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Fixed Rate vs. Variable Rate Mortgage: Which is Better?

Interest rates, interest rates, interest rates. As we continue into 2022 and the interest rates in Australia continue to climb, we’ve been getting the same question a lot from our clients lately.   What are the key differences between fixed vs variable rate mortgages, and which is better for me?   The Australian variable rates are currently lower than what is available

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What is Lender’s Mortgage Insurance (LMI)?

Navigating buying your first home can be tricky, especially with confusing concepts like Lender’s Mortgage Insurance (LMI) being a part of the process that no one warned you about.  Often, if you get your pre-approval or finance from a bank, they’ll wave off the LMI added to  your pre-approval with a line about how it’s standard practice for first-home buyers

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Why use a broker when I can just go straight to the bank?

We’ll cut to the chase — using a mortgage broker makes your life easier and puts you in the best position to be approved for finance. A good broker (like Arch – woo!) will get to know you, your situation and your goals, and then use their expertise and connections to find you a lender that works for you. But

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Arch Brokerage, Why we created the brand

I’ve been in the finance and banking industry for 12 years, my wife a co-founder of the company – Simone O’Loughlin has over 8 years experience. That means collectively we have over 20 years worth of experience within the industry, something we’re very proud of and feel like we’ve taken the time to learn the ins and outs to make

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