Warmest greetings and best wishes for the season! May this festive season bring you and your loved ones joy, peace, and moments of shared happiness. As we reflect on the year gone by, let’s embrace the Christmas spirit and look forward to new beginnings. From all of us at Zenith Finance, we’d like to thank you for your support throughout yet another busy and productive year and look forward to… Read more
From the whole team at Zenith Finance we’d like to wish you a safe, merry and relaxing Christmas and New Year to follow. Thank you for choosing to work with us throughout the year and we look forward to catching up again in the New Year. Our seasonal trading hours We are closed from Friday 23 December 2022 and reopen on Wednesday 4 January 2023. Read more
No one wants to be paying more than they have to. Take the time to answer a few simple questions and we will do the hard work for you. With the Zenith Finance complimentary loan health check we will take the time to review your current situation and present your options moving forward. It’s a great way to ensure you are getting the best rate and term available on the… Read more
Wishing you a safe, joyful and relaxing Christmas and New Year. We would like to take a moment to thank you for working with us throughout 2020 and look forward to seeing you again in 2021. Please note we are closed from 24 December 2020 and reopen on 11 January 2021. Read more
It pays to be organised this financial year It’s nearly time to wrap up yet another financial year and it really does pay to get in early if you are considering equipment or car purchases. Due to COVID-19 disruptions it is taking longer to process all elements relating to setting up the loan. For equipment and car finance banks are slower to process new deals and require more information than… Read more
As a home owner with a mortgage, chances are you’ve heard of the term ‘refinancing’. Refinancing involves reviewing your current mortgage, and potentially swapping your loan to another lender who can better meet your current needs, wants and circumstances. Refinancing can also allow you to consolidate your debts or pay down your mortgage more quickly. Another common reason borrowers look to refinance is so that they can access equity –… Read more
Securing a business loan in Australia isn’t necessarily difficult but knowing how to navigate your way can be the difference between success and failure. Banks and other financial institutions offer a wide range of business finance options, from commercial property loans, commercial vehicle leases, and commercial and equipment leases, to simpler options such as letters of credit, overdrafts and lines of credit. Here are some tips on how to improve your… Read more
If you are thinking of building your own home, you will need to be familiar with the ins and outs of construction loans. Construction loans are just not as straightforward as simple home loans. There are additional decisions to be made about the structure of the loan, additional documentation is required and the funding is released in an entirely different way. Documentation In addition to… Read more
Preparing a detailed business plan will inform the lender about your business proposal so that it can assess your application as favourably as possible. Know your numbers. In order to inspire confidence in you as a borrower, it’s important you are familiar with your key financial figures, even if you don’t prepare your own financial statements. This includes current income, net profit and expenditure. Include… Read more
Different lenders use different formulas to work out how much you can borrow, but the biggest loan isn’t always the best idea. Being able to secure your ideal loan amount can seem like a battle of balances. Once you’ve worked your budget and finances through a spreadsheet, there’s still the one issue left to deal with: assessment rates. This is also known as an ‘interest… Read more
When was the last time you looked closely at your loan, the progress you are making on paying it off and how it compares to others in the market? Analysing your mortgage could mean savings for you, as well as the opportunity to pay it off more quickly, invest in other assets or reach financial freedom sooner. Make smaller payments, more often To cut the… Read more
When purchasing an investment property, there are a number of factors that could increase or reduce your potential return on investment. In this case it’s not just location, location, location. When considering a property for investment purposes, the most important question to ask is ‘will be attractive to tenants?’. But how do you know what will appeal to someone you’ve never met? Settling on a handful of locations is a… Read more
If you apply for a home loan, particularly if the loan is for more than 80 per cent of a property’s value, you’ll more than likely have to prove to lenders that you have a satisfactory amount of savings. This is to demonstrate your ability to funnel a portion of your income into repayments. Although it can differ, in most cases lenders generally look for consistent… Read more
When selling one property and purchasing another, the funds from the sale may not be available in time to use for the purchase deposit. There are typically two options in this scenario: a bridging loan and a deposit bond. A bridging loan is a short term home loan designed to allow you to initiate the purchase of a property before you have sold your previous… Read more
Due to the risks involved, strict guidelines are imposed on business finance, so securing approval can be difficult. Here are a few mistakes to avoid to increase your chances of approval. Not knowing your credit score Many consumers may not realise the importance of a credit score. Not only is it taken as a reflection of your ability to make repayments, it also highlights… Read more
Entering the property market is no easy feat for a first homebuyer, but even parents who aren’t prepared to hand over cash for a deposit may help by being a guarantor on a loan. Before taking the plunge however, it’s crucial to be aware of the implications involved. Here are three questions to ask yourself to see if a family guarantee is right for you:… Read more
Refinancing can be a great way to save money if you believe you are paying too much for your loan, but there is more to it than just finding a loan with a lower interest rate and making the change. Before making the switch, ensure the savings you could make outweigh the fees involved. Here are the different exit costs to consider: Exit fee Although… Read more
While SMEs account for 97 per cent of Australian businesses, it can still be difficult to make a case to a bank when looking for finance to start a new business or invest in the growth of an existing one. The good news is that applying for commercial finance through a bank is far from the only option. Personal loans A relatively young enterprise that doesn’t have a track record… Read more
Loans are by no means ‘one size fits all.’ Different loan types suit different age groups, different living situations and even different attitudes to money. A common trap some home-owners fall into is to consider a mortgage ‘set and forget’. You did your research, shopped around, found the right option and now you’re reluctant to revisit the process – even if your personal circumstances have… Read more
Many remarkable entrepreneurs, including Warren Buffet, Sheryl Sandberg, and Richard Branson, have credited their success, in part, to the advice of their mentors. An advisory board is an informal group of mentors whose collective business expertise—and objectivity—can help you make better, more informed decisions, thereby accelerating growth. Unlike business consultants (whose fees may well exceed your budget), advisory board members may agree to provide advice pro bono, for a small… Read more