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4 New Year’s resolutions for financial fitness

December 30, 2022

As the sun rises on January 1, many Australians will be getting started on their new year’s pacts. The gym will be full of determined resolution keepers; the pavement pounded by brand-new sneakers. But what about shaping up your finances? There’s no denying 2022 was a tough year for many mortgage holders – with eight…

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First home buyer numbers have halved: is it time to swoop in?

December 13, 2022

Repeated cash rate hikes have put many first home buyer plans on hold. So could you swoop in and reap the benefits with less competition in the market? In case you missed it, from May to December the RBA lifted the cash rate from 0.10% to 3.10%. This has no doubt hit many mortgage holders…

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5 Key Factors to Keep in Mind Before Refinancing a Mortgage

May 18, 2022

When low mortgage interest rates are making headlines in Australia, many homeowners are considering whether or not to refinance their mortgages. However, the decision to refinance your mortgage should not be based on this week’s interest rates alone. Here are five things to keep in mind when making refinancing decisions. 1. The Interest Rates Before…

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The Top 5 Refinancing Mistakes to Watch Out For

May 14, 2022

According to recent research, 59% of Australians face financial anxieties through day and night. This could be due to a myriad causes, with mortgages as one of the main sources. If you’re one of them, then you’ve come to the right place. We’re here to help you by discussing crucial points regarding refinancing. Refinancing can…

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Australian Home Buying Schemes for New Buyers and Single Parents

May 27, 2021

If there’s anything that the past year has taught us, it’s that every family deserves to have a home in which they can safely shelter themselves in times of trouble. Unfortunately, it takes time to establish yourself financially and navigate through the property market—and not everyone has the luxury of waiting. To counter the growing…

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What You Need to Do before Buying a House in the Future

May 25, 2021

Everyone dreams of being able to buy their very first home. Who doesn’t want to come home to a space that is a fruit of their hard work and dreams for many years? Even if you are in a situation where you think buying a house is nowhere near your horizon yet, it doesn’t mean…

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Reassessing the Rumours Surrounding Mortgage Refinancing

May 13, 2021

Refinancing allows people to pay off their outstanding debt by taking out another loan, which can be great for a mortgage. It can be quite a helpful process, especially if you’re faced with lower interest rates and a fast-approaching deadline for the previous loan.  However, there have been a lot of misconceptions about mortgage refinancing…

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Mortgage Refinancing: The Dos and Don’ts You Should Know

May 6, 2021

Things happen, and there will be times when you need to get a new loan to pay off an older loan. The process is known as refinancing, wherein borrowers may acquire a more affordable interest rate and, at the same time, improve their credit scores. Refinancing is considered a prudent way to fix the issues…

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How Hard Is It to Get an Investment Loan to Start a Business?

April 26, 2021

Property investment is a great way to earn a stable income and have some left for the luxuries in life. But you don’t have to wait years and years until your savings match the price. Consider taking out an investment loan, which some lenders will grant to those who meet the criteria. How Hard Is…

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Building Your Dream Home with Construction Loans

April 5, 2021

Owning a home is the ultimate realization of life’s best, and most opt to build theirs from scratch. While completely exciting, the idea of having a home constructed can be stressful. You’ll need to decide the number of bedrooms you wish to create, all the while ensuring that the pipes are strategically placed. There will…

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