Home Loans - March 12th What are break costs? Breaking a fixed-rate home loan can normally be done at any stage of the fixed term, but it could be costly. So what are break costs?
Home Loans - March 12th What is mortgage stress? What is mortgage stress and what can you do? We take a look at some options if you are experiencing difficulty in repaying your home loan.
Finance News - March 11th What are the average interest rates on home loans? If you’re keen to compare interest rates, we’ve taken a look at Canstar’s database, and found there’s a big difference between the highest and lowest rates.
Home Loans - March 7th What Is A 30-Year Fixed Rate Home Loan? What is a 30-year fixed rate mortgage, can you get one in Australia, and are they more expensive than other home loans?
Home Loans - March 4th How much does an average bathroom renovation cost? Here’s how much you might expect the average Aussie bathroom renovation to cost, and factors that might contribute.
Home Loans - March 4th How much does it cost to install downlights? A lighting scheme can add character to your home, and if you're pondering a change, you may wonder what does it cost to install downlights?
Home Loans - February 28th Rate cuts kick in, but does your bank automatically adjust your repayments? Millions of borrowers with a variable home loan will see their interest rate drop today, as the banks’ rate cut kicks in.
Home Loans - February 28th How much does termite treatment cost in 2025? Termites are highly destructive pests. In Australia, termite treatment costs can range from $300 to more than $3,500. Let’s explore what's involved.
Home Loans - February 27th Getting a home loan after bankruptcy Bankruptcy can be life-changing, but it doesn’t mean you can never get a home loan. Here are some ways you can still buy a home despite being a discharged bankrupt.
Credit Cards - February 27th What is a Target Market Determination (TMD)? If you're reading the fine print when it comes to Australian financial products, you may notice references to a Target Market Determination (TMD). We take a look at what a TMD is and how they may help consumers.
Home Loans - February 25th How much does restumping a house cost? Does your house need restumping? Find out what the process involves, what the restumping cost may be and some factors that impact how much you pay.
Home Insurance - February 25th How much do removalists cost? Hiring a removal service can often be the easiest way to move into a new home. But how much does a removalist cost?
Finance News - February 18th Big four banks fire off rate cuts on back of RBA announcement All four major banks, CBA, Westpac, NAB and ANZ, will pass on the RBA’s 0.25 percentage point cut to variable mortgage customers.
Finance News - February 18th The RBA has cut rates for the first time since 2020 - what could it mean for your home loan? The RBA has cut the cash rate for the first time since February 2020 - we crunch the numbers to see what it could mean for your home loan.
Finance News - February 17th Banks slash term deposit rates ahead of RBA announcement Australian banks have begun to cut their term deposit rates in the lead up to Tuesday’s RBA cash rate decision.
Finance News - February 14th What to expect from the RBA meeting in February 2025 All four of Australia’s big banks are now forecasting that the Reserve Bank of Australia Board will cut the cash rate in February.
Finance News - February 7th Is the great Australian dream of home ownership out of reach for renters? Most Aussies think that mid-twenties is too old to be living at home, but with the cost of living squeeze, buying feels out of reach for many,
Finance News - January 31st Higher rates for longer: Aussie homeowners brace for year ahead despite potential cash rate cut The majority of Aussie mortgage holders have settled into a new norm of higher rates for longer, Canstar’s Consumer Pulse report has revealed.
Home Loans - January 31st Paying Mortgage Weekly vs Monthly: Which Is Better? One way to pay off your home loan sooner, and save money, is to increase your repayments, from monthly to fortnightly or even weekly.
Finance News - January 30th Inflation data pushes rate cut to top of to-do list for RBA in February The RBA could cut the cash rate at its next meeting in February on the back of this week’s quarterly CPI results, according to Canstar.