First Home Buyers - July 27th Hidden Costs of Buying a Home If you’re new to the house buying game, you can be forgiven for thinking the only costs involved are the deposit and the mortgage. But unfortunately, there are hidden costs of buying a home that …
First Home Buyers - July 25th Home Buying Guide: Six Easy Steps to Buying a Home If you want to buy your dream home, or even just a humble first home, it doesn't have to cause stress and sleepless nights. Canstar's easy six-step home buying guide features all you need to …
First Home Buyers - July 24th How a Credit Score Impacts Your Ability to Get a Home Loan If you’re currently in the market for a home loan, you may have concerns about how a lender will view your application. Income, occupation and age are all factors that can potentially affect your ability …
First Home Buyers - July 18th What does a Mortgage Broker Do? And Should You Use One? Do you really need to use a mortgage broker? If you're after a home loan, it's a valid question. For when it comes to mortgages, there's really only one thing most of us care about: …
First Home Buyers - July 18th What Does ‘Subject to Finance’ Mean When Buying a Home? When buying a home, it's always a good idea to get your finances in place before you buy. Not only will it give you a clear idea of your price range, it will give you …
First Home Buyers - July 18th What Happens if You lie on Your Home Loan Application? Author: Rebecca Jarrett-Dalton While the majority of people are honest on their home loan applications, some people lie – whether intentionally or inadvertently – during the application process. However, if you are caught lying on your …
First Home Buyers - July 18th What If I Change My Mind About Buying A House? When can you change your mind about buying a house? Prospective buyers can change their mind about buying a house any time before settlement. But the consequences of this are different, depending on when you make …
First Home Buyers - July 18th Home Auctions vs Private Treaty Sales: The Pros and Cons There are three main styles of property sales in New Zealand: Private treaty (or private sale): interested parties make an offer and negotiate a price and purchase conditions with the seller Auction: interested parties bid …
First Home Buyers - July 18th Home Loans FAQs If you're considering taking out a home loan, you may have some questions you'd like answered. Here are some common queries people search for when researching home loans, complete with links to articles containing further …
First Home Buyers - June 12th What is an Interest Only Home Loan? Interest only home loans are not your typical mortgage, and are by no means the best choice for many home buyers. Canstar investigates interest only loans and their pros and cons. What is an interest only …