How did Stonehenge get there? What’s going on in Australian politics? Why does my printer always need magenta? These are some of the greatest mysteries of our time, and according to Gateway Bank research, home loan terminology is also on that list.
When it comes to the search for a great home loan rate, there are three types of Aussies: hopeful first home buyers, investors looking to buy their next property and current homeowners trying to refinance to a better deal.
If you’ve been waiting for the perfect time to enter the property market, there’s good news - QBE research has found that house and unit prices will likely continue to plunge in the next three years.
Whether you’re planning your next family vacation or a solo backpacking trip, you know that when it comes to saving for a holiday, every penny counts. And with everyone from the big four banks to smaller lenders hiking their home loan rates in recent months, you could be feeling the strain on your purse strings in funding your next great escape.
Major bank CBA this morning announced cuts to its Extra Home Loan headline rate, bringing the rate for borrowers to a relatively competitive 3.89% (3.91% comparison rate*).
ING has just unveiled an Everyday Round Up feature designed to help home loan borrowers save on their mortgage, as research reveals that more than half of Aussie borrowers fear they'll never pay off their home loan.
Another year has passed, and Mozo Experts Choice award winner Newcastle Permanent has once again impressed, providing better products, customer experiences and community benefits than the big four banks, according to its 2017-18 annual results.
The start of spring is a time of new beginnings for Aussies. We pack away our winter doonas, give the house a good scrub down and start hitting the gym in time for summer. This year, it’s also the start of paying more for your home loan.
Spiders, snakes or just life in general, we all have our fears. But for some Aussies, it’s the thought of mounting credit card debt that makes their heart stop.
Looking to make your first move into the property market? A low deposit home loan could be your ticket to home ownership. If you've got a 5% or 10% deposit saved up, you'll be relieved to hear that plenty of lenders are still offering competitive low deposit home loans to first home buyers.