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Putting in a Pool? Sometimes You've Got to Take the Plunge!

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You might even be able to install your dream pool without increasing your overall monthly repayments!

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🏊‍♂️ Thinking About Putting in a Pool This Summer? Sometimes You've Just Got to TAKE THE PLUNGE! 💦😂

Although, as you'll see in the video, I probably should've taken the suit off first! 🤣

But while I'm busy making a splash, there's something worth considering before you dive headfirst into financing your new swimming pool.

💰 Getting the pool you've always wanted is one thing. Making sure your mortgage doesn't leave you financially underwater is another!

Most homeowners simply call their bank, ask to borrow the money and find out what the extra repayments will be.

But what if we took the plunge on a better mortgage strategy instead?

💡 Depending on your circumstances, refinancing could potentially help you: ✅ Access equity in your home to fund your new pool. ✅ Secure a more competitive interest rate. ✅ Consolidate expensive debts where appropriate. ✅ Reduce your overall combined monthly repayments. ✅ Free up cash flow to help cover the pool. ✅ Build a strategy to pay off your mortgage sooner.

🏡 You might even be able to install your dream pool without increasing your overall monthly repayments!

Now THAT would be worth diving into! 💦

⚠️ Of course, we don't want to get in over our heads!

Lower repayments don't always mean lower total costs, especially if you're stretching debts over another 30 years.

That's why it's important to make sure the numbers stack up before jumping in.

💡 The goal is to make a splash in your backyard, not sink your finances!

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General information only, not personalised financial advice. Eligibility and savings vary. Additional borrowing or debt consolidation

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