buying a house (31)

Dec 28, 2009 7:53 PM CST buying a house
Lok_Simpson
Lok_SimpsonLok_Simpsonbundamba, Queensland Australia38 Threads 415 Posts
ok.. so im looking into it.. never done it before , but financially able to do it..

broker or bank?

whats your experiences?
Dec 28, 2009 11:03 PM CST buying a house
blondeaozichick
blondeaozichickblondeaozichickMelbourne, Victoria Australia60 Threads 1 Polls 4,392 Posts
Lok_Simpson: ok.. so im looking into it.. never done it before , but financially able to do it..

broker or bank?

whats your experiences?


I dont own a house and never have so I can't say one over the other.. my younger brother has bought 7 though so I can ask him laugh
Dec 28, 2009 11:15 PM CST buying a house
gazz101
gazz101gazz101Maryborough, Queensland Australia7 Threads 140 Posts
just look around, at banks, at brokers, i have purchased a few, paid cash though, but have had loans for investments, the broker will not want to know you after the deals done, he just wants the kickback from the bank.
Dec 28, 2009 11:16 PM CST buying a house
kidatheart
kidatheartkidatheartFruitvale, British Columbia Canada30 Threads 16,544 Posts
I'll be applying for my 7th mortgage in the new year, and not a single one has been with a bank. All through mortgage brokers, the rates are usually better, which saves money, even with their "fees". They're generally more flexible with regulations than banks, the laws still apply the same way as they do with banks.

I am looking at dealing with a bank this time though, just to see if they're willing to do business, if not, back to a broker.
Dec 28, 2009 11:21 PM CST buying a house
Martia
MartiaMartiabenalla, Victoria Australia141 Threads 1 Polls 2,888 Posts
Lok_Simpson: ok.. so im looking into it.. never done it before , but financially able to do it..

broker or bank?

whats your experiences?


Bank always or Building Society.Always shop around for the best deal go to your own bank first and try to make sure you deal with the Bank Manager thats why I am with the Bendigo bank.

Banks like Westpac seem to have lost their Managers never seen anymore.lol..
Dec 28, 2009 11:24 PM CST buying a house
Martia
MartiaMartiabenalla, Victoria Australia141 Threads 1 Polls 2,888 Posts
kidatheart: I'll be applying for my 7th mortgage in the new year, and not a single one has been with a bank. All through mortgage brokers, the rates are usually better, which saves money, even with their "fees". They're generally more flexible with regulations than banks, the laws still apply the same way as they do with banks.

I am looking at dealing with a bank this time though, just to see if they're willing to do business, if not, back to a broker.


Hi Kid... the brokers in Aus are not cheaper wish they were.Its better to look for finance yourself over here, unless you are very wealthy.
Dec 29, 2009 3:50 AM CST buying a house
morebloodyrisks
morebloodyrisksmorebloodyrisksPERTH SOR, Western Australia Australia14 Threads 2,326 Posts
Lok_Simpson: ok.. so im looking into it.. never done it before , but financially able to do it..

broker or bank?

whats your experiences?


LOK, Having been both sides of the fence, as a borrower (currently a mortgagee) and a mortgage lender with a member of large Banking community in this fine country and 2 smaller yet not small Credit Unions, I can probably answer 98% of your questions. I am reluctant however to do so in this thread as what I say may be construed as personal advice and may leave me open for litigation or attack by arseholes and possibly in breach of the Financial Services Reforms Act (FSRA).

Send me an email with any questions and I will do my best to steer you in the right direction.

Cheers
TARA

professor
Dec 29, 2009 4:14 AM CST buying a house
bubblesron
bubblesronbubblesronmaryborough, Queensland Australia442 Posts
gazz101: just look around, at banks, at brokers, i have purchased a few, paid cash though, but have had loans for investments, the broker will not want to know you after the deals done, he just wants the kickback from the bank.


Hey Gazz welcome to the threads from a fellow person from the burra
Dec 29, 2009 4:18 AM CST buying a house
gazz101
gazz101gazz101Maryborough, Queensland Australia7 Threads 140 Posts
bubblesron: Hey Gazz welcome to the threads from a fellow person from the burra


hi mate,,

just dont make the mistake of telling everyone we call it scaryborough,,,
Dec 29, 2009 4:19 AM CST buying a house
bubblesron
bubblesronbubblesronmaryborough, Queensland Australia442 Posts
or marryyabrother lol
Dec 29, 2009 4:20 AM CST buying a house
bubblesron
bubblesronbubblesronmaryborough, Queensland Australia442 Posts
nah i moved here 11 yrs ago and decided i will die here, i love the place
Dec 29, 2009 4:21 AM CST buying a house
EliteOne
EliteOneEliteOneBrisbane, Queensland Australia38 Threads 1,590 Posts
Lok_Simpson: ok.. so im looking into it.. never done it before , but financially able to do it..

broker or bank?

whats your experiences?


Either, it doesn’t cost you any more going through a reputable broker, the banks pay them even tho they work independently. As far as I know CUA bank has been the number one lender with lowest fees for the last 10 years then ANZ and followed by Commonwealth. But if you haven’t done it before I would use a broker their always up to date with options that will best suit you.


good luck!

wave
Dec 29, 2009 4:23 AM CST buying a house
kizzy27
kizzy27kizzy27a south coast beach, New South Wales Australia106 Threads 6 Polls 7,413 Posts
Congrats Lok well done mate .....
shop around best advise I can give .wine
Dec 29, 2009 4:30 AM CST buying a house
gazz101
gazz101gazz101Maryborough, Queensland Australia7 Threads 140 Posts
hey Kizzy,,,

do you know someone in nowra called peter cato
Dec 29, 2009 4:13 PM CST buying a house
kizzy27
kizzy27kizzy27a south coast beach, New South Wales Australia106 Threads 6 Polls 7,413 Posts
gazz101: hey Kizzy,,,

do you know someone in nowra called peter cato


Rings a bell but cant say I do Gazz ...who is he when hes at home?
Dec 29, 2009 4:46 PM CST buying a house
gazz101
gazz101gazz101Maryborough, Queensland Australia7 Threads 140 Posts
hes a cousin of mine that i have not seen in many years, was given a number to ring but theres no answer
Dec 29, 2009 7:05 PM CST buying a house
BigfootMichelle
BigfootMichelleBigfootMichelleBendigo, Victoria Australia90 Posts
We had our house via the Group Self build program. We went through a mortgage broker. I didnt think they actually charged anything, she got her kickback from whichever lender we went with. And accidently, by sheer chance - we ended up; with the Heritage building society who have been marvellous. I think they are a Queensland based bank who have treated us wonderfully. THey always passed on the interest rate cuts, we never had to chase for it such as you do with NAB etc. I would recommend anyone check into them at least for comparisons.
Dec 29, 2009 7:30 PM CST buying a house
redozichick
redozichickredozichickBrisbane, Queensland Australia2 Threads 3,934 Posts
Lok_Simpson: ok.. so im looking into it.. never done it before , but financially able to do it..

broker or bank?

whats your experiences?
Congrats Lokhug I wouldn't have a clue, never bought a housedrinking good luckcool
Dec 29, 2009 7:34 PM CST buying a house
redozichick
redozichickredozichickBrisbane, Queensland Australia2 Threads 3,934 Posts
Martia: My goodness I am shocked as I thought we had the monopoly on the sheer Greed of the banking system! should have known better.

And its great that you come on here throwing your two cents around. Have a Happy New Year and get yourself a lovely lady to cuddle up to as you would need to keep warm over there now.Its so hot and dry here in Benalla... oh for some soaking rain.
Come to Brissy...it's been raining for the last two weeks...should see how long my grass islaugh
Dec 29, 2009 7:37 PM CST buying a house
bubblesron
bubblesronbubblesronmaryborough, Queensland Australia442 Posts
redozichick: Come to Brissy...it's been raining for the last two weeks...should see how long my grass is


Would be more than happy to cut your grass my lovely RED
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