To Fix or Not to Fix Your Rates? The 3 Things to Consider Before You Decide to Fix
It’s a common dilemma – do you fix your rates or don’t you? Fixing your rates gives you security that you know what your repayments will be during the fixed rate period. However, it also gives your lender the assurance you will almost certainly remain a client for the full extent of the fixed rate period. Even if you do decide to refinance during a fixed rate period for whatever reason, you will almost certainly end up paying hefty penalties. So your lender will make their money anyway. I’ve seen some people have to pay nearly $30,000 in penalty fees ...
The 5 Fundamental Factors You Must Consider Before Buying an Investment Property
In the 16 years I have been involved with helping people acquire investment property, I’d say the most common question I am asked is, “What do you think is going to happen in the market?” I’ve come to learn this is code for, “What does the future hold?” Unfortunately, my crystal ball broke a long time ago. I don’t know what’s going to happen in the future and neither does anybody else. The problem though is that when you invest in property, you are investing for the future, primarily the future capital growth. So although there are never any guarantees, ...
