Overseas Borrowers

Why Chinese Investors Choose Home Loan Experts

personOtto Dargan access_timeNovember 1, 2023

Are you a Chinese investor thinking about buying property in Australia? You’re not alone. Recent Treasury data shows that Chinese investors are increasingly interested in Australia’s property market. They spent a record $2.3 billion on residential real estate in the...

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Why Expats & Non-Residents Are Flocking To Australia’s Property Market

personOtto Dargan access_timeMarch 16, 2023

The number of expats and other non-residents interested in buying investment property in Australia is rising. Home Loan Experts’ data showed a 100% rise in expat enquiries for investment properties in January 2023, compared with the lowest point in 2022. A further surge of...

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Why Do British Expats Struggle To Get A UK Mortgage?

personOtto Dargan access_timeAugust 24, 2017

errorThis article is for British expats living in Australia who need a mortgage to buy property in the UK. Please note that we have a separate section for Aussie expats living in the UK. The article was written by cherryfinance.co.uk , one of the UK’s leading specialist...

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7 Tips For Overseas Residents Borrowing In Australia

personOtto Dargan access_timeAugust 22, 2017

The past two years has seen a lot of change in non-resident lending policies and the Australian property market in general. For foreigners and even Aussies who have been living abroad for a while, it can be overwhelming trying to avoid the traps that overseas borrowers are now...

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Aussie Expats Can Beat The Investment Loan Hike

personOtto Dargan access_timeJuly 24, 2017

Are you an Aussie expat that has been abroad for a while? You may not have heard about the increases to investment loan interest rates! Throw into the mix the lending restrictions affecting all non-residents and you may be wondering what you can do to avoid these high costs. Read...

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How Your Australian Spouse Can Help You Get A Mortgage

personOtto Dargan access_timeApril 24, 2015

Australia is one of the most beautiful countries in the world with thousands of migrants heading Down Under every year. Some people travel here for the love of adventure and to take in our many natural wonders but it’s no surprise that many choose to make the move for good...

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APRA Tells The Banks What To Do

personOtto Dargan access_timeJune 5, 2014

Did you know that the Australian government monitors and reviews the lending criteria of the banks? The Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA) released for consultation ‘APG 223 – Residential Mortgage Lending’, a draft prudential practice guide intended...

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Australian Vs Foreign Mortgages

personOtto Dargan access_timeMarch 18, 2014

We often hear non-residents claim that home loans in Australia take longer to process due to our elaborate verification processes. Understandably, home loan application processes are different in every country due to specific rules and regulations. However, they do share...

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Foreign Investment Tips From Experts

personOtto Dargan access_timeAugust 12, 2013

A stable economy and rising property prices make Australia one of the better countries to invest in, but what if you have never invested here before? How exactly does an international property investor get started in the land down under? If you have been asking yourself...

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Australian Mortgages For UK Residents

personOtto Dargan access_timeApril 9, 2013

Australian real estate has been popular with British expats and investors for a long time: many like to move here, either temporarily or permanently. At the moment, Australia is also one of the safest property markets in the world. When applying for a mortgage in Australia,...

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