The Reserve Bank (RBA) may have kept the cash rate on hold but that hasn’t stopped some lenders from hiking their variable home loan rates. Here’s how borrowers are fighting back. Homeowners may be celebrating two months of the RBA cash rate staying on...
If there are two things most of us don’t have enough of, it’s time and money. Happily, we can give you back a little of both! After 12 rate hikes since May 2022, it’s never been more important to get the best value possible on a home loan. But...
Navigating the Australian property market over the past year has felt like standing on shifting sands. But is the market starting to regain stability? And if so, what can you do now to make sure you’re ready to buy?Anyone with an eye on the property and finance...
When buying property, it’s good to know the market value. After all, you want to know you’re paying a fair amount. But the property’s value is an important consideration for your lender too. And their valuation may be quite different. Just how much...
More Australian first home buyers will soon become eligible for the Home Guarantee Scheme, thanks to new changes to its criteria announced by the Federal Government *What’s the Home Guarantee Scheme?* These schemes allow eligible borrowers to purchase...
We all know being on our monetary best behaviour can help to land a home loan. But did you know there are common spending habits you may have that are red flags to lenders? Smart money management and cutting back on expenses can help your home loan...
Rate rises can affect the property market, as we’ve all seen of late. But there are other factors that appear to hold longer-term sway over national house prices.In a bid to bust inflation, the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) has been on a rate rise run...
Have recent rate hikes made you nervous about taking the plunge into the property market? You’re not alone; it’s a buyer’s market for a reason. Here’s how to stay cool and calm when buying your next property. As you’ve probably...
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Thinking about refinancing? As interest rates rise, so do the hurdles you need to clear. Here’s why you might want to look at refinancing soon to avoid potentially missing out. When was the last time you refinanced? If the answer is...
