What should I be looking for when I refinance my loan?

Want some guidance about the refinance of a mortgage? Here is an article that outlines the critical factors that often drive the refinance of a home loan Read more...

Public Tax Determination

DECEMBER 2008 Public Tax Determination TD2008/27
http://law.ato.gov.au/atolaw/view.htm?locid=TXD   (then follow the prompts)

TD 2008/27 has now clarified the position of the deductibility of capitalised interest, at least in general terms. Read more


 

Wealth Maximiser Investor Assist

The ATO has recently published an edited version of a Private Ruling on its website.

A taxpayer and client of Austral Mortgage, applied for the private ruling to seek confirmation from the ATO that if there was a shortfall between his investment income and his investment outgoings then that shortfall could be capitalised under the home and investment loan & line of credit structure noted in his application. Read more >>

Federal Labor's Low Tax First Home Saver Accounts

A Rudd Labor Government will help aspiring first home buyers save a larger deposit by establishing new, low tax, First Home Saver Accounts.  First Home Buyer Read more...

THE UPS and DOWNS of MORTGAGE RATES

A 12 year old asks some insightful questions about mortgage rates and what causes them to rise and fall. A number of factors will cause mortgage rates to increase. Read more...

The best investment loan will always include an interest only period as well as a capitalising line

The best investment loan will always include an interest only period as well as a capitalising line Read more...

The mortgage calculator has become an important resource tool when purchasing a property

A mortgage calculator will give you a good guide to your purchasing power – generally driven by your income and asset position. Read more...

A good time to consider debt consolidation

Debt consolidation loans can improve your cash flow... Read more...

 

The benefits of using a loan calculator when borrowing in Australia

Do you know about the mortgage calculator resource tool? A mortgage calculator ...... Read more...
 

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