Guide to home loans

When it comes to buying and selling property in Australia, the process seems to go on forever and can often be quite complicated. So to help und...

If you’re a first home buyer looking to snag a property, did you know there’s anot...

As a first home buyer, there are a number of things you’ll need to learn fast, like interest rates, First Home Buyers schemes and

Whether real estate prices are on the rise or economic conditions are making it more difficult to save, buying your first property can be a hard...

If you are a freelancer, self employed worker, small business owner or contract worker getting a standard home loan can be difficult when you do...

If you are one of the many first home buyers out there struggling to save up that...

The feeling of picking up the keys to your very first home is priceless. No more rent hikes, evictions, or a cutthroat renter's market to deal w...

Have you built up some equity in your home through

When you begin your home loan search, the headline rate isn’t the only thing you should consider, as there are many home loan features that coul...

An important part of choosing a home loan is getting good advice. One method homeseekers use is speaking to a home loan or mortgage broker, who ...

Relaxing on your lounge sipping a glass of red you start thinking it’s about time we tear out that 1950’s kitchen and renovate, building a moder...

Shopping for a home loan is an exciting time - after all, you’re on your way to owning your dream h...

Absolutely nuthin’Okay, that’s not true. Catchy song though. There are a lot of good reasons why you might use ...

Mortgage brokers can offer a valuable service if you’re searching for a ...

If you’re like most people, your home is the most expensive thing you’ll ever buy. You probably scrimped, saved and took out a

A brand new apartment at a discounted price - sounds like an investors dream right? While buying a property off the plan can potentially ...

We’ve witnessed the dummy spits, tantrums and blowups on reality renovation TV shows but there are also some great pieces of advice when it come...

Looking at updating your kitchen, bathroom or garden this year? Well here are some

Any investor will know that finding a mortgage with a low interest rate is important. But a savvy investor will take things a step further by hu...

Renovations are the perfect opportunity to make your home green and...

Whether you’re a first time investor wanting to get a foot in the property door or...

Tip #1.Visualise your planShut your eyes and visualise your renovation project. Then, if you’re handy with a pencil, sketch it on a pie...

Who doesn’t like to earn a quick buck? The renovate and flip strate...

You’ve read the weekend paper, gone for a lovely stroll and had your Sunday coffee, now you’re twiddling your thumbs looking for something to do...

Home renovation jobs can be endless from small scale task...

We’re so excited for you. You’ve finally found the house of your dreams! It has a gorgeous fruit bearing apple tree in the garden, marble kitche...

So you’re thinking about buying off the plan. That’s wonderful! The anticipation of waiting to see your new home or investment property come to ...

Hmmm, let’s see. Do you go for old world charm, or new and fancy? Is it an historical beauty with unending character you’re after, or fresh, cle...

Do you want to purchase a property for living? Or would you buy it as an investment instead? Owner-occupier works really well if you have a dual...

Whether you’re a novice home buyer or seasoned pro, investing ...

So you’ve scoured the postcode of your dreams and inspected what seems to be an unending amount of properties to come to the end of the road. Ho...

Are you sometimes a little rash when making big decisions? Or are you a careful planner that researches for hours, days, months before making an...

Do you own an investment property or perhaps you have a whole portfolio under your ownership belt? Well lucky you because one of the major perks...

You’re gearing up to put that big ‘for sale’ sign up out the front of your place but before you do why not improve the value of your place. Ther...

When was the last time you looked at how the Australian dollar is fairing on the market? May be on the rise, but according to foreign

Whether you’re upgrading from a bachelor pad, downsizing from an empty nest, moving across country or just looking for something a little more y...

You’ve probably heard that Labor is proposing significant reforms to negative gearing in an attempt to make homeownership in Australia more affo...

Investing in property seems to be all the rage these days and it’s no surprise when you consider the countless benefits that come with it like c...

When you’re ready to sell up and move into a new home, there are heaps of things to consider, and it pays to have a strategy in place, rather th...

There comes a time in most people’s lives when, like a hermit crab, you’ve outgrown your old home. Maybe it’s not comfortable anymore, maybe you...

Selling your house can be a stressful experience - you worry about getting the right price, about finding a new place, about your Great Aunt Cat...

A.K.A - What to expect when you’re inspecting You only get one chance to make a first impression, so the state of your house at...

Are you set on getting a foot in the property door but are unsure of where to start?While investing in your first property is exciting, t...

Congratulations, you’re finally ready to take the plunge into the Aussie

We’ve all heard the advice and read the headlines about how property dreams are made in spring. It’s supposedly the best time of the year to sel...

Here’s a horror story you might have heard before: a young couple decide to renova...

Are you a first home buyer intrigued by the Federal Government’s new First Home Super Saver Scheme? Well the good news is it’s designed to help ...

If you’ve been following the banking inquiry news, you might have heard the term rate-tracker loan thrown around. The introduction of more rate-...

While buying a property is an exciting time, what’s not exciting is getting your head around all the home buying number crunching. Even before y...

Taking out a home loan for a property is exciting but what can often dampen all of this excitement is the complicated home loan...

Is the Australian property market calling your name but you are unsure of your borrowing power? This guide is here to help. We’ll run you throug...

When you begin your search for a mortgage, you’ll soon discover there are a great range of home loans available. So to help you narrow down the ...

From the big bank players to the small online only lenders, the mortgage world offers plenty of choice when it comes to selecting a home loan le...

When’s the last time you revisited your home loan to see if it’s still competitive? Chances are you may be signed up with an outdated mortgage w...

That moment when the real estate agent hands over the keys to your new property is priceless. But before you get to the final approval stage and...

Gone are the days when Aussies would only take out a home loan with a big bank, as there are now a great range of online only lenders of...

It may have been over seven years since the RBA last moved the official cash rate upwards, but that doesn't mean Australia's histor...

Australian's have enjoyed some seriously low home loan rates for a long time, but the winds may finally be changing with recent indicati...

Relationships often start out with plenty of romance, where you are swept off your feet by all that is promised. But just like with any ...

With the Reserve Bank of Australia making three cuts to the official cash rate in 2019, and another two in March 2020, home loans r...

With the average house price in Australia sitting at almost $660,000, as a first home buyer saving the recommended 20% deposit means you’d need ...

Reducing the amount of interest on your home loan takes more than just a competitive rate...

If you’ve made it to the pre-approval stage of the property buying process it means you’re nearing the finish line. Congrats! But if you...

You’ve probably heard that the key to landing your first home is taking out a mortgage but what exactly is the process and how can you find the ...

Buying property in Australia is a popular investment option, especially as house prices in recent years have increased. But investing in propert...

If you’re thinking about purchasing a property, before you start eyeing off that penthouse suite the first thing you should think about is how m...

When it comes to taking out a home loan in Australia, one of the common terms you’ll see sitting within the mortgage product information is “LVR...

With property prices around Australia skyrocketing in recent years, saving up a sizeable deposit isn’t an easy feat, especially when you are pay...

Attention first home buyers: the squeeze is on. You’re in danger of borrowing too much for an over-priced home. But don’t despair. Mozo’...

Saving for your first home? First home saver accounts may have been scrapped by the Abbott Government but there are plenty of other ways...

The journey of buying your first home can be a daunting one so it can be helpful to know what happens when, who does what and what you need look...

You’ve found the property of your dreams, got the home loan sorted and have the settlement date circled in red on the calendar. What els...

You may be emotionally ready to settle down but how do you know you are financially ready to buy your first home? Taking on a mortgage i...

Getting ready to apply for your first home loan? Run through this checklist first so that your credit profile will be ship shape an...

According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics, Australia has one of the highest levels of home ownership in the world. However gettin...

Ready to own your nest? From finding a good loan to pinpointing your criteria, plus lifestyle factors to consider, see this checklist be...

Have you ever considered how the frequency of your home loan repayments could affect how much you p...

With a 2.59% p.a. variable interest rate (2.55% p.a. comparison rate*) and no fees, new online Aussie lender Athena is set to rewrite ho...

Just when the market appeared to be quietening, some seismic shifts at the lower end of the home loan market have changed the rate landscape onc...

With fixed home loan rates at record lows, if you’re not on the refinancing ball right no...

Teachers Mutual Bank has announced it will be participating in the second release of the