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		<description>Austral Mortgage Corporation, mortgage calculator, Mortgage rates, Mortgage, loan calculator, refinance, Offset home loans, Property Finance, Mortgage Offset, Split Loans</description>
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			<title>Investing In Property and looking for an investment loan</title>
			<link>http://www.australmortgage.com.au/myblog/investing-in-property-and-looking-for-an-investment-loan.html</link>
			<description>Why invest and why take out an investment loan? &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;People&amp;rsquo;s needs for investment are as varied as the investment vehicles themselves. Some want to own their home outright, pay the kids&amp;rsquo; university fees, or take world trips; while others want to start their own business or retire on a comfortable income. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;The reality for most of us is that we won&amp;rsquo;t be able to afford these things on our salary alone (unless you&amp;rsquo;re fortunate enough to be the CEO of a majo [...]</description>
			<author>Michelle Kour</author>
			<pubDate>Tue, 19 Aug 2008 00:00:00 +0100</pubDate>
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			<title>Direct Investment in property in Australia through a good investment loan</title>
			<link>http://www.australmortgage.com.au/myblog/direct-investment-in-property-in-australia-through-a-good-investment-loan.html</link>
			<description>An investment property is becoming a more popular choice for those seeking to create a revenue stream and also achieve capital growth through the investment property value increasing over time. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;This can also be part of a strategic financial plan and should be considered by investors as part of a diversified portfolio. When considering an investment purchase you should also source the best investment loan structure for you. With any investment your investment loan can make a differenc [...]</description>
			<author>Michelle Kour</author>
			<pubDate>Tue, 19 Aug 2008 00:00:00 +0100</pubDate>
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			<title>My little nest egg – an investment loan helps me secure my investment property in Australia</title>
			<link>http://www.australmortgage.com.au/myblog/my-little-nest-egg-an-investment-loan-helps-me-secure-my-investment-property-in-australia.html</link>
			<description>I recently decided the time was right to utilise some surplus cash I had available and began looking to purchase an investment property. Whilst it would have been easy to just dive in and find something that I could afford regardless of the location or potential growth, I thought it best to do some research knowing that my investment property was more than likely going to be a long term property investment for me. Timing was also good from an income perspective &amp;ndash;I good easily demonstrate m [...]</description>
			<author>Michelle Kour</author>
			<pubDate>Tue, 19 Aug 2008 00:00:00 +0100</pubDate>
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			<title>Guide to Debt Consolidation</title>
			<link>http://www.australmortgage.com.au/myblog/guide-to-debt-consolidation.html</link>
			<description>Australia&amp;rsquo;s borrowing at an all-time high, with each member of the population having an average debt of around $50,000 &amp;ndash; twice the level of five years ago. Thankfully, total personal assets have also risen, drawn up by substantial rises in house prices, superannuation and the share market. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Nevertheless, with ever-increasing levels of household debt it&amp;#39;s no wonder that debt consolidation personal loans are gaining popularity. If you do find yourself in the unenviable p [...]</description>
			<author>Michelle Kour</author>
			<pubDate>Tue, 12 Aug 2008 00:00:00 +0100</pubDate>
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			<title>Drowning in Debt! Why not think about debt consolidation?</title>
			<link>http://www.australmortgage.com.au/myblog/drowning-in-debt-21-why-not-think-about-debt-consolidation.html</link>
			<description>A few years back prior to buying my first home, I bought my first car and also at around the same time applied for my first credit card. Whilst this was my only alternative at the time due to a lack of savings, it wasn&amp;rsquo;t such a big deal as it was my only financial commitment. Things have now changed and with the rising home loan interest rates, I have suddenly found my overall level of monthly repayment commitment on all my debt is causing a problem with my cash flow. So who did I turn to? [...]</description>
			<author>Michelle Kour</author>
			<pubDate>Tue, 12 Aug 2008 00:00:00 +0100</pubDate>
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			<title>DEBT CONSOLIDATION IN AUSTRALIA</title>
			<link>http://www.australmortgage.com.au/myblog/debt-consolidation-in-australia.html</link>
			<description>With ever-increasing levels of household debt it&amp;#39;s no wonder that debt consolidations are gaining popularity. Debt consolidation is a real option for most borrowers regardless of their circumstances in that interest rates on personal loans, car leases or other unsecured debt is always higher that that payable on a mortgage secured over real estate. Most borrowers however only consider debt consolidation when there is some concern over cash flow. If you do find yourself in the position of nee [...]</description>
			<author>Michelle Kour</author>
			<pubDate>Tue, 12 Aug 2008 00:00:00 +0100</pubDate>
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			<title>Refinance to reduce mortgage stress</title>
			<link>http://www.australmortgage.com.au/myblog/refinance-to-reduce-mortgage-stress.html</link>
			<description>A record number of Australians will suffer mortgage stress and will face difficulty in paying their mortgages this year with a percentage of those risking repossession of their homes. A refinance of your loan may be an option that will assist in relieving this stress. As a matter of course you should review your home loan terms and conditions each year to check that they are the most suitable for you and if not, a refinance could improve your cash flow. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Home loan stress or Mortgage s [...]</description>
			<author>Michelle Kour</author>
			<pubDate>Tue, 08 Apr 2008 00:00:00 +0100</pubDate>
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			<title>Common reasons why people refinance</title>
			<link>http://www.australmortgage.com.au/myblog/common-reasons-why-people-refinance.html</link>
			<description>People refinance by moving to another loan but on new terms. Mortgage refinancing is something which can also enable a borrower to borrow more money to consolidate debts or for other purposes taken that they can afford to meet the repayments on the larger loan amount. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Here are some of the common reasons why people refinance: &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;1. To save money&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;2. To refinance to a lower monthly repayment &amp;ndash; this is done by refinancing your exiting loan at a lower rate which  [...]</description>
			<author>Michelle Kour</author>
			<pubDate>Tue, 08 Apr 2008 00:00:00 +0100</pubDate>
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			<title>What is a refinance and what do I need to consider when thinking of a refinance?</title>
			<link>http://www.australmortgage.com.au/myblog/what-is-a-refinance-and-what-do-i-need-to-consider-when-thinking-of-a-refinance.html</link>
			<description>A refinance is the process whereby you repay your existing home loan by taking out a new loan. When they refinance borrowers take out a new loan to completely pay out early and thus replace their existing/previous loan. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;With home loans being the most significant financial commitment of a lifetime for a lot of people, and with home loans rates being on the move, a lot of borrowers start considering a refinance, especially if they are thinking that they are not getting the best mortgag [...]</description>
			<author>Michelle Kour</author>
			<pubDate>Tue, 08 Apr 2008 00:00:00 +0100</pubDate>
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			<title>SHOULD YOU REFINANCE YOUR LOAN?</title>
			<link>http://www.australmortgage.com.au/myblog/should-you-refinance-your-loan.html</link>
			<description>As the global credit crisis continues to play havoc with interest rates in Australia many borrowers are scurrying for relief by seeking to refinance their home and investment loans. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;However this refinance strategy does not always achieve its objective and borrowers can often be left in a worse position than that which was the status quo. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;It is important that proper research be conducted before a refinance is initiated. Just as importantly borrowers must be absolutely cert [...]</description>
			<author>Michelle Kour</author>
			<pubDate>Tue, 08 Apr 2008 00:00:00 +0100</pubDate>
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			<title>Refinance – I took the plunge!</title>
			<link>http://www.australmortgage.com.au/myblog/refinance-i-took-the-plunge-21.html</link>
			<description>Recently, I embarked on a household budget plan. I began in the usual manner such as accounting for daily, weekly, monthly and to a lesser extent annual expenses and how I could save a &amp;lsquo;buck&amp;rsquo; or two or even just trim costs by changing my payment methods. What amazed me the most about my strategic plan was that once I had listed what I thought were my main expense items, I had overlooked the most important expense of them all &amp;ndash; my home loan! It was at this point that it dawned o [...]</description>
			<author>Michelle Kour</author>
			<pubDate>Tue, 08 Apr 2008 00:00:00 +0100</pubDate>
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			<title>When would I refinance my Mortgage?</title>
			<link>http://www.australmortgage.com.au/myblog/when-would-i-refinance-my-mortgage.html</link>
			<description>Whenever it makes financial sense to do so. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Mortgage Refinancing? In the past, most people who took out a Mortgage continued with it until they had paid it off. These days, people refinance their Mortgage much more frequently. The average duration of a Home Loan in Australia now is just 4-5 years. Here we look at some of the reasons people in Australia refinance their Home Loan. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Mortgage Refinance Reasons: lower rate &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;The most common reason for people to refina [...]</description>
			<author>Michelle Kour</author>
			<pubDate>Tue, 08 Apr 2008 00:00:00 +0100</pubDate>
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			<title>Refinance – not always the right decision</title>
			<link>http://www.australmortgage.com.au/myblog/refinance-not-always-the-right-decision.html</link>
			<description>Many borrowers in Australia are experiencing mortgage stress for the first time because of the increase in interest rates over the last 2 years. When rates are increasing borrowers often consider a refinance of their existing mortgage because they see lower rates advertised in the newspapers and on TV. The fact is that all lenders obtain funds form much the same sources and certainly the majority of these funds come from the global money markets. For this reason while some lenders may offer attr [...]</description>
			<author>Michelle Kour</author>
			<pubDate>Tue, 08 Apr 2008 00:00:00 +0100</pubDate>
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			<title>A good mortgage broker can be of great help to you with your mortgage application</title>
			<link>http://www.australmortgage.com.au/myblog/a-good-mortgage-broker-can-be-of-great-help-to-you-with-your-mortgage-application.html</link>
			<description>The mortgage financial market now offers such a great variety of mortgage options and products that it becomes really vital for potential borrowers to prepare themselves, do some research, obtain some general knowledge about just what is involved in applying for a mortgage in NSW and Australia, and what one can do to ensure a prompt and positive outcome. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;If NSW based potential borrowers do not have enough time to research the matter properly, they should seek some advice from a profe [...]</description>
			<author>Michelle Kour</author>
			<pubDate>Thu, 27 Mar 2008 00:00:00 +0100</pubDate>
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			<title>Mortgage Broker – What you should look for</title>
			<link>http://www.australmortgage.com.au/myblog/mortgage-broker-what-you-should-look-for.html</link>
			<description>A mortgage broker, we all know what they do&amp;hellip;.don&amp;rsquo;t we? How much do we really know about the role of a mortgage broker and what we should look for when seeking the services of a mortgage broker? Whilst we may understand the basic functionality of a mortgage broker, what should we really know about them before engaging in a relationship with a mortgage broker? In other words, as it would apply to all professional service providers, what separates a great mortgage broker from the rest  [...]</description>
			<author>Michelle Kour</author>
			<pubDate>Thu, 27 Mar 2008 00:00:00 +0100</pubDate>
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			<title>Good mortgage brokers do it differently.</title>
			<link>http://www.australmortgage.com.au/myblog/good-mortgage-brokers-do-it-differently.html</link>
			<description>As we are all aware there are thousands of mortgage brokers operating in NSW and Australia wide, all of whom offer access to a good range of mortgage products. Most mortgage brokers are accredited and trained to discuss with you the features and costs of a number of mortgage facilities and their aim is to help you select the most suitable loan product for your purposes. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;A good mortgage broker does not focus on his commission when recommending a loan product but rather will determine  [...]</description>
			<author>Michelle Kour</author>
			<pubDate>Thu, 27 Mar 2008 00:00:00 +0100</pubDate>
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			<title>Why use a mortgage broker</title>
			<link>http://www.australmortgage.com.au/myblog/why-use-a-mortgage-broker-2.html</link>
			<description>In Australia most people go to mortgage brokers to get access to a greater range of mortgage options, for better service and for the mortgage broker&amp;#39;s ability to negotiate with lenders. A mortgage broker offers loans from a panel of financial institutions, including banks and non-banks. In Australia there are literally hundreds of lenders offering many mortgage options as they compete for customers with their new home loan products every day. Using a mortgage broker is now an essential part  [...]</description>
			<author>Michelle Kour</author>
			<pubDate>Thu, 27 Mar 2008 00:00:00 +0100</pubDate>
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			<title>Mortgage Brokers</title>
			<link>http://www.australmortgage.com.au/myblog/mortgage-brokers.html</link>
			<description>As we are swamped with choice when in comes to mortgage products in today&amp;rsquo;s market, deciding on a home loan in Australia can be a huge task. A mortgage broker can ease the pain and save you time by narrowing down your options for loan products that are most suitable for you. A mortgage broker should know what you need from you loan, for now and in the future and then offer you the best products available on the market to meet your needs. Sounds simple? Well it can be. Your mortgage broker  [...]</description>
			<author>Michelle Kour</author>
			<pubDate>Thu, 27 Mar 2008 00:00:00 +0100</pubDate>
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			<title>Mortgage Broker in Australia</title>
			<link>http://www.australmortgage.com.au/myblog/mortgage-broker-in-australia.html</link>
			<description>Mortgage brokers help source loans in for borrowers looking for persons or investment / business finance. As a mortgage broker they bring a borrower and a lender together to obtain a mortgage loan. They originate the loan while the mortgage lenders actually process the mortgage application, complete their credit checks, arrange a valuation and finally fund the credit at settlement. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Once a mortgage broker has been approached, or if they in fact approach you, they then aim to suggest l [...]</description>
			<author>Michelle Kour</author>
			<pubDate>Thu, 27 Mar 2008 00:00:00 +0100</pubDate>
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			<title>Today’s mortgage broker won’t cost you “an arm and a leg” so to speak</title>
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			<description>Only a couple of years ago, the luxury and convenience of using a mortgage broker to arrange your home loan would set you back about $2,000 and possibly a slightly higher interest rate. Generally, the mortgage broker would charge a professional fee for his / her services, receive an introducer commission upon the settlement of your home or investment loan directly from the lender, as well as ongoing trail commission for the life of your loan. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;In recent years, the mortgage market has  [...]</description>
			<author>Michelle Kour</author>
			<pubDate>Thu, 27 Mar 2008 00:00:00 +0100</pubDate>
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