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THE PROPERTY NERDS: Finding mortgage flexibility amid high-interest rates

23 MAY 2023 By Robyn Tongol 1 min read Investor Strategy

With the RBA delivering another blow to mortgage holders’ borrowing capacity in May, data nerds Arjun Paliwal and Leigh Paliwal offer insights into how mortgage holders can improve their financial positions.

Arjun and Leigh Paliwal

Arjun, founder of InvestorKit, and Leigh, director at Hills Finance, take a closer look at how the lending landscape has shifted in the wake of 11 interest rate hikes, including banks scrapping cashback offers, adjustments to fixed rates, and tightening in serviceability requirements.

Amid the challenging high-interest rate environment, the duo explore strategies for borrowers to find flexibility in their mortgages.

Lastly, they unpack the investment opportunities available to property buyers in Queensland who are working within a budget of $500,000 and below.

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RELATED TERMS

Interest
Interest is the amount of money charged by a lender or financial institution for a loan, which is calculated as the percentage of the principal amount paid over the loan term.
Mortgage
Mortgages are loans that are used to buy homes and other real estate where the property itself serves as collateral for the loan.
Property
Property refers to either a tangible or intangible item that an individual or business has legal rights or ownership of, such as houses, cars, stocks or bond certificates.
Rates
Rates refer to a fixed price or an amount charged by sellers or providers for their goods and services.
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