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Welcome to Kaboodle Finance blog. We regularly discuss current home loan industry trends and issues. If you have any feedback we’d love to hear from you. Send us an email at hello@kaboodlefinance.com.au

 

  Are you confused about the first home owners grants that are available? Don’t worry, you are certainly not alone. Everyday …

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    The Federal Government currently has three low-deposit home loan schemes running: The First Home Guarantee, which enables eligible first home …

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  NAB, Bankwest and ING have announced that they, too, are ending their cashback offers on home loans, following a similar …

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The cost of stamp duty has in the past, been a barrier to property ownership for many first home buyers. First Home Buyer …

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Millions of Aussie households will see their fixed rates end in 2023. If this is you, we strongly encourage you to start …

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  I recently had a situation where I was assisting both the purchaser and the vendor of a property. Sadly, the …

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  If you are currently pre-approved for a home loan, we recommend you check in with your broker to assure the …

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In light of the recent interest rate rises I have had many people ask if they should look at fixing their …

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First Home Guarantee places available We are pleased to advise that 40,000 places are now available in the First Home Guarantee …

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This article has been written by Empire Advisors Empire Advisors is a boutique accounting firm has been set up to assist small …

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    It is a very difficult time for many of us at the moment, but please remember that there is …

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In response to the Covid19 pandemic, the Australian Government introduced a number of stimulus packages to assist businesses during this tough time. One …

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Fixed interest rates are at historical lows so there has never been a better time to make sure you are getting …

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A few weeks ago a desperate situation presented itself to me that I would like to share with you, to show how …

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If you are concerned about servicing your loan, please reach out to me for help. Kim Narayan – Kaboodle Finance As Australians …

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  Lenders are screaming for business so now is the time to make sure you are getting the best deal on …

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Making the choice to purchase your first home, as a homeowner or investor is an important decision. Though it may be daunting …

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The aim of the Banking Royal Commission was to investigate the profit margins and misconduct of banks, however, the final report by Commissioner Haynes has …

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  When it comes to handling your money responsibly, some lessons are timeless. Some of us had the fortune of having …

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Knowing how to make good financial decisions and responsibly handle your money is one of the most important things we have …

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Navigating the world of home loans can be a confusing business, especially for first home buyers. The money lending industry is …

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  With the Sydney market starting to slow, media outlets are reporting dramatically with very little fact or data included in their …

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Is your home loan still right for you? Did you know that you don’t need to refinance to another lender to get a …

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There are many ways you can get a home loan. You could simply walk into your local bank or visit a lender. …

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Aside from property, a car is one of the biggest purchases you can make. It’s easy to get caught up in the …

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This article has been provided by the research team at Blue Wealth Property Melbourne, it holds one of our strongest economies, an …

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This article has been provided by the research team at Blue Wealth Property Brisbane is undergoing a transformation from Queensland’s largest economic hub, …

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The ideal financial future is different for everyone. We each have our own unique goals for what we want out of our …

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Looking for some quality personal finance apps to make your life easier? There are a few that already get a thumbs up …

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Our capacity to delay immediate gratification for a bigger reward further down the track is always something we’ve struggled with as humans. …

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Trying to save money, feed your family and enjoy life without a good budget is like running a marathon without any training. …

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Everyone wants an income tax return they can guffaw over, but very few people know how to get the most out of …

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Financial planning is important for people of all ages and income brackets. To develop a coherent financial plan, you need to set …

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The money lending industry has become increasingly competitive and complex, especially when it comes to home loans. While this means we have …

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If you already own a home outright or you’re comfortably paying off your existing first home mortgage, you might be considering purchasing …

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Considering how important financial skills are for successfully navigating life, it’s surprising how little we learn about it during school. Our financial …

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In April 2017, the cost of health insurance premiums rose by an industry average of 4.84 per cent. Health funds operating in …

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Are you thinking about purchasing your first home or an additional investment property? Maybe you want to refinance an existing home loan. …

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Credit scores are one way for lenders to assess the risk of lending money to you. Generally speaking, if your score is …

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A mortgage offset account is a bank account that is linked to your home loan. By linking a savings or transaction account …

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There are different types of personal insurance that you can choose from and at Kaboodle we can assist in finding the right …

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Buying a home is a major decision requiring research, planning and budgeting. One of the most important considerations before you find the …

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  In the last couple of years there has been many changes to SMSF (self managed super fund) lending. Lenders have decreased lending …

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In an effort to reduce the number of interest only loans, The Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA), have capped the percentage of …

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When you are buying a home or refinancing your loan, you will often need to get a property valuation performed. A …

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Tim Gurner made waves earlier this month in his interview with 60 Minutes Australia in a segment about Australia’s housing affordability crisis. Mr Gurner …

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Banks and lenders always look at your credit history and rating before deciding whether to approve a loan. Getting a home loan …

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Budgeting is one of the most basic and effective tools for managing your money. But many people tend to avoid making a …

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Talk of homeownership in Australia being dead is premature. Yet, when people say the ‘dream’ of homeownership is over, they may be …

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Just because you already have a mortgage doesn’t mean you have to see it through to the end. It’s never too late …

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Many people are afraid of taxes or view them as a chore to be delayed as long as possible. But tax time …

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Australians have broad attitudes when it comes to debt. Some enjoy living from moment to moment, funding spectacular lives through credit cards. …

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Saving for a deposit can be a difficult and daunting task, whether you’re a first home buyer or an investor. Fortunately, having …

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What is Lenders Mortgage Insurance? Lenders Mortgage Insurance (LMI) is a payment made by the borrower to the lender and is designed …

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  With the RBA lowering the interest rate this week to an all time low of 1.5%, it is disappointing to …

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The Blue Wealth Property Showcase is next week! ? See new house and land opportunities ? Gain pre-market access to the best …

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Applying for a home loan and not sure what documents you need to have ready for your first appointment ? Check out …

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Along with a home loan, many of us also have a car loan, credit card and maybe a personal loan that still …

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