you could get into a place of your own sooner. 👇⁣ ⁣ To find out more, DM or contact the My Lending Squad Team on: ☎️ – 0430 927 227 💻 – contactus@mylendingsquad.com #mylendingsquad #investment #property #mortgagebroker #mortgage #homeloan #refinance #investors #firsthomebuyers #melbourne #melbournefinance #melbournemortgagebroker #melbournehomeloans #melbournerealestate #melbourneproperty #victoria #victoriaproperty #victoriarealestate #victoriabroker #victoriafinance #victorialoans

🚜 Does your business need to buy equipment? 🚜⁣ ⁣ If so, great news! The $20,000 instant asset write-off is in the process of being extended until 30 June 2025.*⁣ ⁣ This means a small business could immediately deduct the full cost of eligible assets valued under $20,000 when they start using them for business purposes between now and 30 June 2025.⁣ ⁣ Better yet, the $20,000 threshold applies on a per asset basis, so small businesses can instantly write off multiple assets. 👍⁣ ⁣ Lawn mowers, coffee machines, IT hardware, office and shop furniture, air conditioners, and forklifts are just some examples of assets you could purchase for your business.⁣ ⁣ Plenty of small businesses are taking advantage of the deadline extension. Several of Australia’s biggest banks report increases of up to 15% for lending for new equipment.⁣ ⁣ If you need help purchasing the asset with business-friendly finance, get in touch today to discuss your options. 👇⁣ ⁣ To find out more, DM or contact the My Lending Squad Team on: ☎️ – 0430 927 227 💻 – contactus@mylendingsquad.com #mylendingsquad #investment #property #mortgagebroker #mortgage #homeloan #refinance #investors #firsthomebuyers #melbourne #melbournefinance #melbournemortgagebroker #melbournehomeloans #melbournerealestate #melbourneproperty #victoria #victoriaproperty #victoriarealestate #victoriabroker #victoriafinance #victorialoans ⁣ * This extension is not officially law yet. But the Bill is before parliament and information is on the ATO website.

💪 Landing a home loan if you’re self-employed 💪⁣ ⁣ Rightly or wrongly, lenders can see self-employed borrowers as higher risk than employees.⁣ ⁣ So it helps to be prepared when applying for a home loan:⁣ ⁣ ✅ Have evidence you’ve held an ABN for a year or two⁣ ✅ Gather proof of income like your latest business activity statements and tax returns⁣ ✅ Don’t hide your income (aka cash jobs) as it can reduce borrowing capacity, and⁣ ✅ Grow savings to show you can handle home loan repayments.⁣ ⁣ If you're struggling to meet any of the above, you could even be eligible for a low-doc home loan designed especially for self-employed borrowers.⁣ ⁣ Talk to us for home loan help when you’re your own boss. 👇⁣ ⁣ To find out more, DM or contact the My Lending Squad Team on: ☎️ – 0430 927 227 💻 – contactus@mylendingsquad.com #mylendingsquad #investment #property #mortgagebroker #mortgage #homeloan #refinance #investors #firsthomebuyers #melbourne #melbournefinance #melbournemortgagebroker #melbournehomeloans #melbournerealestate #melbourneproperty #victoria #victoriaproperty #victoriarealestate #victoriabroker #victoriafinance #victorialoans

🙌 Why Aussies return to their broker - again and again 🙌⁣ ⁣ Close to 9 out of 10 Australians say they trust their mortgage broker, according to Agile Market Intelligence research.⁣ ⁣ In fact, borrowers are almost twice as likely to ‘completely trust’ their broker compared to lenders that home buyers deal with directly.⁣ ⁣ Here's what we could help you with during your next home purchase:⁣ ⁣ ✅ Understanding your borrowing power⁣ ✅ Providing you with valuable support and guidance⁣ ✅ Streamline the finance process⁣ ✅ Understanding affordability, savings and deposit options, and⁣ ✅ Settling on your property.⁣ ⁣ Contact us today for help buying your first, second or third home. 👇⁣ ⁣ To find out more, DM or contact the My Lending Squad Team on: ☎️ – 0430 927 227 💻 – contactus@mylendingsquad.com #mylendingsquad #investment #property #mortgagebroker #mortgage #homeloan #refinance #investors #firsthomebuyers #melbourne #melbournefinance #melbournemortgagebroker #melbournehomeloans #melbournerealestate #melbourneproperty #victoria #victoriaproperty #victoriarealestate #victoriabroker #victoriafinance #victorialoans