Mortgage Preparation Tips

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Mortgage Preparation Tips
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• We might be heading towards the halfway point of
  the year, but that doesnt mean that you cant
  reassess your financial goals and begin preparing
  to get a mortgage loan not all resolutions have
  to be made on the 1st January! With this in mind,
  here are a few tips to help you better manage
  your finances and begin saving for a mortgage

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• Set a realistic budget
• This is one of the first steps most people take
  towards ensuring that theyve not only got enough
  money to survive, but that they can put some into
  savings for a down payment and mortgage, too. Try
  to work out exactly how much money you make each
  month, how much you spend, and what you spend it
  on. Once youve got this information, you can
  figure out a way to spend less (or if youre
  lucky, earn more) and save more.

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• Eliminate unnecessary expenses
• Expenses, especially non-essential ones such as
  eating out or buying a coffee on your way to
  work, can really eat into your budget and make
  saving money for a mortgage, hard. Assessing your
  expenses and trying to cut back on as many as you
  can, can help you reduce your outgoings, and save
  more money.
• Compose a goal list
• After following the above two tips, you can then
  compile a set of goals, such as paying off your
  credit card bill, or saving enough money for a
  down payment. Be clear about your goals and where
  possible, set a target for when you want to meet
  them by.

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• Consolidate your debt
• If youve got multiple debt sources, try to
  consolidate them into a mortgage for a single,
  monthly payment, which will typically be at a
  lower rate of interest. For more information on
  this, speak to a qualified financial advisor or
  local mortgage broker.
• Try the pay fast, buy slow method
• Paying bills, the minute they come in instead of
  waiting, gives you a much clearer idea of where
  you are with your finances at any given moment.
  Also, and perhaps more importantly, youll avoid
  any late payment fees or compounding charges. To
  complement this, buy slower and work to reduce
  any impulse spending that you might be guilty of!

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• Its certainly true that a mortgage is a big
  financial responsibility, and once youve saved
  enough for a down payment, the responsibility
  doesnt stop there. Youll need to be able to
  budget for your monthly mortgage payments as well
  as being able to run your household, but dont
  worry, help is out there. Not only can a mortgage
  broker help you get a fantastic mortgage rate
  that you might not otherwise have had access to,
  but they can guide and advise you as per your
  specific financial circumstances.
• So, if youre preparing to secure a mortgage,
  seek help from a professional mortgage broker and
  get the best advice, and best rates.

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