Sydney Mortgage Practice
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Hello,

There are many reasons for using a mortgage broker like personal service and expert advice.

Without blowing our own trumpet, weve highlighted some of these benefits, including an industry survey that shows homeowners believe good advice is the key to choosing a home loan (see 'Broker Benefits).

A mortgage broker can also prove a worthwhile asset in getting your loan approved. In our lead article we look at how the credit crunch has made many lenders tighten their belts and get tougher on credit applications.

Our article 'A recipe for Investment provides some encouraging statistics about entering the home buyer market. The recently announced full percentage point cut in interest rates by the Reserve Bank is expected to further stimulate the market.

With Christmas fast approaching we have also included an article on 'Smart Xmas Spending - how to survive financially this festive season.

Enjoy this newsletter and feel free to pass it on to family and friends.



John Kinross
Director

PO Box 741
Rozelle NSW 2039
Tel:1300 885 559
Mob:0405 534 344
Fax:1300 885 559

Lenders Tighten their Belts
A Recipe for Investment
Smart Xmas Spending
Broker Benefits


Lenders Tighten their Belts

One of the fallouts in Australia from the global credit crisis may be that home loans will become harder to get.


Many lenders are tightening their lending criteria to protect their loan books against the difficulties they now face in raising capital.

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A Recipe for Investment

Sky-high rents and declining interest rates may make a good recipe for property investment.


Although there's much talk of a declining housing market, many analysts believe there's money to be made from property if you choose your investment wisely.

A shortage of housing has pushed rents up to levels not seen in almost two decades.

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Smart Xmas Spending

Spend big in the lead up to Christmas then pay for it in the New Year. It's an all too common habit that many of us fall into, leaving us in serious debt by the time January rolls around and should be avoided.

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Broker Benefits

Good advice is critical when selecting a home loan, according to a recent survey of Australian home-owners.


The survey, conducted by CPA Australia, has found that 94 percent of respondents agree getting good advice is the key to securing a successful home loan arrangement.

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Mortgage & Finance Association of Australia


Sydney Mortgage Practice is a member of the MFAA, the peak governing industry body. All members are bound by a strict code of ethics to ensure the highest levels of service, integrity and professionalism.

John Kinross is an Accredited Mortgage Consultant of the MFAA. This means that he has proven qualifications, experience and expertise in the mortgage industry.

MFAA number is 10977.

About Us


Sydney Mortgage Practice has developed relationships with over 30 lending institutions in Australia. Our experience in liaising and negotiating with these wide range of lenders makes the process of securing property finance easy for you. The broad range of lenders on our panel enables us to satisfy (just about) all mortgage scenarios we encounter.

Sydney Mortgage Practice manages the whole process of obtaining funding from a lender on your behalf - from application through to the settlement of your loan.

We are committed to sourcing the most competitive loan from our panel lenders to suit each client's circumstances.

We aim to achieve the highest levels of customer satisfaction and to build long term relationships with our clients.

Disclaimer: This newsletter is intended to provide general news and information only. Readers should rely on their own enquiries before making any decisions regarding their own interests. Please do not rely on any part of this newsletter as a substitute for specific legal or financial advice. All material is copyright 2009.