Home Loans
2019 in Review for Property Investors
2019 has been a rollercoaster ride for property investors. Starting low and slow in the shadow of ongoing downturn and uncertainty, the picture is very different 12 months on, with growing signs of recovery in the market. With positive growth recorded over the last four months, prices are beginning to rise in Sydney and Melbourne,…
Read MoreChallenges & Opportunities for Landlords in 2019
2019 has been quite the year for property investors, characterised for many by ongoing uncertainty. Starting the year in the grips of a major downturn, the outlook wasn’t good for landlords looking to capitalise on their investment properties. With prices and property values on a downward trajectory early on, it was a case of hold,…
Read MoreReverse Mortgages and You
A reverse mortgage is a type of home loan especially designed for pensioners and retirees who tend to be rich in assets but short on income. Reverse mortgages allow seniors to convert the equity in their property into cash to fund a better retirement. If you are aged over 60 and own your home, a…
Read MoreSelf-Employed? Don’t Give Up on Owning Your Own Home
With the many and varied ways to earn a living today, striking out on your own and starting a business is increasingly common. As the economy has grown, and technology has opened doors, it has become viable to work for yourself in a successful small business. Even though many small businesses are making their owners…
Read MoreHow the Banking Royal Commission recommendations will hurt You
Given the Banking Royal Commission recommendations we’re going to need your help, to keep helping You!
Read MoreWhat Do Mortgage Brokers Do? The Extra Value Your Mortgage Broker Provides
In recent times there has been much confusion about the role of Mortgage Brokers, and in particular what they do beyond working with clients to get applications for Property Finance approved. This is especially the case after the Royal Commission into banking, finance, and insurance saw several witnesses make claims that mortgage brokers did nothing…
Read MoreGive Yourself the Gift of Good Advice this Christmas
The best Christmas gifts are not the ones sitting under the tree. As banks put the squeeze on lending criteria, and the finance industry becomes increasingly complex, the best Christmas gift you can give yourself is to speak to a broker and join the 55% of Australians who have used a mortgage broker for their home…
Read MoreCalling All Clients! Vision’s Peter Marples and Ewan Bennet Tell How Staying in Touch Can Help Clients
Susan finished a hard day’s work. Collecting the kids on the way home, she stepped into her house in Sydney’s leafy North and grabbed a hard-earned lemon and lime spritzer as she prepared the family’s dinner. Just then the phone rang. ‘Who could this be?’ She wondered. A soothing and calm voice at the other…
Read MoreWhy You Need a Budget
Is living with a mountain of debt easier than building a budget and taking back your financial freedom?
Read More5 Tips to a smooth loan approval – in the post Royal Commission World
Paul Deheaume has spent nearly 30 years in the finance industry, both at a bank (think black & yellow) and with Vision. He has spent countless hours helping people with all sorts of different lending needs and always goes the extra mile for anyone he works for. With so many changes in the lending landscape,…
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