Home Loans - November 16th How to buy and sell a house at the same time Buying and selling a home at the same time is possible – you just need to know what to do and how and when to do it. Here are tips from an expert.
Home Loans - November 9th 9 warning signs to look out for when buying a property From a glut of ‘For sale’ signs to vacant lots nearby, here’s an insider’s guide to some of the things to watch out for when buying a property.
Finance News - November 5th First Home Loan Deposit Scheme (New Homes): Applications open for extra places Applications are now open for the First Home Loan Deposit Scheme (New Homes) grant program. We take a look at how it works, who can apply and what properties can be purchased.
Finance News - November 5th Quantitative easing: What is it? The RBA has announced it will use quantitative easing in a bid to stimulate the Australian economy. We break down what this means.
Finance News - November 4th Big four banks follow RBA's call to cut home loan interest rates Commonwealth Bank was the first to fire out of the major banks, announcing it would drop fixed rate loans for owner occupiers and introduce it's lowest ever advertised home loan rate.
Credit Score - November 4th How does my credit score affect my ability to get a home loan? Your credit score may affect your ability to get a home loan for a number of reasons. Here's how it all breaks down.
Finance News - November 3rd RBA cash rate cut: Which lenders have lowered home loan interest rates? The official cash rate has been cut to an all time low of 0.10% in a bid to quicken the economy’s recovery out of recession. While this is likely to see savers bear the brunt of...
Home Loans - November 3rd Rental bonds: how do they work and what do they cover? We enlist the help of a leasing expert to explain the ins and outs of rental bonds in Australia for both tenants and landlords.
Finance News - November 3rd New lowest home loan rate down to 1.79% (1.84% comparison rate) Homestar Finance has jumped the gun ahead of today's cash rate decision and delivered an interest rate cut for new home loan customers looking to refinance. The offer is available for a limited time.
Home Loans - November 2nd Property expert reveals his suburb picks for 2021 Property expert John McGrath looks at the impact COVID-19 has had on real estate and names the 30 locations that are his picks for 2021.
Home Loans - October 27th What is a foreclosure? How missing mortgage repayments might affect you A foreclosure is the legal process by which a lender takes possession of a property and sells it when the homeowner fails to make mortgage repayments. How can you avoid it?
Home Loans - October 26th 5 reasons you may not get your rental bond back If you rent your home, it’s a fair bet you’ve got a decent chunk of cash tied up in bond. Here’s how to avoid losing all or part of the money when it’s time to move on.
Deals - October 23rd Where can borrowers find a discount on lenders mortgage insurance? Missed out on the First Home Loan Deposit Scheme but don't want to pay expensive lender's mortgage insurance? Some lenders are offering discounts on LMI, with one even charging $0.
Home Loans - October 21st The National Rental Affordability Scheme: everything you wanted to know If you find it hard to pay market rental prices, you may be eligible to apply to rent a National Rental Affordability Scheme (NRAS) property.
Finance News - October 7th Here's how much you may need to save to apply for the First Home Loan Deposit Scheme The First Home Loan Deposit Scheme has been extended from 6 October, 2020, allowing some first home buyers to buy a new house with just a 5% deposit and not pay mortgage insurance fees. But how...
Finance News - October 6th With the cash rate on hold, where can consumers find the top interest rates? The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) has announced it will leave the official cash rate at a record low of 0.25% for October. So, how could this decision impact your home loan, savings and term deposit...
Home Loans - September 28th 7 of the best property investment strategies Wondering about the best property strategies? An expert shares his insights to help if you are considering investing in property.
Home Loans - September 28th 4 simple renovations that can improve the space you live in A study nook and a bedroom makeover are two options that could improve your home without breaking the bank. Find out more.
Finance News - September 25th CommBank cuts rates on 'no frills' home loans Commonwealth Bank has taken the knife to some of its ‘no-frills’ variable home loans, making rate reductions of 0.10 percentage points for owner-occupiers and up to 0.15 percentage points for investors. Today’s rate cuts from CommBank...
Home Loans - September 21st Experts reveal their 'formula' for choosing property Ben Kingsley and Bryce Holdaway outline the four key factors they consider when making decisions about buying property.