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Tax Depreciation Schedule
Investing, Mortgage, Property | February 26, 2015
Tax Depreciation Schedule

What is Tax Depreciation Depreciation is the wear and tear of a building and the fixtures and fittings within it. The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) allows investment property owners to claim this depreciation as a deduction in their annual tax return, reducing their taxable income and hence paying less tax. You can download your special reduced fee application form here…

What Is LMI (Lender's Mortgage Insurance) In Australia
Business, Lender features, Loan, Mortgage | February 17, 2015
What Is LMI (Lender’s Mortgage Insurance) In Australia

What Is LMI in Australia? Lender’s Mortgage Insurance (LMI) is a type of insurance that is used to protect financial institutions and lenders against financial loss when a borrower defaults on a loan and can not pay it back. LMI covers the Lender/Bank against the shortfall that may arise if the following sale of the security property does not cover…

What Does LVR Stand For In a Home Loan?
Business, Lender features, Loan, Mortgage | February 12, 2015
What Does LVR Stand For In a Home Loan?

LVR stands for Loan to Value Ratio. It is the percentage of money that you intend to borrow compared to the overall value of the property. To work out the LVR, divide the amount you are borrowing into the value of the property e.g. It can be calculated using the simple formula: (Property Value – Deposit)/Property Value x 100% The…

How To Get Your Small Business Out Of Debt
Business, Lender features, Loan, Mortgage | January 17, 2015
How To Get Your Small Business Out Of Debt

Does your SME have an outstanding business debt or ATO tax debt? We can refinance business debt up to 80% LVR (loan to value ratio) at residential home loan rates. Cash out for working capital is acceptable up to 80% LVR at residential rates. You can also purchase a business/commercial building with a residential dwelling as a security at up…

Should I Use a Mortgage Broker or a Direct Lender
Lender features, Loan, Mortgage | January 15, 2015
Should I Use a Mortgage Broker or a Direct Lender

The Australian finance industry is one of the most sophisticated, innovated and regulated in the world. It is one of the safest since ASIC (Australian Securities and Investment Commission) introduced new uniform consumer credit laws know as NCCP to protect and inform consumers. Mortgage brokers will get paid a percentage of the total loan amount (from the bank or lender)…

Commercial & Business Vehicle Finance Deals - Low Doc Deal
Asset Equipment Finance, Business, Lender features, Loan | January 12, 2015
Commercial & Business Vehicle Finance Deals – Low Doc Deal

Commercial & Business Vehicle Finance Deals are available for new and used cars for your business: Low doc deal – no financials required • Established in business minimum of 2 years. • Low Doc Maximum amount $100,000 • Applicant / Director / Partner must have reasonable equity in property. Evidence to be provided. Non property owners require 20% deposit •…