We’re all looking forward to things eventually getting back to normal, or at least the “new normal”. And while it’s...
Home Loans Articles
Homeowners refinancing in record-high numbers: explore your options
Homeowners in record-high numbers are taking advantage of reduced interest rates and competitive refinancing offers....
$1 lenders mortgage insurance for eligible first home buyers
You’ve probably heard something along the lines of ‘you need a 20% deposit to buy a home’, right? Well, not...
The top five advantages of using a mortgage broker
Shopping, watching a movie, catching up on the news – there are many things that are cheaper and easier to do online...
Home loans: to lock in the rate or not?
With some of the major lenders recently lifting interest rates on variable home loans, we’ve had a number...
Avoid underinsurance in your home
Four out of five Australian homeowners are underinsured, but most don’t realise it until they need to make a claim. We...
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...
Negotiating a settlement period
In a perfect world you select a property to buy, complete with white picket fence, and the settlement goes through on...
How to save for a first home deposit
So you’ve decided to finally take the plunge and start saving for a deposit to buy your first home? Here’s a few handy...
Don’t blow the budget on your next property purchase
You know how it goes. You see that dream property you’ve just got to have, and then next minute, the budget is in...
What you need to know before buying your first home
If you had a roadmap for life, buying your first property would fall somewhere around getting married and having your...
Get your ducks in a row: how to make a timely deposit
So you’ve finally found the property of your dreams and you can’t stand the thought of someone else moving in? Don’t...