Top 10 tips to improve your home security
The good news is that there are plenty of simple, low-cost steps you can take to greatly reduce your chance of getting burgled. Remember, it’s all about making your home a harder target to break into than other people’s. Most burglars enter via a garage door, back door, kitchen or bedroom window. Burglar-proof these and […]
Why use an AFG Broker?
Having an AFG broker negotiate finance on your behalf if the smart way to go as they look to save you time, stress, and money. When should I see a broker and what can I expect? You can see an AFG broker at any stage in your financial journey. You might still be saving for […]
Buying a home
We know that buying a home is one of the most important decisions you’ll make in life and that it can be exciting and daunting at the same time. An AFG broker can ensure you’re armed with the all the information you need to help you on your way to owning your home. An AFG […]
Becoming a first home buyer
Buying your first home is exciting, but it’s a big step to take and one that comes with many questions and decisions. The first big question is how much you can borrow and what your likely repayments will be. That’s where an AFG broker comes in. Your broker is there to do all the legwork for […]
Construction loans
Building your own house can be a wonderful and fun experience – but it can also be a long and expensive process. However, most people cannot afford to pay for the cost of home construction up front, and getting a mortgage can be tricky. After all, you’re asking a bank or a mortgage lender to […]
AFG Mortgage Index – December Quarter 2016
Tale of two seaboards AFG (ASX: AFG) has today released the AFG Mortgage Index for the final quarter of the calendar year 2016. The data shows year on year growth in lodgement volume for the company of 9.9%. AFG Chief Operating Officer David Bailey explained the results. “2016 saw the eastern seaboard lead the way […]
AFG Competition Index – December 2016
Refinancers flock to non-majors AFG (ASX: AFG) today reported a jump in the number of Australian mortgage holders looking to leave the country’s major lenders. Following on from the previous quarter, consumers refinancing their home loans have again turned their backs on the major lenders in their search for savings, according to the latest AFG […]
What do I need to consider when it comes to website design?
Having a great website is imperative in terms of both connecting with your existing customers and attracting new ones to your door. When customers research home loans these days, it’s more than likely they will be researching online, and if your website looks unprofessional and hard to use, customers will assume you are too. When […]
How to get ahead on your down payment
With the number of first home buyers in the mortgage market continuing to languish near record lows and property prices peaking 1, it’s clear first home buyers need a savvy savings strategy to round up a deposit. But getting ahead is often easier said than done. Life has to be lived and bills need to […]
Partner marketing – what is it and how do I do it?
Partnering with other complementary businesses from a marketing or sales perspective can be a tremendous way for you both to achieve what neither of you could achieve alone. Successful partnering can help generate referrals, grow your databases (with each client’s consent of course), and provide a means to share business solutions to similar issues you […]
