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First home buyers opt for apartments to get a foot on the property ladder

First home buyers opt for apartments to get a foot on the property ladder

It’s spring property season and if you are one of the many Aussies trying to get a foothold on the property ladder, then right now you might be scrutinising your finances and weighing up your options. Of course, in the current housing market you might not be able to bag your dream house straightaway, especially if you’re a Sydney-sider or a Melbournian.

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Homestar keeps the streak going, cuts home loan rates by 0.25%

Homestar keeps the streak going, cuts home loan rates by 0.25%

If we had to pick a home loan provider MVP, Homestar would be a pretty strong contender. Not too long after the RBA cut official interest rates by 0.25%, the online lender announced it would be cutting home loan rates in kind — the third time this year it’s passed on the full cut.

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Big bank cashback trap costs Aussie home buyers nearly $40,000

Big bank cashback trap costs Aussie home buyers nearly $40,000

If you’re planning to take out a mortgage with a big bank for the sake of their $2,000 cashback, it might be time to rethink your options. New research from Mozo has found Aussie home loan borrowers hopping onto the cashback bandwagon could be ripped off $37,294 over the life of their loan by not shopping around for a more competitive deal.*

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