EDUCATION
Recent events & stories about home loans.
Tips for Preparing for Interest Rate Rises
Recently, and for the first time in over a decade, the Reserve Bank of Australia lifted the cash rate from 0.1% to 0.35%. With more cash rate rises predicted, check out our tips for making sure you can live with your home loan.
Five Ways To Pay Off Your Home Loan Faster
Want to pay off your mortgage sooner? Read our five steps for getting ahead on your home loan repayments.
Offset vs Redraw
Let's start with a caveat: choosing a home loan that’s best for you will depend on your unique situation. Of course, you're welcome to get ...
Your Home Loan Doesn’t Have To Be a Life Sentence
Did you know 'mortgage' is actually an old French word that translates to 'death pledge'? The good news is that in 2022, taking out a ...
What You Need To Know About Home Loan Pre-Approvals
Before making an offer on a property, it’s a good idea to get a pre-approval for a home loan. A pre-approval, also known as conditional ...
The Checklist for First-Time Landlords
Buying your first investment property is a big achievement, but before you start collecting rent and watching your investment grow, you need to get things in order. Here is our checklist to help you.
Investors and First Home Buyers – how about Botany?
About 13kms from the city, half an hour or so on the M1 …. and now a bustling hub of cool cafes and shops. It ...
Four ways to pay off your loan sooner!
Many people simply make their allocated mortgage payment each month, but with a little extra diligence, you can pay off your loan much more quickly. ...
Easy way to find the best home loan rate
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) is currently working with lenders to understand their fees and charges and how they weigh profitability against consumer ...