Leigh Peteh

24 February 2023

Home loans, Investment loans

First Home Buyer after renting for 31 years – how Derek finally got on the property ladder

Leigh Peteh

24 February 2023

Home loans, Investment loans

First Home Buyer after renting for 31 years – how Derek finally got on the property ladder

After 31 years of renting, our client Derek became a first home buyer in Brisbane. The Mint Equity team helped him secure a home loan and provided free buyer support services. Here is Derek’s story.

Leigh Peteh

16 December 2022

Home loans, Investment loans, SMSF loans, Business loans

Zac Peteh named one of Australia's Top 100 Mortgage Brokers

Leigh Peteh

16 December 2022

Home loans, Investment loans, SMSF loans, Business loans

MPA’s Top 100 Mortgage Brokers for 2022 delivered eye-catching record breaking figures and with over 11,000 mortgage brokers in Australia, Mint Equity making the list is another accolade for this award-winning mortgage broker.

Zac Peteh

23 November 2022

Home loans, Investment loans

What is the First Home Buyer Property Tax Choice?

Zac Peteh

23 November 2022

Home loans, Investment loans

What is the First Home Buyer Property Tax Choice?

First Home Buyers in New South Wales will soon be able to choose between two taxation options when you purchase a house; one-off stamp duty or ongoing annual property tax.

Leigh Peteh

20 September 2022

Investment loans, Home loans

Utilise the useable equity in your property how you want, when you want

Leigh Peteh

20 September 2022

Investment loans, Home loans

Utilise the useable equity in your property how you want, when you want

The traditional ‘Line of Credit’ has been reinvented giving borrowers the flexibility to access the useable equity in their property to maximise opportunities and your ROI.

Zac Peteh

12 August 2022

Home loans, Investment loans

What is going on with interest rates and the property market?

Zac Peteh

12 August 2022

Home loans, Investment loans

What is going on with interest rates and the property market?

Recent RBA cash rate increases definitely made some buyers hesitate, however we’re now seeing an increase in home loan pre-approval applications, which means buyers are getting ready to re-enter the market.

Zac Peteh

28 July 2022

Investment loans, Home loans

6 Steps For Buying Your First Investment Property

Zac Peteh

28 July 2022

Investment loans, Home loans

6 Steps For Buying Your First Investment Property

Many prospective homeowners are investigating new methods of home ownership, including rental and first home investment properties. We take a look at the 6 steps for buying your first investment property.

Zac Peteh

26 July 2022

Home loans, Investment loans

Should I refinance when interest rates are rising?

Zac Peteh

26 July 2022

Home loans, Investment loans

Should I refinance when interest rates are rising?

It’s difficult to know when the best time to refinance is, and rising interest rates are often a trigger to start the refinance process. We take a look at how refinancing your home loan can save you money.

Leigh Peteh

14 July 2022

Investment loans, Home loans, Business loans, SMSF loans

Mint Equity named as a finalist in the 2022 Australian Broking Awards

Leigh Peteh

14 July 2022

Investment loans, Home loans, Business loans, SMSF loans

Mint Equity named as a finalist in the 2022 Australian Broking Awards

Mint Equity has been named as a finalist in the 2022 Australian Broking Awards for the Marketing Campaign of the Year category.

Leigh Peteh

14 July 2022

Home loans, Investment loans

Interest rate increases providing opportunities for buyers ahead of Spring buying season

Leigh Peteh

14 July 2022

Home loans, Investment loans

Interest rate increases providing opportunities for buyers ahead of Spring buying season

Contrary to media headlines, property values aren’t dropping as expected and experienced buyers are still buying real estate across Australia, even with increasing interest rates.

Leigh Peteh

6 July 2022

Home loans, Investment loans

No decline in property prices – Central Coast defying property doomsayers

Leigh Peteh

6 July 2022

Home loans, Investment loans

No decline in property prices – Central Coast defying property doomsayers

The recent cash rate increases, and inflation aren’t having the predicted impact on property prices, particularly on the Central Coast.

Leigh Peteh

29 June 2022

Home loans, Investment loans

Where To Find Home Buying Help In Sydney

Leigh Peteh

29 June 2022

Home loans, Investment loans

Where To Find Home Buying Help In Sydney

Buying a home is rarely a straightforward task. There are so many things to consider — from deciding on a suitable area to organising finance, and finally settling the purchase.

Leigh Peteh

21 June 2022

Investment loans, Home loans

NSW First Home Buyers to choose between stamp duty and property tax

Leigh Peteh

21 June 2022

Investment loans, Home loans

NSW First Home Buyers to choose between stamp duty and property tax

From January 2023, First Home Buyers in NSW will get to choose if they want to pay a lump sum stamp duty tax or a smaller annual property tax, on their property purchase up to $1.5 million.

Leigh Peteh

31 May 2022

Investment loans, Home loans

70% of mortgages are arranged by a mortgage broker

Leigh Peteh

31 May 2022

Investment loans, Home loans

70% of mortgages are arranged by a mortgage broker

New data released from the Mortgage and Finance Association of Australia (MFAA) has found that mortgage broker market share continues to grow, outstripping direct to bank applications.

Leigh Peteh

30 May 2022

Investment loans, Home loans

What to expect from pest, building and strata reports?

Leigh Peteh

30 May 2022

Investment loans, Home loans

What to expect from pest, building and strata reports?

Your guide on what to look for in a pest and building report, what you should expect to see and your options on how to proceed with the purchase.

Leigh Peteh

27 May 2022

Investment loans, Home loans

Property Market Update – May 2022

Leigh Peteh

27 May 2022

Investment loans, Home loans

With quality properties hitting the market, low buyer activity and regional property values continuing to increase, now might just be the right time to buy.

Leigh Peteh

18 May 2022

Home loans, Investment loans

The Best Mortgage Brokers For First Home Buyers

Leigh Peteh

18 May 2022

Home loans, Investment loans

The Best Mortgage Brokers For First Home Buyers

By asking the right questions and knowing where to look, you can find a first time home buyer mortgage broker that truly cares about your future homeownership.

Leigh Peteh

6 May 2022

Investment loans, Home loans

Why now is a good time to buy property

Leigh Peteh

6 May 2022

Investment loans, Home loans

When everyone is running in the same direction, take note of the person walking in the opposite direction. A window of opportunity has been presented for savvy property buyers.

Leigh Peteh

27 April 2022

Investment loans, Home loans, SMSF loans, Business loans

Should I fix my home loan interest rate or take the risk with variable?

Leigh Peteh

27 April 2022

Investment loans, Home loans, SMSF loans, Business loans

Should I fix my home loan interest rate or take the risk with variable? Many mortgage holders are facing that exact question, but are the banks profiteering from the fear of interest rate rises?

Rebecca Hartley

12 April 2022

Investment loans, Home loans

Central Coast suburbs named in top 5 highest house value increases

Rebecca Hartley

12 April 2022

Investment loans, Home loans

Central Coast suburbs named in top 5 highest house value increases

Two Central Coast suburbs have made it into the top 5 highest house value increase since 2020, essentially doubling their values over the last 2 years.

Leigh Peteh

28 March 2022

Home loans

New home deposit scheme places for first and second-time buyers announced

Leigh Peteh

28 March 2022

Home loans

New home deposit scheme places for first and second-time buyers announced

A new Regional Home deposit guarantee scheme has been announced as part of the Morrison Government’s federal budget. We take a look at the difference between the schemes; First Home, New Home, Family Home and Regional Home.

First Home Buyer after renting for 31 years – how Derek finally got on the property ladder

Zac Peteh named one of Australia's Top 100 Mortgage Brokers

What is the First Home Buyer Property Tax Choice?

Utilise the useable equity in your property how you want, when you want

What is going on with interest rates and the property market?

6 Steps For Buying Your First Investment Property

Should I refinance when interest rates are rising?

Mint Equity named as a finalist in the 2022 Australian Broking Awards

Interest rate increases providing opportunities for buyers ahead of Spring buying season

No decline in property prices – Central Coast defying property doomsayers

Where To Find Home Buying Help In Sydney

NSW First Home Buyers to choose between stamp duty and property tax

70% of mortgages are arranged by a mortgage broker

What to expect from pest, building and strata reports?

Property Market Update – May 2022

The Best Mortgage Brokers For First Home Buyers

Why now is a good time to buy property

Should I fix my home loan interest rate or take the risk with variable?

Central Coast suburbs named in top 5 highest house value increases

New home deposit scheme places for first and second-time buyers announced

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