The RBA decided to reduce official interest rates today, and mortgage holders the country over are waiting for word on how their banks and lenders will respond. Thankfully, it looks like they won’t have to wait for too long.
Australia’s property market appears to be bouncing back as median property values have gone up across most capital cities. Plus, home loan lenders have continued to slash rates - so what does this mean for Aussie borrowers?
Thought there wouldn’t be any more rate cuts this February? Think again.
Negotiating with a real estate agent can be pretty intimidating, especially if you’ve never done it before. When it comes down to it, you want to purchase a property for the lowest possible price while the seller and their agent are working towards the opposite.
Home loans can be expensive, but have you ever thought how you’d manage if you suddenly had to rely on one income, rather than two, to pay it down?
First home buying intentions are on the rise according to new figures released this morning by St.George Bank, with three million first time buyers set to dive into the Australian property market in the next five years - a 34% increase on 2018 figures.
Well if you’ve been contemplating moving somewhere a little smaller lately, you’re probably not alone. According to a recent study from the Australian Housing and Urban Research Institute, more than half of Aussies aged 55 or over have downsized or are thinking about it.
Rewards points can be a great way to get your hands on some serious goodies, but did you know that you don’t need a rewards credit card to rack them up? Nowadays, there are a number of products out there with points earning potential, including savings accounts, car loans, and even home loans.
The Australian Government has released new data that revealed, in less than 2 months, about 6,500 of the 10,000 home loans under the First Home Loan Deposit Scheme are already being processed.
ME’s biannual Household Financial Comfort Report was released today, and it reveals a stark rift between regional and metropolitan Australia.