Saving for a 20% house deposit is like house training a wilful Labrador. It requires plenty of patience and persistence. Not your thing? You could take out lenders mortgage insurance (LMI). But how mu...
How to nail a home loan if you’re self-employed
24/10/2024
It's the great Australian dream for many: giving the 9-to-5 grind the flick and running your own show. But when it comes to taking out a home loan, being your own boss can dish up some unexpected...
What’s going on with negative gearing?
17/10/2024
Negative gearing is in the headlines again. But what is it all about, and could it affect you? We explain how negative gearing works, why it's so popular among investors, and why it's attracting...
How long it takes to save a deposit (and how to fast-track it)
10/10/2024
Planning to buy your first home? It takes (on average) about five to six years to save a deposit at present. But who's got the patience to save for six years? Today we'll look at four ways you could...
Could rate cuts mean house prices heat up again?
03/10/2024
Thinking of holding off buying until interest rates fall? Wait until you see what could happen to home prices. Here's why it could make sense to buy sooner rather than later if you're home...
Why 9 out of 10 first-home buyers use a mortgage broker
26/09/2024
Remember the first time you stepped into a gym? It�s unlikely you swaggered your way over to the free weights rack and started busting out squats. Well, it turns out buying your first home can be...
TikTok vs talking to your broker? It’s no contest
19/09/2024
TikTok and Instagram reels are fun, fast and free - but it's important to be picky about whose content you're viewing, especially if you're in the market for a home loan. Chances are, if...
Fixed rates tumble: a sign of things to come?
12/09/2024
When will interest rates fall? It's the question everyone is asking right now, and while speculation swirls about future rate cuts, the latest moves in fixed rates suggest we may not have to wait too...
The home loan feature 70% of new borrowers are hooked on
05/09/2024
When it comes to home loan features we're spoiled for choice. Even basic loans can come with a fisherman's basket full of options. But one feature in particular is being targeted by seven out of 10...
How much has your home’s value risen by?
29/08/2024
We've all heard the rule of thumb about property being a long-term investment. Well, get this: many home owners have seen the value of their property quintuple within the timeframe of a typical...
