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 [...]
Its been just over 1 month since the Royal Commission into Misconduct in the Banking and Financial Services Industry’s report was handed to the Government, and what a wild ride it has been since then for every Mortgage Broker in Australia. The most shocking aspect, was that not a single case of Mortgage Broker [...]
Seller expectations are high but buyers want low prices – what’s to be done? Two real estate agents detail how to negotiate in a declining market. After years of rapidly rising house prices, the recent slowdown took many people by surprise – not least those with a home to sell. “For a while we [...]
So, you’re thinking of buying your first residential investment property? There are a few things to consider before making the move. Here are our top 10 tips for avoiding potential difficulties and ensuring success. 1. Know your goal Understanding your financial objectives is key to finding the right investment property. The actual property itself [...]
The current Royal Commission into the finance industry has certainly shed some light on the banking system at large. From a lending perspective, it now makes more sense than ever to use a good Mortgage Broker, and not deal directly with the lender. For many years now, I have been heralding the fact that Banks [...]
The real estate market can be tough for young adults, but as a parent you may be able to lend a helping hand. We tell you how. 1.Parent-to-child loan A parent-to-child loan is when a parent lends their child money. This is a formal, legally binding arrangement, administered by an independent third party. At the [...]
