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746b mortgage broker Q&A (turning your PPOR into an investment, renovation loans, kids & borrowing capacity + more)

Season 7
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In today's chat, Rachelle Kroon from Sphere Home Loans joins Glen to answer all your questions touching on:


๐Ÿ‘‰๐Ÿพ benefit of using a broker vs direct to bank

๐Ÿ‘‰๐Ÿฟ will a mortgage broker help someone get a loan under $250k?

๐Ÿ‘‰๐Ÿป how much does having a child impact borrowing capacity?

๐Ÿ‘‰ borrowing capacity upon returning from mat leaveย 

๐Ÿ‘‰๐Ÿผ using equity to buy a new PPOR

๐Ÿ‘‰๐Ÿฝ what after-settlement service can you expect from brokers?

๐Ÿ‘‰๐Ÿพ renovation loans

๐Ÿ‘‰๐Ÿฟ financial hardship assistance & impact on refinancing

๐Ÿ‘‰๐Ÿป how does applying for lending impact your credit score?

๐Ÿ‘‰ do mortgage brokers get kickbacks from developers?

๐Ÿ‘‰๐Ÿผ building a granny flat on your property


Thanks to Sphere Home Loans for supporting this episode! Need a mortgage broker? Connect with the team here


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