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?
Budgeting & Saving Money - 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.
Budgeting & Saving Money - 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.
Home Loans - October 13th Costs of moving interstate in Australia and savings tips Moving interstate in Australia can be expensive at the best of times. Here’s a few of the common expenses you may face, along with some ways you may be able to save.
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.