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Mortgage Refinancing Help: Financial Services

Once you know the reason for refinancing, you should ask your mortgage specialist whether or not it would be beneficial for you to refinance at this time or whether it may be more beneficial to wait.

 

 
           
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Mortgage Refinancing TipWhen refinancing a mortgage, as many as 30% of homeowner's cash out part or all of their home's equity. By investing in home improvements or paying off credit cards, this can be a smart. But, if you are borrowing more than 80% of your home's value, you will be hit with private mortgage insurance, costing you hundreds a year.



Mortgage Refinancing Help: Financial Services ()

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Wesley CreditlineWesley Creditline »
Provides a specialist financial counselling service for individuals and their families with credit problems. Includes a free help line, consumer education and legal services.
 
GE AustraliaGE Australia »
Provides financial products and services in Australia and New Zealand.
 
Banking and Financial Services OmbudsmanBanking and Financial Services Ombudsman »
A dispute resolution service dealing with disputes that individuals and small business have with financial service providers.
 
National Information Centre on Retirement InvestmentsNational Information Centre on Retirement Investments »
NICRI is a government funded, independent consumer agency providing information on investment products. Includes general information, list of publications and news items.
 
VAT Refund PackVAT Refund Pack »
Self-help application guide for the recovery of VAT paid by businesses when visiting Europe.
 
Australian Securities and Investments CommissionAustralian Securities and Investments Commission »
One of three Commonwealth government bodies who regulate financial services. Single national regulator of Australian companies.
 
HometraderHometrader »
Provide step by step training to help people understand and trade the stock market. Training centres in most capital cities.
 
SMSF ProfessionalsSMSF Professionals' Association of Australia »
Represents professional advisers who provide advice in the area of self-managed superannuation funds. Organisation goals and structure, membership, member resources, education and accreditation programs, and events.
 
Esanda FinanceEsanda Finance »
A provider of vehicle and equipment finance and investment solutions offering a wide range of financial products.
 
N M Rothschild AustraliaN M Rothschild Australia »
Offer managed investments accessible directly from Rothschild, or via a financial planner. Group history and details of services offered.
 
RateCityRateCity »
Compares credit card rates, home loans, savings accounts, personal loans, car loans and other financial products.
 
Tax Returns AustraliaTax Returns Australia »
Allows users to lodge personal tax returns securely online for a flat fee of $35 and receive tax refunds within 14 days.
 
United Financial ServicesUnited Financial Services »
Provider of motor vehicle, personal, boat and mortgage loans. Find company profile, services, products, office locations and contact details.
 
GrantSearchGrantSearch »
Online database of Australian grants and scholarships. Features free search, subscription and print edition.
 
BBXBBX »
Provides a broker service for businesses to purchase goods and services, using spare capacity in their business to pay for them. Locations in most states.
 
Entity SolutionsEntity Solutions »
Australian financial umbrella company for contracting professionals.
 
Finance Advocates AustraliaFinance Advocates Australia »
Offering a range of commercial and personal lending solutions. Provides a profile, describes the various types of loans and supplies contact information.
 
Co-operative Development Services LtdCo-operative Development Services Ltd »
A not-for-profit organisation that facilitates self help initiatives using the co-operative business structure, through a network of consultants. Lists co-operatives formed and publications.
 
Australian Financial Services DirectoryAustralian Financial Services Directory »
Provides a directory of various financial services professionals alongside general investment community news and views.
 
Superannuation Complaints TribunalSuperannuation Complaints Tribunal »
Details of an independent tribunal set up by the Commonwealth Government to deal with complaints about superannuation funds, annuities and deferred annuities, and retirement savings accounts.
 
Lower BillsLower Bills »
Provides financial calculators, guides, articles and rate comparison information for credit cards, home loans, savings accounts and personal loans.
 
eReturneReturn »
Online tax return service for lodging personal and business returns.
 
Australian SuperAustralian Super »
A multi-industry employer superannuation fund. Information for employees and members.
 
Find My SuperFind My Super »
Fill out a form and it is transmitted to the lost member register enquiry team at the Australian Taxation office.
 
BP  Plus OnlineBP Plus Online »
Debit and credit cards for fuel, petrol, and vehicles for fleet management and fleet control.
 
The Association of Superannuation Funds of Australia LimitedThe Association of Superannuation Funds of Australia Limited »
The peak superannuation industry body in Australia. Includes policy, research, events, publications, professional development and membership.
 
Suncorp MetwaySuncorp Metway »
Provides banking, insurance and investing services for personal and business. Includes internet banking, online share trading and insurance.
 
AXA AustraliaAXA Australia »
Provide investment, insurance, retirement, and superannuation products and services.
 
Financial Industry Complaints Service LimitedFinancial Industry Complaints Service Limited »
FICS is a scheme established to provide free advice and assistance to help consumers in resolving complaints about members of the financial services industry.
 
ORIX Australia Corporation LimitedORIX Australia Corporation Limited »
Provides fleet services, factoring, debt collection, and truck rentals.
 
Quantum GroupQuantum Group »
Specialises in a wide range of financial transactions for investors in Australia.
 
eTaxeTax »
Do your Australian tax return online.
 
Union FidelityUnion Fidelity »
Provides asset based rural, residential, and commercial loans, including inventory finance. Rates and loan conditions provided.
 
Virgin MoneyVirgin Money »
Offers low fee home loans, superannuation options and zero interest credit cards.
 
Timbercorp AustraliaTimbercorp Australia »
Offers a range of agricultural investments including olives, almonds and blue gums. Includes virtual tour.

 


 
      


Mortgage Refinancing TipFees are a hidden cost of many mortgage loans. By law, lenders must disclose fees within three days of a loan application. Fees can go by many names like - document prep fees, courier fees, administrative fees, and more.
 

Mortgage Refinancing TipBefore you refinance a loan, make sure that you carefully analyze any fees that your lender is including on the loan. The Department of Housing and Urban Development can provide you with a list of standard fees. Use it to make sure that your lender isn't tacking on anything extravagant. And by all means, compare their fees with other lenders in the market.
 

Mortgage Refinancing TipUse a mortgage broker. A mortgage broker will show you mortgage products from different banks and mortgage providers. Pick a mortgage broker carefully. If the broker works directly for a company that offers financial products, make sure he shows you clearly why one of these products is better. Mortgage brokers also get a commission on their sales. Find out what the broker's services include and if he charges any fees. Many brokers do not charge fees beyond their commission. Also check the broker's credentials.
 

Mortgage Refinancing TipFor both new buyers and refinancers, it's important to understand what a no-cost mortgage loan or a no-cost refinance loan really means. "No cost" does not mean that closing costs (also known as settlement costs) have been erased. It means that the closing costs will be factored into the interest rate associated with the loan. Of course, this also means that, all other things being equal, the interest rate associated with a no-cost mortgage will always be higher than one where the borrower pays the closing costs up front.
 

   

   


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