Finance News - October 17th Falling house prices will erode home equity, Roy Morgan warns The number of homeowners with mortgages that dwarf their home values is expected to rise as house prices continue to fall in Australia's two biggest property markets, research group Roy Morgan has warned. Roy Morgan has...
Finance News - September 28th RC report: Why the misconduct? "The answer seems to be greed" Banking Royal Commissioner Kenneth Hayne has blamed greed for the financial sector's misconduct because "how else is charging continuing advice fees to the dead to be explained?" The Royal Commission into Misconduct in the Banking, Superannuation...
Finance News - August 22nd AMP joins CBA & ANZ as a major lender to cut rates AMP has reduced interest rates on a number of its home loans, following rate hikes to some of their products last month. The cuts apply mostly to investor loans and come after AMP increased rates in July for some owner-occupied...
First Home Buyers - August 6th What type of home loan is right for first home buyers? When it comes to buying your first home, choosing the right mortgage can be a minefield. How do different types of home loans work for first home buyers?
Finance News - July 3rd July RBA decision: Cash rate steady but home loan rates rising anyway The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) has left the cash rate on hold again at 1.50%, but an increase in funding costs has led to some lenders raising home loan interest rates anyway. What's the June 2018 RBA Cash...
Home Loans - June 23rd Global Financial Crisis - What caused it and how the world responded The global financial crisis (GFC) or global economic crisis is commonly believed to have begun in July 2007 with the credit crunch
Home Loans - June 1st Australian Tradie Cost Guide for 2018 ServiceSeeking.com.au sampled 15,000 jobs posted in FY18 across Australia to reveal the average prices tradies quote for jobs.
Finance News - April 23rd Revealed: Top 40 property hot spots to watch in Australia First home buyers looking for more affordable opportunities in regional areas might be interested in new research from property market analysts who have identified 40 locations around Australia that are reportedly set to thrive. Market research...
Finance News - April 16th Is this Australia's most luxe cubby house? It's every kid's dream to have their own magical space to play, away from parents, chores and any hint of the mundane and unadventurous. Lucky for two-year-old April, her mum has a wicked sense of style...
Home Loans - January 24th How much will your mortgage really cost? Even if home loan interest rates are low, your mortgage can still cost you plenty of money over time. One of the main determining factors of the cost of your mortgage is the interest rate. Even...