Many Australian’s take out home loans in order to complete their property dreams and while making the decision to be a homeowner rather than a tenant is a big jump itself, the decision of whether to go for a fixed or variable home loan is another issue entirely. As...
Did you know your occupation could save you thousands on your home loan? At i Lend Finance Solutions, we specialise in home loans and mortgages and know it gets more complex and goes beyond just rates. We want to share some of our knowledge and in this post, we talk...
Did you know that you could use your home loan equity to help finance something else? For example, maintenance or renovations on your home; as a deposit for your next home or investment property; or even to improve your lifestyle such as purchasing a new car or go on...
An OECD study of 15-year-olds across 18 countries found that Aussie teenagers rank among the highest for financial skills and knowledge. Understanding concepts like how to budget and manage money are important skills that parents can foster in kids from a young age....
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...
