
Why first home buyers are racing into the property market now
On Tuesday, the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) released data that revealed that the volume of first home loans has jumped to the highest point since late 2009.

On Tuesday, the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) released data that revealed that the volume of first home loans has jumped to the highest point since late 2009.

Buying a first home has never been an easy job, but according to new research, the reasons for why that’s the case have changed over time.

When it comes to choosing a home loan, many Aussies take the ‘set it and forget it’ route, but according to recent data, that could be doing more harm than homeowners realise.

Come Feb 14, getting a home loan, personal loan or even a business loan could become easier for thousands of Aussies, as amendments to credit reporting standards will see civil court filings no longer reflected in one’s credit scores.

Is it getting hot in here? Maybe it’s time to strip… down your home loan interest rate.

These days, a home loan needs to have more than just a hot rate to win the heart’s of customers, the lender also needs to deliver a positive experience.

The government’s First Home Loan Deposit Scheme is due to be rolled out February 1, and customer-owned banks are experiencing a surge in interest.

Heard of FOMO - the Fear Of Missing Out?

If you didn’t already know, the Federal Government’s First Home Loan Deposit Scheme has been in operation - partially - for almost a month, but it’s about to be in full swing.

According to a recent report by RiskWise Property Research, the ongoing bushfire crisis could have major short term impacts on property prices across Australia.