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Housing market confidence ‘booms’, cash rate cut expected
Consumer sentiment is surging, confidence in the housing market is booming, and the number of experts tipping a...
The First Home Loan Deposit Scheme is back; bigger and better!
The First Home Loan Deposit Scheme is back; bigger, better and more buyer-friendly than before. If you’re a first home...
Homeowners impacted by COVID-19 encouraged to contact lender
Homeowners who have had their income impacted by the coronavirus outbreak are being encouraged to seek out hardship...
How long does it take to find and secure your dream home?
It takes most first home buyers longer than a full working week to house hunt and apply for finance for their ‘dream’...
How to welcome a baby into the family and stay on budget
Welcoming a baby into your family is one of the most joyous occasions of your life. But just like anything worth...
APRA suggests banks relax key lending criteria
Here’s a bit of good news: you may be able to borrow more for your next home loan after the prudential regulator sent...
Your home is not perfect: the value of pest and building inspections
They say that home is where the heart is. And it’s true that we spend so much of our time, money and emotions in our...
With interest rates dropping, is it time to pull the cord?
Fixing your home loan while interest rates are dropping is a bit like pulling the ripcord on a parachute. If you do it...
Will lenders pass on the RBA interest rate cut to you?
The RBA has cut the official cash rate to a new record low of 1.25%. But hang on a sec… Will lenders even pass on the...
Mortgage stress: What it is, and how to avoid it
You might be comfortable paying off your mortgage now, but what if things change? Here are some tips on how to avoid a...
Six ways to ride through life’s tougher times
Sticking to a financial plan – such as paying off a mortgage – can be a long journey that’s punctuated by high highs...