Australians purchased 5.3% more new homes in February than the month before, according to the Housing Industry Association (HIA). However, HIA chief economist Tim Reardon said this increase was off a “very low” base. Based on the number of new homes being approved for construction and purchased, he forecast there would be a decade-low [...]
It's so exciting that Christmas is just around the corner. Relaxing, sleeping in, spending time with friends and family - it never gets old. Whatever you've got planned, we hope you have a wonderful break. We wish you and your family a happy and safe Christmas and New Year!
I hope you and your family have a fun, relaxing time over the Christmas break. It’s always nice to unwind, whether that means enjoying a barbecue with your friends or travelling with your family. It’s also a good time to reflect on all the wonderful things and people we have in our life. [...]
Just a quick update on our movements for this year. In early 2019, Micarla and I decided that we wanted to get out and around Australia in a caravan to show our many kids the great country that we have. That dream was halted in early 2020, just a few weeks before departure, due to the [...]
Brad Quilty has been recognised in 2020 among the best of the best mortgage brokers at the PLAN Australia Awards night in Brisbane's Fortitude Valley on November 19th. Achieving the Excellence in Finance Gold standard. It is a great achievement and again shows that Tungsten Home Loans is always On Your Side!
The promise of open banking is big; a new, simpler way to share your personal financial data between banks, lenders and financial companies. It started on July 1. Here’s how it works and what it means to take back control of your data to get the best rates and offers. Switching banks has long been [...]
Tungsten Home Loans has outperformed their peers by winning 2 categories at the 2020 Better Business Awards at the Hilton, Brisbane on March 5th. Kicking off the night, THL was awarded the Best Regional Office beating a host of big name finalists, before then also securing Best Regional Broker against a number of Mortgage Brokers [...]
We proudly announce that we are finalists in 2 categories at the 2020 Better Business Awards. Best Regional Broker and Best Regional Office. The winners will be announced at a ceremony at the Hilton in Brisbane on the 5th March. It is a fantastic recognition of our mortgage broking work on both the Gold Coast [...]
Tungsten Home Loans is proud to announce that we have gained National industry recognition in 2019, being named a Finalist in the Australian Mortgage Awards, Brokerage of the Year – Regional. The Australian Mortgage Awards bring together the Australian industry’s best, recognising brokers and brokerages for their outstanding achievements. Winning an AMA [...]
If you applied for a home loan in the current financial environment , your lender would probably assess your application in the context of both your credit score and your credit history – on top of your income, assets, liabilities and living expenses. Your credit score is a number calculated by a credit-reporting agency, which [...]
