July 2007
  

Welcome to the new financial year  and the July 2007 edition of Mortgage Force News.

Interest rates remain on hold for at least another month, forecasters are predicting solid property gains for Eastern states and ASIC provides some timely advice on a number of investment scams.

Happy reading!


In this issue:

Product News
- We can find a financial solution for you!

Other News
- East Coast States lead nations property recovery

- ASIC warns of scams

Office News
- Phillip Morgan celebrates his 1st Anniversary with Mortgage Force

Product News

We can find a financial solution for you!

Mortgage Force has over 35 Lenders on our panel which means we can usually find a finance solution no matter what the challenge.

Below is a list of some recent loans we have been able to source for our clients

  • 100% home loans - we have a number of mainstream lenders now able to provide up to 100% of the purchase price of a new home.

  • Vacant Land - 95% of the purchase price on up to 25 acres and up to 80% on up to 100 acres.

  • Company title - up to 85% of the purchase price.

  • Inner city purchases requiring > 80% funding

  • Low doc loans up to 90% on residential property and Low doc loans for Commercial purchases

  • Expat low docs

  • Rural residential loans up to 85% of purchase price

  • Unrestricted Guarantor loans

  • Loans involving multiple properties on one title

  • Residential security used to support commercial loans

  • Development and take-out finance

These are just a few examples of the range of products and options we can source for residential, commercial or rural property finance. So no matter what the requirement, whether it's for you, friends or family members, when thinking finance options, think Mortgage Force!

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Other News

East Coast States lead nation's property recovery

BIS Shrapnel's Residential Property Prospects, 2007 to 2010 Report has shown that Australian's eastern states are leading the housing recovery, as experts predict an upward climb of property prices over the next three years.

Angie Zigomanis, BIS Shrapnel senior project manager and the report's author, said that the "high growth in employment is improving household confidence towards investment in residential property".

Forecasting the median house prices of key cities, the report explored the price growth, economic conditions and property market performance of each state and territory up to 2010

 

State Price Growth Prediction Where to watch
NSW 8% Solid prices in Newcastle & Wollongong for the next three years
VIC 6% Moderate median house price rise in Melbourne throughout 2006/2007
QLD 22% Brisbane, Sunshine Coast and the Gold Coast
SA 16% Adelaide for moderate median house price growth
WA Negative 5% Perth's median house price is expected to fall by 5% over the 3 years
TAS 6.5% Median Hobart house prices to grow steadily until 2010
ACT 15% Moderate median house price growth in Canberra over the next three years
NT 3% Darwin can expect the market to slow as the resources boom wanes

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ASIC warns of scams

Have you received any of those "confirm your email details" emails lately?

ASIC has just issued a warning that with the rapid change in technology there has been a rush of scams designed to trick people into providing heir personal details as well as paying large amounts for nothing in return.

ASIC has provided a list of warning signals including being:

  • promised bigger and faster returns with less risk

  • told they have inside information or secret techniques to give them an edge

  • told to act quickly

The most effective scheme is the one where they promote high returns on a secure investment. These are called "Ponzi" schemes.

Part of the money deposited by investors is used to pay their first dividend or interest payment. The victims think they are on a winner because they have received this high payment - they then invest more and tell their family and friends about it as well. New money arrives with a portion being retained for future dividends/interest payments but no investment is ever made.

Technically these scams could go on for years - or until large enough number of investors want their capital back - but usually they fall over because the promoter spends the money too quickly.

And a finally tip from ASIC - do not respond to any unsolicited emails for personal details unless you are 100% certain of the source

 

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Office News

We are pleased to be celebrating Phillip Morgan's first anniversary with Mortgage Force.  As many of you know, Phillip joined us after a long career with the NAB.  Phillip has over 21 years' experience in banking and finance. 

In the past year Phillip has assisted around 100 clients especially in Geelong and the Surf Coast region.  Phillip's clients continue to recommend his friendly service and his meticulous approach, as confirmed by Natalie & Ronnie Nekrep:  "Nothing was too much trouble, everything was explained.  I was confident Phil would get us the best result." 

Congratulations on a great first year Phillip!

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