Ep. 2 | Essential insights from one of Australia’s leading finance brokers
04/11/23 • 43 min
Today we are joined by Mark Polatkesen - the Founder and Managing Director of Mortgage Domayne. Mark is one of Australia’s leading finance brokers and has settled over 1.5 billion dollars in loans during his career so far. In this episode, you’ll learn about all-things finance when it comes to new home construction. We cover a range of topics around finance brokers vs going direct to banks, interest rates, inflation, what affects borrowing capacity and ultimately find out whether Mark thinks now is a good time to buy including his top 3 tips to finish off the episode.
Resources:
For finance help, contact Mortgage Domayne > https://mortgagedomayne.com.au/
Learn more about grants, schemes and incentives
6:55 - Difference between a finance broker and going to a bank direct
9:25 - Difference between construction lender vs standard broker
13:45 - What are interest rates (cash rate vs home loan rate)?
17:10 - What can we expect with interest rates and inflation moving forward?
19:35 - What impact dollar-wise have the rates had on borrowing capacity?
20:20 - What are the concerns being raised by clients now?
23:10 - What affects borrowing capacity?
25:40 - To buy or not to buy? - Mark’s view and strategy
27:15 - Do I build new or do I buy established? And why?
29:55 - Are valuations an issue at the moment? ...and what can affect them?
32:30 - Government grants, incentives and schemes explained
36:20 - Guarantor lending explained
40:35 - Top 3 tips from Mark from new home buyers
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Today we are joined by Mark Polatkesen - the Founder and Managing Director of Mortgage Domayne. Mark is one of Australia’s leading finance brokers and has settled over 1.5 billion dollars in loans during his career so far. In this episode, you’ll learn about all-things finance when it comes to new home construction. We cover a range of topics around finance brokers vs going direct to banks, interest rates, inflation, what affects borrowing capacity and ultimately find out whether Mark thinks now is a good time to buy including his top 3 tips to finish off the episode.
Resources:
For finance help, contact Mortgage Domayne > https://mortgagedomayne.com.au/
Learn more about grants, schemes and incentives
6:55 - Difference between a finance broker and going to a bank direct
9:25 - Difference between construction lender vs standard broker
13:45 - What are interest rates (cash rate vs home loan rate)?
17:10 - What can we expect with interest rates and inflation moving forward?
19:35 - What impact dollar-wise have the rates had on borrowing capacity?
20:20 - What are the concerns being raised by clients now?
23:10 - What affects borrowing capacity?
25:40 - To buy or not to buy? - Mark’s view and strategy
27:15 - Do I build new or do I buy established? And why?
29:55 - Are valuations an issue at the moment? ...and what can affect them?
32:30 - Government grants, incentives and schemes explained
36:20 - Guarantor lending explained
40:35 - Top 3 tips from Mark from new home buyers
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Please leave us a 5 star rating on your podcast platform and share the show with others - thank you. Please consider subscribing too.
Got a question, topic idea or feedback?
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Previous Episode
Ep. 1 | Introduction to the Home Building Hub Podcast
In episode one, you get to meet us - Darren and Colin - your hosts of the Home Building Hub podcast. We share a bit about our experience, why we’re doing this podcast, and most importantly how this podcast will help better educate listeners about new home building so they can avoid costly mistakes when choosing their preferred home builder.
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Next Episode
Ep. 3 | With Porter Davis down, should you be building right now?
We discuss and acknowledge Porter Davis heading into liquidation, but with respect to those involved, our focus shifts to providing valuable insights to those who are considering buying right now. We give you a genuine insight into how builders’ pricing really works, explaining how the last 2 years has impacted builders... and ultimately clients, trades and suppliers as well. We explain the cause and effect of material shortages, delays and price increases and we also share some genuine reasons as to why you could consider purchasing now rather than waiting.
Resources:
For Porter Davis customers
Access info on the VMIA website ➡ https://www.vmia.vic.gov.au/
Grant Thornton (liquidators) website ➡ https://www.grantthornton.com.au/
State Revenue Office website ➡ https://www.sro.vic.gov.au/buying-property
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Head to our website and leave your comments there ➡ homebuildinghub.com.au
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Want to reach out to Colin or Darren directly?
Colin - 0419 220 140 - [email protected]
Darren - 0430 087 450 - [email protected]
5:30 - Porter Davis
19:55 - How does builder pricing really work? And how has the last 2 years changed that?
30:50 - Things are looking better and here’s why
34:20 - Interest rates and inflation
35:55 - Is now a good time to buy a home?
39:00 - Accessible living and energy rating changes are coming in 2023 that will impact the price of building
42:00 - Land opportunities in the current market
44:40 - Are we getting to the bottom of the market
47:05 - Is it a buyers market or sellers market and should you be buying right now?
49:15 - Look for good value, not the cheapest price.
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