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Reserve Bank holds cash rate steady as house prices surge
Sue Williams|Feb 2, 2021
The official interest rate is being held at its record low of 0.10 per cent, despite the rapid rise in house prices across the country.
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What mortgage brokers do beyond just finding a loan
Kate Farrelly|Jan 25, 2021
Brokers don't just handle the legwork when finding the best loan. They also help navigate the lending landscape so borrowers can compare apples with apples.
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The questions about interest rates you're too embarrassed to ask
Kate Farrelly|Jan 18, 2021
Wondering what's the difference between the cash rate and the comparison rate? Curious about fixed, variable and split loans? We've got your questions answered.
Are fixed-rate home loan deals too good to be true?
Daniel Butkovich|Jan 6, 2021
The big banks have offered borrowers some of the most attractive home loan deals ever, and experts say it could be a once-in-a-lifetime chance to lock in record low rates.
Saving strategies for hopeful home buyers to start 2021
Melissa Gerke|Dec 30, 2020
Trying to get on the property ladder? Use these five tips to kick start your saving plan and accelerate your path to home ownership.
How to save $267 a month on your home loan right now
Elizabeth Redman|Dec 18, 2020
The recession might be technically over, but most of us could use the extra cash in our own pockets at this point, rather than paying it to the bank.
How home owners can prepare for La Nina this summer
Sue Williams|Dec 1, 2020
With the weather changing, home owners are being warned to expect higher-than-average rainfall, increased chance of thunderstorms and greater risk of flooding.
Reserve bank keeps cash rate on hold at 0.1 per cent
Sue Williams|Dec 1, 2020
The Reserve Bank of Australia has held the official interest rate at its record low of 0.1 per cent as the housing market continues its better-than-expected bounce back
10 ways to pay off your mortgage in half the time
Sue Williams|Nov 24, 2020
Most mortgages nowadays last for 30 years, but how good would it feel to pay it off sooner? Three finance experts share their tips for halving the length of a mortgage.
How home owners can put their equity to work
Daniel Butkovich|Nov 10, 2020
Home owners have a not-so-secret weapon that can allow them to invest, build wealth and improve their home without having to stump up a large cash payment.