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March 15, 2025

The "Million Dollar" Question: How Much Can I Actually Borrow?

Determining borrowing capacity is the first real step in the home-buying journey, but it's a bit more scientific than just multiplying your salary by a random number.

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Bridging Finance: How to Buy Your New Home Before Selling the Old One
May 8, 2025

Bridging Finance: How to Buy Your New Home Before Selling the Old One

Bridging Finance is essentially a short-term loan that 'bridges' the gap between the purchase of a new property and the sale of an existing one.

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The Builder Vetting Guide: How to Avoid a Construction Headache
January 22, 2025

The Builder Vetting Guide: How to Avoid a Construction Headache

Choosing a builder is arguably more important than choosing the house design itself. You're entering a long-term relationship.

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Fixed, Variable, or Split? Choosing Your
July 10, 2025

Fixed, Variable, or Split? Choosing Your "Lending Personality"

Choosing an interest rate type is a bit like choosing an outfit for Melbourne weather—you can go for the heavy coat, the t-shirt, or a bit of both.

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The Comparison Rate: Why Lenders Love Small Print
September 3, 2025

The Comparison Rate: Why Lenders Love Small Print

Often, a shiny 5.29% interest rate appears in big, bold font. Then, right next to it, in a font so small it requires a microscope, there is a 5.80% Comparison Rate.

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Lenders Mortgage Insurance (LMI): The Fee That Protects the Bank
February 18, 2025

Lenders Mortgage Insurance (LMI): The Fee That Protects the Bank

If a deposit is less than 20%, Lenders Mortgage Insurance (LMI) will likely be a factor. Yes, the borrower pays the premium, but the bank gets the payout.

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October 25, 2025

The "Hidden" Costs: Because the House Price is Just the Beginning

If a house is bought for $800,000, more than just $800,000 is needed. amber-finance.com.au ensures clients have a 'survival fund' for the bits the real estate agent might have missed.

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Offset vs. Redraw: Where Should You Park Your Cash?
April 7, 2025

Offset vs. Redraw: Where Should You Park Your Cash?

Both of these features help in paying less interest, but they behave differently when it comes to spending. We help match the right feature to your spending habits.

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The Approval Timeline: From
August 14, 2025

The Approval Timeline: From "Just Looking" to "Moving In"

Patience is a virtue, but it's a virtue that's tested during a mortgage application. Typically, we advise clients that the process takes 4 to 6 weeks.

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Broker vs. Bank: Why Choice Beats Loyalty
June 30, 2025

Broker vs. Bank: Why Choice Beats Loyalty

Going to a 'regular bank' for a mortgage is like going to a restaurant that only serves one dish. It might be a great dish, but what if the place next door has a buffet?

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Amber Finance: Your Local Mortgage Experts in Point Cook
November 11, 2025

Amber Finance: Your Local Mortgage Experts in Point Cook

A local broker knows that the commute from Williams Landing is different from Truganina, and why certain pockets of Werribee are currently a goldmine.

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National Finance Solutions Across Australia
December 5, 2025

National Finance Solutions Across Australia

Whether looking for a chic apartment in the Brisbane CBD, a family home in Western Sydney, or a warehouse in Perth, we are built to service every corner of Australia.

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