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MCQUIZ Coming in 2015 - Regular Prizes to be Won!

Posted by Dean McKinnon on 7 January 2015

We're in the final stages of development for MCQUIZ - McKinnon Financial Service's new financial-concept based quiz, which we intend to run regularly in 2015, and will include prizes for the winners! Following is the basic outline for MCQUIZ: 3 to 5 questions to be answered Answers will be found in our regular Blog Posts and Articles Each winner will receive a prize (including Gift Vouchers) First response to include all correct answers will be the win...

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Home Loan 4.68% Variable Rate Offer Extended to 30 January 2015

Posted by Dean McKinnon on 5 January 2015

I recently arranged a mortgage loan for a client to purchase their own home, with a variable annual interest rate of 4.68%, linked Mortgage 100% Offset Account, and NIL Application Fee. The lender has now confirmed this special rate offer will be extended to Friday 30 January 2015. This loan rate is not an introductory rate, and is based on a margin discount to the standard variable rate, which means the interest rate will be lower than the standard rate during the entire loan term - a...

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2014 Property Values Increase 7.9%

Posted by Dean McKinnon on 5 January 2015

A recent property report from CoreLogic RP Data has confirmed property values in capital cities has increased on average 7.9% during the 2014 calendar year.

The report also indicated the average was trending downwards, citing the 2013 calendar year average was 9.8%.

Brisbane's average was 4.8% for the 2014 calendar year.

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MCKFS Christmas and New Year Office Closure Times

Posted by Dean McKinnon on 10 December 2014

Our office will be closed from Saturday 20 December 2014, and re-opening on Monday 5 January 2015.

If your matter is urgent, please call our office on 1300 261 373, leave a message. Your message will be instantly emailed to Dean and Vicky's mobile phone, and we will contact you as soon as possible.

The McKinnon Financial Services' team would like to also wish you and your family a very merry Christmas, and a prosperous 2015!

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Solution for Obtaining Home Loans Using Family Gift as Deposit

Posted by Dean McKinnon on 30 September 2014

I have had several recent enquiries from clients requiring home loans, but have not been able to obtain a mortgage loan as part, or all, of their deposit had been 'gifted' to them by their family. Some lenders won't accept the family 'gift', so below is a summary of a solution I recently developed for one of my clients. ??Scenario The client wanted to buy their first home, with a purchase price of $316,000 The client demonstrated their ability to meet ...

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