Whether it's your love life or your home loan application, no one likes getting rejected. There are many reasons why it could happen, and some can come as a big shock. So today we've outlined five...
Buying could be cheaper than renting for a third of properties
10/11/2022
For many Australians, rate hikes and inflation have made the dream of property ownership feel ever more distant. But a recent analysis shows that meeting mortgage repayments could actually be cheaper...
Hold your horses: RBA hikes cash rate again to 2.85 percent
01/11/2022
Whoa, Nelly! The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) has lifted the official cash rate again, this time by another 25 basis points to 2.85%. How much will this rate rise increase your monthly mortgage...
With property prices dropping, is now the time to refinance?
27/10/2022
You may have heard that property values are on the decline. But what does this mean if you're planning to refinance? We'll discuss how falling housing prices may affect your refinancing application...
Is now a good time to buy an investment property?
20/10/2022
You've bought a home. And now you might be considering adding an investment property to your portfolio. But have recent interest rate hikes cooled your heels? We've outlined reasons why now may still ...
Nurses and midwives now eligible for LMI waiver
13/10/2022
Nurses, midwives and other important healthcare professionals can now qualify for a lenders mortgage insurance (LMI) waiver policy. Here's how it could save them thousands and fast-track their...
RBA lifts cash rate for the sixth month in a row to 2.60 percent
04/10/2022
The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) has hiked the official cash rate by another 25 basis points to 2.60%. How much will this rate hike increase your monthly mortgage repayments, and when will it kick...
How to escape renting and get into the property market
29/09/2022
The recent decline in rental properties has caused many to feel uncertain about their housing situation. Here's how you can leave renting in the dust and make homeownership a...
How long does it take for an interest rate rise to kick in?
22/09/2022
Household budgets around the country are feeling the brunt of five back-to-back rate hikes. And we've been warned more are on the way. But just how long does it take for each rate rise to impact your...
Is now a good time to buy?
15/09/2022
Recent back-to-back interest rate hikes have led to a cooling of the property market, and with more rate rises predicted, you may feel like pumping the brakes on purchasing. But could the current...
