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At Kahuna Financial Management we work with you along the way on life’s journey. Whether you are getting married, starting a family, embarking on the trip of a lifetime or planning to enjoy your years after work, we can help.
It all starts with understanding exactly what it is you want to achieve. We will then create your financial plan to help you get there.
We can help you with ...
Debt Management
- Inefficient debt, and
- Efficient debt
What’s inefficient debt?
Inefficient debt is used to buy goods, services and assets that don’t generate any income. This means you need to rely on your own income sources and assets to repay this debt. Also, the interest cost on this type of debt is not tax deductible. Examples include home loans, credit cards and personal loans. This type of debt can impact other wealth building opportunities. Generally speaking, it is better to reduce this type of debt as quickly as possible and try to repay those charging the highest interest rate first. There are a number ways this can be done, such as consolidating your debts into the loan with the lowest interest rate.
What’s efficient debt?
Efficient debt is used to buy assets with the potential to grow in value and generate an income. They can benefit you in two ways:
- The income from the asset can be used to help repay the loan, and
- The interest cost may be tax deductible, helping to minimise any tax.
This type of loan is often used to help build long-term wealth. Examples include investment property loans, investment loans and business loans.
Should you borrow to invest?
Borrowing to invest (also called gearing) allows you to invest in assets you wouldn’t otherwise have been able to. It can help spread your money across different investment types, which can help reduce risk. This greater exposure gives you the potential to magnify your returns, but can also magnify your losses. If you have built up equity in your home or investment portfolio, you may be able to borrow against this equity.
Margin loans
Others take out special investment loans – often called margin loans. You can also borrow a lump sum with regular amounts to add to your investment – known as instalment gearing. Since the interest costs are usually tax deductible, gearing can be a tax-effective strategy. With margin loans, lenders allow a maximum gearing level known as the debt to asset ratio (or loan to value ratio – LVR). If markets fall and the value of your investment drops, a margin lender may make a margin call, requiring you to put up more money at short notice to restore the LVR. You might have to offer more security or even sell some of your asset holdings at current prices to bring your gearing down to the right level.
Approach
Retirees should consider how comfortable they are taking on more debt or focussing on eliminating their debt. Margin loans should only be considered by investors who are comfortable with an above-average level of risk. As any investment professional will explain, an opportunity should not be considered for its tax effectiveness. It needs to be measured by how strong the underlying asset is, and its potential for growth. Tax-effectiveness is a method which helps improve investment viability – it should not drive the decision.
Kahuna Financial Management provides debt management advice in O’Connor. Contact us on 0409 601 098.
Debt Management
Effective debt management is not just about the interest you pay, but also the type of assets you’re investing in and prioritising your debts.
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Debt Management
- Inefficient debt, and
- Efficient debt
What’s inefficient debt?
Inefficient debt is used to buy goods, services and assets that don’t generate any income. This means you need to rely on your own income sources and assets to repay this debt. Also, the interest cost on this type of debt is not tax deductible. Examples include home loans, credit cards and personal loans. This type of debt can impact other wealth building opportunities. Generally speaking, it is better to reduce this type of debt as quickly as possible and try to repay those charging the highest interest rate first. There are a number ways this can be done, such as consolidating your debts into the loan with the lowest interest rate.
What’s efficient debt?
Efficient debt is used to buy assets with the potential to grow in value and generate an income. They can benefit you in two ways:
- The income from the asset can be used to help repay the loan, and
- The interest cost may be tax deductible, helping to minimise any tax.
This type of loan is often used to help build long-term wealth. Examples include investment property loans, investment loans and business loans.
Should you borrow to invest?
Borrowing to invest (also called gearing) allows you to invest in assets you wouldn’t otherwise have been able to. It can help spread your money across different investment types, which can help reduce risk. This greater exposure gives you the potential to magnify your returns, but can also magnify your losses. If you have built up equity in your home or investment portfolio, you may be able to borrow against this equity.
Margin loans
Others take out special investment loans – often called margin loans. You can also borrow a lump sum with regular amounts to add to your investment – known as instalment gearing. Since the interest costs are usually tax deductible, gearing can be a tax-effective strategy. With margin loans, lenders allow a maximum gearing level known as the debt to asset ratio (or loan to value ratio – LVR). If markets fall and the value of your investment drops, a margin lender may make a margin call, requiring you to put up more money at short notice to restore the LVR. You might have to offer more security or even sell some of your asset holdings at current prices to bring your gearing down to the right level.
Approach
Retirees should consider how comfortable they are taking on more debt or focussing on eliminating their debt. Margin loans should only be considered by investors who are comfortable with an above-average level of risk. As any investment professional will explain, an opportunity should not be considered for its tax effectiveness. It needs to be measured by how strong the underlying asset is, and its potential for growth. Tax-effectiveness is a method which helps improve investment viability – it should not drive the decision.
Kahuna Financial Management provides debt management advice in O’Connor. Contact us on 0409 601 098.
Home Loans
WE KNOW THAT BUYING A HOME IS ONE OF THE MOST IMPORTANT DECISIONS YOU’LL MAKE IN LIFE
And can be exciting and daunting at the same time. Your broker will ensure you’re armed with the all the information you need to help you on your way to owning your home.
At Kahuna Financial Management, your broker will do the leg-work for you.
They have access to hundreds of loans from a wide variety of lenders and will work with you to find the loan that suits your individual circumstances.
COMMON QUESTIONS FOR HOME BUYERS
How much money can I borrow?
This amount varies from lender to lender and depends on a number of factors.
Use our borrowing capacity calculator how much you may be able to borrow and your broker will be happy to give you a more detailed response based on your individual circumstances.
How do I choose the loan that’s right for me?
Loan types and loan features will give you a good idea of the main options available, but because there are hundreds of different home loan products available, and individual circumstances are all different, contact us today to take a look at your options.
How much do I need for a deposit?
A deposit is usually between 5% – 10% of the value of a property, which you pay when signing a Contract of Sale.
If you can’t organise a deposit in time, your conveyancer/solicitor may be able to arrange a deposit bond until settlement – although you’ll have to pay extra for this. If the deposit requested is 10%, your conveyancer may be able to negotiate this down to 5%.
How much will regular repayments be?
Go to our Repayment Calculator for an estimate. There are many different factors that influence the type of loan that suits your needs. Your Kahuna Financial Management broker can help you navigate the many options available.
Take a look at our online calculators. This will help give you an idea of the amount you may be able to borrow and what the likely repayments may be. Once you have an idea of your options, give us a call or email us and we’ll continue the legwork for you and arrange a time to meet to present the right options in detail.
How often do I make home loan repayments – weekly, fortnightly or monthly?
Most lenders offer flexible repayment options to suit your pay cycle. Aim for weekly or fortnightly repayments, instead of monthly, as you will make more payments in a year, which will shave dollars and time off your loan.
What fees/costs should I budget for?
There are a number of fees involved when buying a property. To avoid any surprises, the list below sets out all of the usual costs:
- Stamp Duty – This is the big one. All other costs are relatively small by comparison. Stamp duty rates vary between state and territory governments and also depend on the value of the property you buy. You may also have to pay stamp duty on the mortgage itself. To find out your total Stamp Duty charge, visit our Stamp Duty Calculator.
- Legal/conveyancing fees – Generally around $1,000 – $1500, these fees cover all the legal rigour around your property purchase, including title searches.
- Building inspection – This should be carried out by a qualified expert, such as a structural engineer, before you purchase the property. Your Contract of Sale should be subject to the building inspection, so if there are any structural problems you have the option to withdraw from the purchase without any significant financial penalties. A building inspection and report can cost up to $1,000, depending on the size of the property. Your conveyancer will usually arrange this inspection, and you will usually pay for it as part of their total invoice at settlement (in addition to the conveyancing fees).
- Pest inspection – Also to be carried out before purchase to ensure the property is free of problems, such as white ants. Your Contract of Sale should be subject to the pest inspection, so if any unwanted crawlies are found you may have the option to withdraw from the purchase without any significant financial penalties. Allow up to $500 depending on the size of the property.
- Lender costs – Most lenders charge establishment fees to help cover the costs of their own valuation as well as administration fees. Your broker can let you know what your lender charges but allow about $600 to $800.
- Moving costs – Don’t forget to factor in the cost of a removalist if you plan on using one.
- Mortgage Insurance costs – If you borrow more than 80% of the purchase price of the property, you’ll also need to pay Lender Mortgage Insurance. You may also choose to take out Mortgage Protection Insurance. If you buy a strata title, regular strata fees are payable.
- Ongoing costs – You will need to include council and water rates along with regular loan repayments. It is important to also take out building insurance and contents insurance. Your lender will probably require a minimum sum insured for the building to cover the loan, but make sure you actually take out enough building insurance to cover what it would cost if you had to rebuild. Likewise, make sure you have enough contents cover should you need to replace everything if the worst happens.
Please contact a Kahuna Financial Management mortgage broker on 0409 601 098 to discuss.
Home Loans
We know that buying a home is one of the most important decisions you'll make in your life. Click to read some common questions for home buyers
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Home loans
WE KNOW THAT BUYING A HOME IS ONE OF THE MOST IMPORTANT DECISIONS YOU’LL MAKE IN LIFE
And can be exciting and daunting at the same time. Your broker will ensure you’re armed with the all the information you need to help you on your way to owning your home.
At Kahuna Financial Management, your broker will do the leg-work for you.
They have access to hundreds of loans from a wide variety of lenders and will work with you to find the loan that suits your individual circumstances.
COMMON QUESTIONS FOR HOME BUYERS
How much money can I borrow?
This amount varies from lender to lender and depends on a number of factors.
Use our borrowing capacity calculator how much you may be able to borrow and your broker will be happy to give you a more detailed response based on your individual circumstances.
How do I choose the loan that’s right for me?
Loan types and loan features will give you a good idea of the main options available, but because there are hundreds of different home loan products available, and individual circumstances are all different, contact us today to take a look at your options.
How much do I need for a deposit?
A deposit is usually between 5% – 10% of the value of a property, which you pay when signing a Contract of Sale.
If you can’t organise a deposit in time, your conveyancer/solicitor may be able to arrange a deposit bond until settlement – although you’ll have to pay extra for this. If the deposit requested is 10%, your conveyancer may be able to negotiate this down to 5%.
How much will regular repayments be?
Go to our Repayment Calculator for an estimate. There are many different factors that influence the type of loan that suits your needs. Your Kahuna Financial Management broker can help you navigate the many options available.
Take a look at our online calculators. This will help give you an idea of the amount you may be able to borrow and what the likely repayments may be. Once you have an idea of your options, give us a call or email us and we’ll continue the legwork for you and arrange a time to meet to present the right options in detail.
How often do I make home loan repayments – weekly, fortnightly or monthly?
Most lenders offer flexible repayment options to suit your pay cycle. Aim for weekly or fortnightly repayments, instead of monthly, as you will make more payments in a year, which will shave dollars and time off your loan.
What fees/costs should I budget for?
There are a number of fees involved when buying a property. To avoid any surprises, the list below sets out all of the usual costs:
- Stamp Duty – This is the big one. All other costs are relatively small by comparison. Stamp duty rates vary between state and territory governments and also depend on the value of the property you buy. You may also have to pay stamp duty on the mortgage itself. To find out your total Stamp Duty charge, visit our Stamp Duty Calculator.
- Legal/conveyancing fees – Generally around $1,000 – $1500, these fees cover all the legal rigour around your property purchase, including title searches.
- Building inspection – This should be carried out by a qualified expert, such as a structural engineer, before you purchase the property. Your Contract of Sale should be subject to the building inspection, so if there are any structural problems you have the option to withdraw from the purchase without any significant financial penalties. A building inspection and report can cost up to $1,000, depending on the size of the property. Your conveyancer will usually arrange this inspection, and you will usually pay for it as part of their total invoice at settlement (in addition to the conveyancing fees).
- Pest inspection – Also to be carried out before purchase to ensure the property is free of problems, such as white ants. Your Contract of Sale should be subject to the pest inspection, so if any unwanted crawlies are found you may have the option to withdraw from the purchase without any significant financial penalties. Allow up to $500 depending on the size of the property.
- Lender costs – Most lenders charge establishment fees to help cover the costs of their own valuation as well as administration fees. Your broker can let you know what your lender charges but allow about $600 to $800.
- Moving costs – Don’t forget to factor in the cost of a removalist if you plan on using one.
- Mortgage Insurance costs – If you borrow more than 80% of the purchase price of the property, you’ll also need to pay Lender Mortgage Insurance. You may also choose to take out Mortgage Protection Insurance. If you buy a strata title, regular strata fees are payable.
- Ongoing costs – You will need to include council and water rates along with regular loan repayments. It is important to also take out building insurance and contents insurance. Your lender will probably require a minimum sum insured for the building to cover the loan, but make sure you actually take out enough building insurance to cover what it would cost if you had to rebuild. Likewise, make sure you have enough contents cover should you need to replace everything if the worst happens.
Please contact a Kahuna Financial Management mortgage broker on 0409 601 098 to discuss.
Wealth Protection
You may be thinking ‘who needs life insurance?’ Simply, if you have a family who is financially dependent on you and/or have debts that are serviced from your income alone, you should consider the peace of mind life insurance may bring. Obviously, the greater your financial obligations and the more dependants you have, the more insurance you may need to protect your assets and your family’s financial security.
Life is full of uncertainty and often the unexpected can occur. The death, injury or illness of a loved one can place an enormous strain on a family both emotionally and financially. Have you considered how your family would cope financially, if something were to happen?
Having a financial safety net in the event of sickness, disability or death can help ensure you and your family are protected during a difficult time.
Total and permanent disablement (TPD)
TPD cover provides a lump sum if you become unable to work due to a permanent disability. This cover can help you pay for medical expenses, repay major debts and help provide for your future.
Trauma cover
Trauma cover provides a lump sum if you’re diagnosed with a medical condition or undergo a procedure outlined in your policy. This may include a heart attack, major organ transplant, cancer or stroke — to name a few. Trauma cover is designed to help cover your medical costs and living expenses, providing you with some financial security during the important recovery period.
Death cover
Death cover may be important for people of all ages, especially if you have others relying on you and large debts such as a mortgage. Death cover provides a lump sum to your beneficiaries if you die. This can be used to help meet the costs of your mortgage, other debts and/or cover your family’s future expenses. Many policies make an advance payment of the insured sum if you are diagnosed with a terminal illness. With Death, Total Permanent Disablement and Trauma cover you can:
- Find comfort in knowing your family will receive a lump sum payment to help them financially if you were to die or become terminally ill.
- Receive financial support if you become seriously disabled, maintain your quality of life and help meet the cost of rehabilitation programs and daily living expenses with TPD insurance.
- Take the financial pressure off and give yourself time to recover, should you experience one of the traumatic events listed in our trauma cover, including cancer, stroke, heart attack and coronary artery surgery. Children’s trauma cover can also be selected.
Income Protection Insurance
You insure your car, the family home and even your health – so why not your ability to earn an income. Have you ever thought about what would happen if you became ill or were injured and couldn’t work for an extended period of time? Would you be able to meet your financial commitments without your regular income? If not, it’s time you considered income protection. When you think about what life would be like without your regular income, your earning capacity becomes possibly your greatest asset. Chances are, you’ve based the achievement of your goals and ambitions on having a regular cash flow. If you became ill and were unable to work and maintain that cash flow, your goals may no longer be achievable.
Business Overheads Insurance
What would happen to your business if you were too ill or injured to work? Business Overheads Insurance helps you meet your ongoing business expenses by reimbursing eligible business overheads as a monthly amount if you are too ill or injured to work.
Protect your business expenses
Recover with peace of mind knowing that, if you are unable to work due to injury or illness, your business overheads insurance will reimburse your business expenses such as:
- Rent
- Property Rates
- Vehicle leases
- Salaries
Kahuna Financial Management provides wealth protection advice in O’Connor. Contact us on 0409 601 098.
Wealth Protection
Insurance is the foundation of all financial plans. We can help you evaluate the risks and come up with the right insurance solution for you and your family..
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Wealth Protection
You may be thinking ‘who needs life insurance?’ Simply, if you have a family who is financially dependent on you and/or have debts that are serviced from your income alone, you should consider the peace of mind life insurance may bring. Obviously, the greater your financial obligations and the more dependants you have, the more insurance you may need to protect your assets and your family’s financial security.
Life is full of uncertainty and often the unexpected can occur. The death, injury or illness of a loved one can place an enormous strain on a family both emotionally and financially. Have you considered how your family would cope financially, if something were to happen?
Having a financial safety net in the event of sickness, disability or death can help ensure you and your family are protected during a difficult time.
Total and permanent disablement (TPD)
TPD cover provides a lump sum if you become unable to work due to a permanent disability. This cover can help you pay for medical expenses, repay major debts and help provide for your future.
Trauma cover
Trauma cover provides a lump sum if you’re diagnosed with a medical condition or undergo a procedure outlined in your policy. This may include a heart attack, major organ transplant, cancer or stroke — to name a few. Trauma cover is designed to help cover your medical costs and living expenses, providing you with some financial security during the important recovery period.
Death cover
Death cover may be important for people of all ages, especially if you have others relying on you and large debts such as a mortgage. Death cover provides a lump sum to your beneficiaries if you die. This can be used to help meet the costs of your mortgage, other debts and/or cover your family’s future expenses. Many policies make an advance payment of the insured sum if you are diagnosed with a terminal illness. With Death, Total Permanent Disablement and Trauma cover you can:
- Find comfort in knowing your family will receive a lump sum payment to help them financially if you were to die or become terminally ill.
- Receive financial support if you become seriously disabled, maintain your quality of life and help meet the cost of rehabilitation programs and daily living expenses with TPD insurance.
- Take the financial pressure off and give yourself time to recover, should you experience one of the traumatic events listed in our trauma cover, including cancer, stroke, heart attack and coronary artery surgery. Children’s trauma cover can also be selected.
Income Protection Insurance
You insure your car, the family home and even your health – so why not your ability to earn an income. Have you ever thought about what would happen if you became ill or were injured and couldn’t work for an extended period of time? Would you be able to meet your financial commitments without your regular income? If not, it’s time you considered income protection. When you think about what life would be like without your regular income, your earning capacity becomes possibly your greatest asset. Chances are, you’ve based the achievement of your goals and ambitions on having a regular cash flow. If you became ill and were unable to work and maintain that cash flow, your goals may no longer be achievable.
Business Overheads Insurance
What would happen to your business if you were too ill or injured to work? Business Overheads Insurance helps you meet your ongoing business expenses by reimbursing eligible business overheads as a monthly amount if you are too ill or injured to work.
Protect your business expenses
Recover with peace of mind knowing that, if you are unable to work due to injury or illness, your business overheads insurance will reimburse your business expenses such as:
- Rent
- Property Rates
- Vehicle leases
- Salaries
Kahuna Financial Management provides wealth protection advice in O’Connor. Contact us on 0409 601 098.
Why Choose Us?
Exceptional Personal Service
Our focus is on listening, understanding, and caring about your concerns and providing you with an individual level of service.
Ongoing Support
Our friendly support team will support you throughout your journey with us and answer any questions you have along the way.
Knowledge and Experience
Our Financial Advisers are highly qualified and have the knowledge and experience necessary to focus on all your important financial matters.
A Holistic Approach
We want to understand exactly what you want to achieve in life and provide you with strategies to guide you towards your goals.
Keep You On Track
We will keep you accountable along the way because we want you to stay on track to achieve your goals.
Ease and Convenience
Deal with one company for your superannuation, investment, debt management, insurance and estate planning needs.
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