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Borrowers could be saving close to 10000 a year on their mortgage

Borrowers could be saving close to $10,000 a year on their mortgage

Recent analysis from Mozo has found that owner-occupiers and investors could save big bucks by refinancing to a lower rate loan. Based on the most recent Core Logic Home Value Index (HVI) release, Mozo’s team of data experts found how much borrowers can save per year in each of the capital cities.

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The regional banks winning over big city customers on their home loans

The regional banks winning over big city customers on their home loans

If you've been shopping around for a home loan or looking to refinance your existing mortgage, you may be overlooking some of the best options available to you. While the big city banks dominate the market, some homebuyers are turning to regional-based banks and online lenders for their great rates, customer-focused values, and exceptional service.

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Home loan checklist how to make sure your money is ready to refinance

Home loan checklist: How to make sure your money is ready to refinance

Refinancing a home loan has both become harder and more necessary for many Australian borrowers, thanks to recent Reserve Bank rate hikes. But if you’ve asked yourself whether you should refinance and decided, “Absolutely, let’s do this,” then it’s essential to get your finances in order.

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Northern inland credit union capped home loan

Capped variable home loan makes Australian debut

In a unique twist to savings, customer-owned NICU has just debuted its new Capped Home Loan, a variable interest rate home loan designed with rate hikes in mind. The loan has a built-in rate ceiling of 6.04% p.a. (6.39% p.a. comparison rate*) for three years, meaning no matter how much further rates rise, they won’t go beyond that for the capped term.

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New property listings buck the seasonal trends as home value growth slows

New property listings buck the seasonal trends as home value growth slows

New listings in capital cities rose 3.7% higher than the 5 year average last month, according to a report released by CoreLogic today. The report looked at the number of new listings over four weeks ending on July 30 and, although new listings were higher than usual for the season, it was 4.6% lower than the same time last year.

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