What Every Property Investor Should Know Before the EOFY

30 June is fast approaching. For property investors, it’s a natural time to review your position and get records in order before the financial year closes. This year there’s an added reason to take stock. The Federal Budget introduced changes to negative gearing and capital gains tax that will affect the way residential property investments […]

How a nurse refinanced her home loan with no LMI

How a nurse refinanced her home loan with no LMI

Two years ago, Luisa embarked on the exciting journey of homeownership, acquiring a modern two-bedroom apartment in Granville. Her first home purchase was made possible through the First Home Loan Deposit Scheme (FHLDS), enabling her to secure the property with just a 5% deposit, all without the burden of Lender’s Mortgage Insurance (LMI). Opting for […]

What is Genuine Savings?

Bank book serves as proof of Genuine Savings

Saving up for your first home can be an exciting yet challenging journey. As a first-time homebuyer, you may have heard the term “Genuine Savings”

Refinancing an expiring fixed rate to another bank

Refinancing an expiring fixed rate to another bank

Meet Marcus (not his real name), one of our clients whose fixed rate ended last July 1. He took control of his financial situation by contacting Maverick Finance before his fixed-rate expiration comes into effect. With the existing three loans and the fixed rate on Loan 1 expiring soon, Marcus wanted to explore options to manage his […]