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Recent news & updates about home loans.
When should I refinance my loan?
Refinancing your loan is when you move your home loan from one lender to another. Many things may prompt this: Being unhappy with your current ...
Buy Now Pay Later – the hidden danger potentially stopping you from owning your own home
The Buy Now Pay Later sector is winning-over the youth demographic with the promise of instant gratification, but we are warning that with every sugar-high ...
Interest Rate Hikes? Hit Them With Your Best Shot!
With interest rate rises being the talk of the town, it’s time to consider your best defence. And what exactly is your greatest weapon against ...
One in two Australians use a broker when borrowing. Here’s why you should too…
With lending criteria changing (and in many ways becoming more complex) a lot of Australians are now seeing the sense in using a broker. Some ...
Should I invest in a commercial property?
While most investors think residential when they consider property investment, there is a case for investing in the commercial property sector: offices, warehouses, factories, and ...
Family disputes over ‘loans’ are becoming more common
Last year I wrote about the fact that the ‘Bank of Mum and Dad’ has steadily risen to become Australia’s fifth biggest lender, with almost ...
Teaching kids about cash, in a cashless world
I’ve written before about what I think is a massive problem for young Australians – their lack of knowledge about money and finance. And it’s ...
Considering property investment? Here’s some tips for choosing a highly ‘rentable’ suburb
Obviously, when you’re considering property as an investment the key consideration is making sure you get a solid, steady rental yield. Capital growth might be ...
Peer to Peer Lending What is it? How do you use it?
Peer-to-peer (P2P) lending is becoming more popular in Australia. It involves borrowing money from individual investors. By lending their money, the investors usually get a ...