5 New Year's resolutions for first home buyer success in 2019
After a tumultuous few years which saw housing prices skyrocket to the highest they’ve ever been, the Australian property market looks set to settle down - at least a tiny bit - in 2019.
APRA announces removal of 30% interest-only lending cap from January 2019
The Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA) has today announced a plan to remove its 30% benchmark on interest-only residential mortgage lending from January 1, 2019.
Give yourself a Christmas bonus with this easy home loan trick
The clock’s ticking down to Christmas. In fact, there are just ten days to go.
Bargains to record breakers: Australia’s cheapest and most expensive properties of 2018
To say that 2018 has been a turbulent year in the Australian property market is an understatement.
ACCC: $850 annual savings on offer for borrowers willing to barter
Australia’s premier consumer watchdog has today released a scathing assessment of the way some of the country’s largest banks ‘stifle’ price competition in the home loan market, to the detriment of their customers.
Meet the lenders the big banks hate
With so many different options for borrowing money out there on the market, Aussies really are spoilt for choice when it comes to getting a great deal on their home loans, personal loans and credit cards.
Gear up for summer property inspections in 3 steps
‘Tis the season to be jolly, and for some lucky Aussies, that’ll be because they’ve bought their dream home. But whether you’re looking for properties before or after Santa Claus arrives, there are some things you need to know to prepare for summer time property inspections.
Did you know that Kogan has just launched new low rate home loans?
Shopping around for a new laptop? How about a home loan? Well Australian online retailer Kogan.com could be your destination for both with the release of a suite of new variable and fixed rate home loans for both owner occupiers and investors.
The Lenders Mortgage Insurance trap hurting Aussie budgets
Thousands of Australians refinance their home loan each year^ on the hunt for a lower home loan rate, and in result, more money in their back pockets.
Will banks be forced to slash home loan rates as buyer intention drops?
With shiny new homes boasting rustic charm showing up on the radar every day, and property prices falling lower than they’ve been in years, it may come as a shock that Aussies aren’t as keen to get a home loan as they were last year.