First Home Buyer Tips, Refinancing & Interest Rates | Fine Answers Podcast Episode 162

In this episode of the Fine Answers Podcast, Ben is joined by mortgage broker Dylan O'Leary from Aussie Wide to discuss the current lending and property landscape, from rising interest rates to first-home buyer opportunities and refinancing strategies. Key takeaways: • How first-home buyers can enter the market with a 5% deposit • The difference between fixed and variable interest rates • Why cash flow matters more than borrowing capacity • How family guarantees can help buyers get started sooner • The importance of reviewing your home loan regularly • Why property should be viewed as a long-term strategy Whether you're buying your first home, refinancing, or considering an investment property, this episode offers practical insights to help you make informed financial decisions. If you'd like to get in touch with us: Facebook:   https://www.gstatic.com/youtube/img/watch/social_media/facebook_1x.png/burkebrittonfp Instagram:   https://www.gstatic.com/youtube/img/watch/social_media/instagram_1x.png/burkebrittonfp TikTok:   https://www.gstatic.com/youtube/img/watch/social_media/tiktok_1x.png/burkebrittonfp Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5k17gfi If you are seeking personal financial advice specific to your circumstances you can contact the team at Burke Britton Financial Partners on 0352217700, [email protected], visit our website at https://www.bbfp.com.au or book a 15min call to see how we can help you via https://outlook.office365.com/book/BB... Burke Britton Financial Partners. You can find us on Twitter, Instagram & Facebook @BurkeBrittonFP PB Financial Solutions Pty Ltd trading as Burke Britton Financial Partners ABN 67 097 381 523. PB Financial Solutions Pty Ltd trading as Burke Britton Financial Partners are Authorised Representatives of AMP Financial Planning Pty Limited, ABN 89 051 208 327, AFS Licence No: 232706. Any advice contained in this podcast is of general nature only and does not constitute personal financial product advice. In preparing this podcast, no account was taken as to the objectives, financial situation or needs of any particular person. Therefore, before making any decision, listeners should consider the appropriateness of the advice with regard to their particular objectives, financial situation and needs.