It may be called the silly season but a few smart strategies could help you enjoy the festive season this year without missing a beat on your home loan. Check out our tips to share the Christmas...
The big stretch: should you extend your loan term?
16/11/2023
If the November rate hike will seriously stretch your finances, one potential solution may be to extend your loan term. It can ease the hip pocket pain by lowering monthly repayments. But taking more...
RBA increases the cash rate by 25 basis points, up to 4.35 percent
07/11/2023
The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) has increased the official cash rate by 25 basis points, taking it to 4.35%. So just how much will this year's Melbourne Cup day rate hike increase your monthly...
Brokers help settle a record 7-in-10 new mortgages
02/11/2023
Mortgage brokers have notched up a new personal best, with seven out of every 10 new mortgages settled thanks to their help! It's a sure sign that mortgage brokers are delivering the goods when it...
Revealed: the four cities tipped to be future property hotspots
26/10/2023
No matter whether you're in the market for a home or an investment property, it makes financial sense to buy in an area where values are tipped to rise. But where to look? Today we'll unveil the...
How much can you really save by refinancing?
19/10/2023
Not sure what refinancing is all about? You're not alone. Our quick explainer lets you master the basics and helps you work out how much you could save. Home loan refinancing is a hot topic...
One-in-three first home buyers use guarantee schemes
12/10/2023
Know anyone who wants to buy their first home? A new report confirms that low deposit schemes are getting younger buyers into a place of their own sooner. First home buyers are ignoring...
The one big factor pushing house prices up
05/10/2023
Property prices have soared almost 7% this year alone. With the upswing predicted to continue, we unpack what's driving national housing values higher - and why it could pay to get into the market soo...
Flat chat: why units could soon become hot property
28/09/2023
Apartments stand out as an affordable choice when it comes to cracking the property market, not to mention downsizing. But a looming shortage may soon push unit values higher. For many of us,...
3 ways pre-approval can give buyers an edge
21/09/2023
There's a lot to be said for having your home loan pre-approved. But does pre-approval mean you're putting the cart before the horse? Definitely not. Here are three ways pre-approval can help you get...
