Credit Score - September 29th What credit score do I need for a home loan? Your credit score indicates how trustworthy you are as a borrower. What’s the minimum credit score you need for a home loan? We take a look.
Home Loans - September 21st Answers to 7 of the most Googled money questions From how much you can borrow to how to buy bitcoin we answer some of the most-searched finance questions on Google.
Finance News - September 20th Property market forecast – how far will house prices drop? With inflation rising and banks hiking their home loan rates, you may be wondering - will house prices drop in Australia?
Finance News - September 20th Family Home Guarantee: How does it work and am I eligible? Single parents may be able to purchase a property with a deposit of just 2% under the government’s new Family Home Guarantee scheme. Here’s how it works.
Home Loans - September 13th Home Loans FAQs Canstar answers FAQs including what is a home loan, types of home loans, interest rates, features of home loans, how to choose a home loan, and how to apply for a home loan.
Finance News - September 12th September cash rate hike: ANZ, CBA, NAB & Westpac respond to RBA decision Check if your bank has increased its interest rates in response to the RBA's announcement of a September cash rate hike.
Home Loans - September 12th Is buying a holiday home a good idea? If you’re thinking about buying a holiday home as an investment or an escape, here are some important things to consider.
Home Loans - September 9th Compare some of the lowest variable home loan rates Canstar compares thousands of home loans from over 80 lenders. Compare some of the lowest variable home loan rates on Canstar’s database.
Home Loans - September 7th Can I add my spouse to my mortgage without refinancing? Adding your spouse or partner to your mortgage usually means needing to refinance, but this can be an opportunity to get a better home loan deal.
Finance News - September 6th RBA raises cash rate again but economists predict relief may be in sight The RBA has raised the cash rate by 50 basis points to 2.35%, with economists predicting that we might see similar hikes until November.
Home Loans - September 6th Should I refinance my home loan? Switching to a new loan can be a great way to combat rate hikes but should you keep refinancing to chase the best deals?
Home Loans - September 6th Which lenders have won awards for fixed rate home loans in 2022? Find out which three home loan lenders took out the top honours in this year’s Fixed Rate Home Loan Awards.
Home Loans - September 5th First home buyers: How much should you borrow for a house? First home buyers face two important questions: how much can you borrow for a house, and how much should you borrow?
Home Loans - September 1st Low deposit home loans You might be able to get on the property ladder sooner than you think if you can get a low deposit home loan. But there are risks to be aware of, so let’s explore the options.
Home Loans - August 31st What is a revert rate? The revert rate is the variable interest rate your home loan switches over to when a fixed rate term ends – and it can make a big difference to your loan repayments.
Home Loans - August 30th What is a quantity surveyor and why might a property investor need one? We explain what quantity surveyors do and how they could help property investors maximise the tax depreciation they can claim.
First Home Buyers - August 26th How to add value to your home on a budget If you want to give your property a lift but don’t want to do a major renovation, here are five simple ways that could add value to your home.
Compare Variable Home Loan Rates - August 22nd What is a variable rate home loan? If you’re in the market for your first home, you may be wondering: what is a variable rate, and how often do variable rates change? We take a look.
Finance News - August 11th What is the RBA and what does it do? Recent cash rate hikes have made mortgages more expensive, so you may be wondering what the RBA is, what it does, and who sits on the board.
Home Loans - August 10th 5 smart ways to spend your tax refund Want to know the best way to spend your tax refund? Canstar's Editor-at-Large, Effie Zahos, shares her top five tips.