Dominion Finance February 2024 Newsletter

Welcome to the first Dominion Finance newsletter for 2024. We are back again to provide you with some views and thoughts regarding home loans; government initiatives for homeowners and investors; and general economic outlook.  Our newsletter coincides with the Reserve Bank meetings when they make their decision on the cash rate. There will be only…

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Christmas Giveaway Terms and Conditions

To celebrate the Christmas season, Dominion Finance will be giving away a Double-Smoked Christmas Ham on the Bone valued at $160 from Amici Bar! The Ham has been marinated for two days, the slow (12 hours) low-temperature water cooking process ensures the ham remains moist throughout. Finally, the ham is lightly wood-smoked using a genuine…

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Dominion Finance November 2023 Newsletter

Welcome to this month’s Dominion Finance Newsletter  This month, we’re talking about retirement. As 3,000 Australians retire each week, it’s a topic that affects many of us. The most pressing question for many is: have I saved enough?  The Association of Super Funds of Australia (ASFA) regularly updates its retirement income standard, which shows how…

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Self-Employed Home Loans: What You Need to Know

Securing a home loan when you’re self-employed can be a more intricate process, with additional requirements to meet.  Requirements for Self Employed Home Loan Applications: When applying for a home loan, the specific requirements can differ among lenders. However, here’s a general guideline outlining common prerequisites you should prepare: Minimum 2 years of ABN registration.…

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What Buyers Really Want: Must-Have Property Features in the ACT

Realestate.com has recently revealed the keyword search data that shows spikes in what Canberrans really want when searching for properties. Keyword searches show that following the pandemic, home buyers are increasingly leaning towards larger properties equipped with more amenities. This trend reflects the demand for homes that can cater to remote work, home-schooling, and recreational…

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Dominion Finance July 2023 Newsletter

Welcome to this month’s Dominion Finance newsletter.   As we kick off the new financial year, the “will they” or “wont they” speculation of the Reserve Bank’s decision on interest rates is still with us. Everyone seems to have a bet each way whether it was going to be today or not, and certainly at least…

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Home Guarantee Scheme Eligibility Expanded: Everything You Need To Know

The Australian federal government recently announced significant changes to the Home Guarantee Scheme, aiming to tackle the pressing issue of housing affordability.  These changes bring expanded eligibility criteria for the First Home Guarantee, Regional First Home Buyer Guarantee, and Family Home Guarantee.  This decision reflects the evolving dynamics of Australian households and aims to provide…

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Dominion Finance June 2023 Newsletter

Welcome to the June 2023 Dominion Finance Newsletter! We appreciate your continued support and trust as we navigate through the final month of the financial year together. In this ever-evolving economic landscape, inflation rates continue to rise, prompting the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) to make adjustments to the cash rate. Experts predict further increases in…

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Dominion Finance December 2022 Newsletter

Merry Christmas and welcome to the last Dominion Finance Newsletter for 2022.  Well, it certainly has been another tumultuous year, with the ongoing Covid presence, war in the Ukraine impacting global markets, and closer to home rising inflation and interest rates.  The Reserve Bank handed down another rise to the cash rate today and this…

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How sustainable home upgrades could increase the value of your property.

Did you know making eco-friendly home improvements are not only great for the environment but can also add value to your property and can help you save money over time? Energy efficient homes perform better on the market.  In this competitive market with costs continuing to rise, potential buyers are starting to search for eco-friendly…

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Dominion Finance July 2022 Newsletter

Happy New Financial Year ! Dominion Finance Celebrates, This July we celebrate the 20th anniversary of Dominion Finance. Suzanne and Melita started Dominion Finance in July 2002 after working together at NAB and Bendigo Bank where they both realised, they could offer clients a better service and loan offerings as mortgage brokers. This was a brave…

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Dominion Finance May 2022 Newsletter

Welcome to this month’s Dominion Finance newsletter.   For the first time in twelve years the interest rates are increasing and because of this many of our clients will not have seen this before. Similar to when rates dropped, your lender will advise you what their increase will be and when it will become effective.…

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Dominion Finance is Expanding

With the start of a new year, we have some significant changes underway at Dominion Finance. Molly McDonald Crowley, who is one of our loan administrators has completed her finance study and is becoming a fully fledged mortgage broker as of 4 February 2020. This is very exciting to see another one of our loan…

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Canberra female mortgage brokers

Broker Renumeration Facts

Mortgage broking in the media As you may be aware the government has launched a Royal Commission into the banking industry. This Royal Commission also includes the role and remuneration of mortgage brokers, and to investigate complaints made by the public against specific mortgage brokers and potential fraudulent dealings. At Dominion Finance, we welcome the…

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Refinance and renovate

How To Refinance to Renovate

With the popularity of TV shows like The Block and My House Rules, property renovation is very popular. A renovation done well can not only improve your standard of living, it can dramatically increase the value of the property. Renovations can come at a significant cost, and therefore you may need to consider refinancing your…

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