EP: 130•
In this episode, we are joined by Eugene Bartsaikin from Twine Financial Advisers. Eugene is a lending specialist and helps investors structure their lending and financial lives to achieve their goals.
During the show, we discuss that banks don't treat investors differently. When banks lend to investors they are required by the Reserve Bank to hold on to more capital than owner-occupiers. This means that there is an additional cost to banks by lending to investors.
That's why some banks pass on that additional cost in the form of higher interest rates to investors. But, not all banks pass on this cost. Specifically, ANZ and TSB do not charge investors higher interest rates ... in essence, they absorb that extra charge (at the time of writing).
Now, that doesn't mean that you should always put your loans with ANZ or TSB, becuase these rates are negotiable (and those banks may not be in the position to lend to you at the time of your application). That's why it's important to have a good mortgage broker who can negotiate down the additional margin when working with a bank that does pass on that margin.
Throughout the show we also referenced the Epic Guide to Mortgages, our 9,500 word guide that teaches you both how to get and then pay down a mortgage.
EP: 2017
In this episode, we discuss dollar cost averaging and how to apply this top property investment.
This includes how you can make more money investing consistently – rather than holding out for the bottom of the market.
Want to become a successful property investor? Opes+ is your one place to run numbers on all your investment properties.” Check out the new app here.
EP: 2016
In this episode, we discuss why property investors need to diversify and think about diversification.
This includes how to make the same money (generate the same return) while lowering your risk.
And how you practically do this as a property investor in NZ.
Want to become a successful property investor? Opes+ is your one place to run numbers on all your investment properties.” Check out the new app here.
EP: 2015
In this episode, we discuss how to deal with bad neighbours. That includes one case where a tenant's neighbours were threatening to poison their dog. We talk through who to call in different situations and a few case studies of when neighbours truly are at war.
Want to become a successful property investor? Opes+ is your one place to run numbers on all your investment properties.” Check out the new app here.
EP: 2014
In this episode, we discuss the exact process to get a mortgage top up. That includes what you can use a mortgage top up for, who you need to talk to, and different ways you can set it up. Ultimately, property investors can use this information to decide whether a mortgage top up is right for them.
Looking to calculate and compare your mortgage repayment options? Use our mortgage calculator to find out your potential monthly payments.