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When to Refinance a Home Loan

30/07/2015 by AFB

Paying off a home loan mortgage takes a dedicated effort over a number of years. During this time your personal circumstances might change, finances could fluctuate, and lenders will vary their interest repayment rates according to financial markets. As a borrower, you may be on the lookout for a better deal, but there are a range of factors to consider before moving ahead and refinancing your loan. ... (read more)

What Home Loan Can I Afford

18/07/2015 by AFB

There are a number of factors that will determine the amount you can borrow for your home. Before commencing the search for your ideal property, you will need to get an accurate idea of how much money you have to work with.

Your bank or credit provider is taking a calculated risk every time they lend money. In order to minimise the risk they will require proof of your ability to repay the loan, and an up-front deposit to protect themselves against any loss if the loan is terminated early. ... (read more)

How Home Loans Work

07/07/2015 by AFB

For most people, buying a home is the most significant financial investment they will make. A sizeable loan is usually required, and repayments are generally spread out over many years. Therefore, it’s important to also invest a little time into understanding your options and getting a deal that suits you. Let’s begin by learning the basics of how a home loan works.

Before discussing the different types of home loans it will help to understand what all home loans have in common. ... (read more)

How to Buy a Car with Loan

13/03/2015 by AFB

There are a number of ways to finance a car loan, and it’s important to know you are avoiding scams, not paying for things you don’t need, and getting the best deal possible. Paying cash for a new car is beyond the realm of most people, and even if you have cash to draw on, it may still not be the best financial option due to interest and repayment rates. More than likely your new car purchase will be financed by the dealership, a bank, credit union or other financial institution. There are a range of considerations to evaluate before you make your choice. ... (read more)

Why Savings Accounts are Important

05/03/2015 by AFB

Saving money is something we all hope to do, and there are many reasons why setting up a savings account is a good idea. Anyone who has been short of ready cash will realise the difficulties that can result, such as a credit card debt spiral, inability to pay fees or fines on time, penalty payments and ongoing money worries. Of course, getting started with a savings plan is the hardest part, but even a little saved weekly or even monthly will shield you from life’s unwanted surprises. ... (read more)

What is Value Investing Strategy?

19/01/2015 by AFB

Compensation for this post was provided by Clime Value Investing. Opinions expressed here are my own.

Value investing is one of the simplest stock investment strategies, and also one of the most effective. You don’t even need to be a finance whiz or undergo a course in chart analysis. Value investing strategy means locating quality stocks that are presently undervalued. In other words, if you know the value of something and purchase it at a discounted price, you will get a bargain – and then make a profit. ... (read more)

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