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746b mortgage broker Q&A (turning your PPOR into an investment, renovation loans, kids & borrowing capacity + more)
In today's chat, Rachelle Kroon from Sphere Home Loans joins Glen to answer all your questions touching on:
๐๐พ benefit of using a broker vs direct to bank
๐๐ฟ will a mortgage broker help someone get a loan under $250k?
๐๐ป how much does having a child impact borrowing capacity?
๐ borrowing capacity upon returning from mat leaveย
๐๐ผ using equity to buy a new PPOR
๐๐ฝ what after-settlement service can you expect from brokers?
๐๐พ renovation loans
๐๐ฟ financial hardship assistance & impact on refinancing
๐๐ป how does applying for lending impact your credit score?
๐ do mortgage brokers get kickbacks from developers?
๐๐ผ 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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SYMO Interactive Pty Ltd & Glen James are authorised representatives of MoneySherpa Pty Ltd which holds financial services licence 451289.
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