What to Expect When Refinancing Your Home Loan in 2024?
It can be beneficial to refinance a fixed-rate mortgage in order to access funds or save money, but it pays to be aware of any associated break fees. When you quit a loan early, your lender will charge you break expenses. Depending on the size of your loan and the timing of your exit, these […]
Is the Property Market a Wise Retirement Investment?
Retirement is a time when everyone wants to kick back, relax and enjoy their hard-earned years of labour. But it’s also important to invest wisely during this period so that you can live comfortably and securely throughout your retirement years. One wise option to consider is investing in property markets! In this blog, we will […]
A Guide to Home Loan Financing in 2024
Have you dreamed of owning a home since you were a kid? Are you ready to turn that dream into reality? Home loan financing can be overwhelming, especially if it’s your first time doing so. There are tons of questions and decisions to make along the way. That’s why it helps to have some guidance […]
Property market set to blossom this spring
The sun is out – and so are the buyers! Spring is traditionally a peak period for property, and there’s a good reason why spring 2024 is shaping up to be a bumper season. Here’s how to prepare if you’re planning to buy in the weeks ahead. At last! It’s time to pack away the […]
How to buy an investment property using your home’s equity
Want to grow your investment portfolio but have most of your wealth tied up in your family home? You may be able to leverage recent gains in the property market as equity for an investment property. Let’s take a look. We all have a few financial goals. And right now, investing in a rental property […]
Does your job come with home loan perks?
Your job can provide more than an income. When it comes to being approved for a home loan, certain roles can enjoy favourable treatment from lenders. So today we’ll look at some of the occupations that can offer up home loan perks. One of the first things a lender will look at when you apply […]
Why multi-bedroom homes could be appealing for investors
A cost of living crunch is driving a new trend among renters – and it’s changing the wish lists of some property investors. We reveal what’s happening across the rental and investment markets. Investors have been a driving force in the property market lately, with lending to investors up almost 30% over the year to May 2024. […]
Low deposit scheme opens up to New Zealander visa holders
Kiwis hoping to buy a first home in Australia have just scored gold! The popular Aussie low-deposit home buying scheme has been opened up to visa holders from across the Tasman. Here’s what you need to know. Sure, the Kiwis have the All Blacks, the glaciers and landscapes fit for a Hobbit. But Australia offers […]
Is fear of rejection holding you back from your life goals?
Scared to apply for a home loan? You’re not alone. Fear of rejection has stopped one in five Aussies from applying for finance over the past year. We explain what’s driving this fear, and how you can boost your chances of getting approved. No one enjoys rejection. But despite this, there are plenty of times in […]
How much could you expect to borrow for a home in 2024?
As property prices hit record highs across a number of cities, it’s no surprise that new home loan balances are also nudging towards fresh peaks. Today we’ll reveal what the ‘average’ new home loan is in your state, and provide you with some handy tips to help bring down your balance sooner. High interest rates […]