A leading economist has warned that owner-occupier mortgages could face the same price hikes as investor loans, putting pressure on the central bank to cut rates. AMP Capital chief economist Shane Oliver told Mortgage Business that while the effects of rate hikes on...
The Reserve Bank of Australia has warned that rising property prices are creating risks in the economy and are unlikely to improve the wealth of nation. In an address to the 54th Shann Memorial Lecture in Perth yesterday, RBA deputy governor Philip Lowe outlined the...
We were given Anish’s name as a financial broker when we were in the process of buying and selling property. Our real estate agent gave us his name and we had an open mind about working with Anish. In hindsight we can say that both the real estate agent and the...
The lending market for property investors continues to tighten, with another major bank announcing significant rate increases for investor home loans. CBA has announced its standard variable rate for investor home loans will increase by 0.27 percentage points, taking...
Make purchasing a home you love simple and stress-free with the following step-by-step buyer timeline. Step 1: Finance / First Home Loan Whether it’s your first, second or third home, obtain pre-approval from your bank or financial institution, so you know exactly...
