Are finance apps the new gym membership?
Posted by Chris Collard
on 8 August 2018
We're downloading finance apps more than ever before, but are they really helping you set and get your money goals?
It seems everywhere we turn there's commentary about interest rates, how the banks are managing the changes in regulations and opinion around a potential property bubble. What's more, the information varies depending on the author's 'spin'.
Little wonder a recent study found 30 per cent of people find dealing with money stressful and overwhelmi...
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Checklist for buying a house
Posted by Chris Collard
on 1 August 2018
If you're in the market for a new property, follow this checklist to make sure you have considered your money management, the property location, exterior and interior before making an offer.
There's no doubt buying a new home can be overwhelming with many considerations to make and pros and cons to way up. After all, it's a huge investment so you want to choose the right property.
To help, we've created this extensive checklist for buying a house. Use it during your...
Posted in:Property InvestmentPropertyreal estateHome loansBuying a houseMoving houseFirst Home Buyers |
EOFY Wrap
Posted by Chris Collard
on 28 June 2018
It's been a big financial year and the guys are wrapping up the year by addressing some of the hot topics.
Kick back, relax and watch this exhilarating video as the guys discuss the the royal commission, interest rates, changes in lending for investors and 1st home buyers and what it all means for you.
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Posted in:Property InvestmentFinancial planningInvestmentPropertyBuying a houseInterest ratesBanksRoyal CommissionFinancepath Team |
Banking Royal Commission - what does it mean to you?
Posted by Chris Collard
on 6 December 2017
Like most things at the moment the Banking Royal Commission seems like it has been hanging around for ages with no one willing to take the lead. The will they, won't they question was finally answered early this week when the government announced they will conduct a Royal Commission into the banking sector.
You may have read about it and seen the headlines and I'm sure you're asking, so what does all this mean and how will it affect me? Let me try and break it down.
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What is the difference between a chattel mortgage and a standard car loan
Posted by Mark Attard
on 12 September 2017
The main difference between a Chattel Mortgage and a Consumer Loan is that a Chattel Mortgage is a business use loan product which means the vehicle must be used predominantly for business use, which is 50% or more business usage.
The outcome of each of the loan products is the same in the sense that the financier lends you the funds and takes a financial interest or mortgage over the vehicle, which means that you own the vehicle from purchase date.
If you qualify for a Chattel Mor...
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