It’s been an unusually warm winter indeed. Despite the Reserve Bank of Australia holding official interest rates steady last month, many lenders cast fresh sparks on their home loans. The ensuing fire has blazed through fixed-rate and variable-rate offers alike and pushed up the averages in Mozo’s database.
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So much for the bust! Property prices have regained much of their former value, according to Domain’s latest House Price Report. After five consecutive quarters of decline, the combined capital unit and house prices have surged at the fastest pace since 2021.
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Long gone are the days when you need to lodge a home loan application in person. Now, even mortgage management can be done in-app at the touch of your fingertips, thanks to light-year advances in mobile banking.
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In an astonishing pivot, the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) made a quiet July by holding the official cash rate at 4.10%. Home loans cooled their interest rate rush somewhat, much to the relief of borrowers.
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Everyone’s looking for an angle into the ridiculously competitive property market. But for those hoping to avoid the emotional stress and risk of auctions, conducting ‘secret’ deals behind closed doors could be the way to go. In other words: buy off-market.
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The RBA’s decision to pause rate hikes earlier this month has seen most lenders hold variable rate loans—or, in some cases, actually cut home loan rates. But banks have been a bit more cautious with fixed interest loans and, in some cases, have decided to lift rates.
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Is it possible to lose your home loan deposit after a property deal gone bad? The short answer is yes, you can, but it depends on where you live in Australia and the contract of sale terms.
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Comparing home loans can be tricky when you’re in the thick of it. After a while, many mortgages start to feel the same and the differences can be hard to spot. Which home loans offer the best value? Which lenders have your best interest at heart?
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Earlier this month the RBA put a hold on the rate hike cycle, much to the relief of many mortgage holders. With rates currently sitting at an average variable rate of 6.58%, and a general feeling that we’re coming closer to the end of the hike cycle, some borrowers might be wondering if there are any banks that have begun to cut their rates.
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With interest rates on the rise, the inflation of food, petrol and services also trending upwards, and the average paycheck finding it hard to keep up with these rising costs, most of us are sharply focused on how we spend our money.While it's hard to quickly increase your income, reducing your outgoings can be easier than you think by making smarter choices that could stretch your budget out further. Even small savings can quickly add up and make a big difference to your family’s budget.So if you’ve got money on your mind and are looking for some easy ways to spend less on your household expenses without making any radical changes, read through our 8 tips to help your budget go the extra mile.
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