Up variable home loan has 50 offset accounts. Could it fix your mortgage-life balance?
This article was updated on 1 March 2024 to reflect the Up Home Variable Rate dropping from 6.15% p.a. to 5.95% p.a.
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Mortgage shake up! Meet the lenders taking on the big banks in 2023
Aussie borrowers looking for lower rates, faster approval processes and flexible lending terms are deserting the big banks in earnest for more competitive lenders. But with so many different options available, which rival lenders really stand out from the pack?
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Where are we with Australia’s property? Westpac offers some insights
Below are a few highlights from the latest Westpac Housing Pulse report, which offers a quick view of the property market, prices, interest rates and general trends.
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Mortgage stress is up - again: Here’s how to avoid higher home loan repayments
Mortgage stress among Aussies increased in January to a record high of more than 1.6 million, says Roy Morgan.
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Want a smaller home loan? Consider regional property spots below $650,000
It’s true that in the big cities, median property prices are very high and the home loan required for such properties is a sizable ask.
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How making a list and checking it twice could revolutionise your finances in 2024
Santa Claus had one thing right when it came to doing things smarter, if you make a list of everything you want to achieve and check it twice, you’re more likely to achieve your goals, whether they are financial or simply life goals.
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How to shop for a home loan in 2024
Finding the right home loan takes time. And so it should. It’s a big commitment to buy a home.
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Fewer young Aussies own a home now - how to beat the odds
Owning a home in Australia remains an aspiration for many - the Great Australian Dream is still a dream.
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Sucasa: the low-deposit home loan lender charging no LMI to help you buy your home
A low-deposit home loan with no LMI? In the words of Darryl Kerrigan from The Castle, “Tell him he’s dreaming”.
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In a tight rental market, investor home loans could be the buyer’s way in
Look, it’s no secret that renters are doing it tough. The average rent in Australia has catapulted to just shy of $600 a week. (In cities like Sydney, it’s more like $750).
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