Fletcher Rowe | December 7 2017 As 2017 nears its climax, the accolades have continued to come for the IFA Mortgages & Finance team. This time, it is Anthony with his name in lights, as we received the news this morning that he has been nominated as a finalist as the Best Residential Broker at
Fletcher Rowe | November 2 2017 One thing thing that most mortgagees will attest to is harbouring a small, albeit impassioned, feeling of bitterness towards their bank. We know that a mortgage is part and parcel in keeping a roof over our heads, but at the same time, we’d jump at the opportunity to keep
Fletcher Rowe | October 5 2017 Our revered leader and favourite broker, Anthony O’Flynn, is featured on the front page of this month’s issue of Australian Broker magazine. Anthony spoke on moving from a major bank to broking, meeting his first client at a barbecue, and the lifelong friendship that came out of helping him buy
Fletcher Rowe | September 18 2017 At the end of the day, the only thing banks think about when handing out money is minimising the risk to them in doing so. Banks have a list of preferred borrowers and occupations, and there is no prize for guessing that Doctors are atop that list. Generally revered
Fletcher Rowe | September 7 2017 On first glance, the rise and rise of capital city markets has excluded a generation of first home buyers. Young Sydneysiders and Melburnians are instead forced to remain long-time renters, or otherwise relocate interstate and forego their Surry Hills or Little Bourke St cold drips and smashed avocado. The
August 29 2017 | Fletcher Rowe It’s one of the most commonly queried yet poorly understood components of the modern mortgage, and not knowing its function could be costing you thousands in interest charges over the course of a year, let alone the life of your loan. You may be aware it’s out there, but
Fletcher Rowe | August 21 2017 The past 12 months of mortgage lending policy have really shook up the industry. Taking out a new home loan presents unique and ever-changing challenges compared to what once was almost a “revolving door” lending policy. These policy changes were well-intentioned, posited to be steadying erratic and unsustainable housing
Fletcher Rowe | August 11 2017 It’s a daunting world for the first home buyer; skyrocketing median house prices, interest rates and an influx of lending platforms can scare off would-be home owners. Many wonder how they will save a deposit large enough to outbid seasoned investors, and parents feel helpless watching their children’s dreams
Fletcher Rowe | August 9 2017 Sydney property prices have again edged higher, according to CoreLogic’s latest weekly report released for the first week of August. The report released last week showed that surprisingly high auction clearance rates were keeping the market competitive and turning around what threatened to be a slump after a sluggish
With mortgage stress mounting and the rising cost of homeownership putting pressure on many households around Australia, it can feel like your mortgage will last forever. There are a few commonsense, real world tips that can help cut down the length of time that you’ll have that repayment hanging above your head. MAKE ADDITIONAL