INVESTORS – Is it time to fix?

INVESTORS – Is it time to fix?

All of the big four banks have announced changes to out-of-cycle interest rates in the last week, as lenders respond to pressure on funding costs and increasing investor appetite. Commonwealth Bank was the last of the big four to announce changes to their...
10 ways to save BIG on your mortgage

10 ways to save BIG on your mortgage

Despite mortgages being the largest financial obligation most Australians will ever have, many are still paying far too much over the life of the loan. But Why? Well it seems it’s not knowledge that most of us struggle with. The real issue is retention &...
Can an Interest Only Loan help you get ahead?

Can an Interest Only Loan help you get ahead?

When a property investor determines their long-term investment strategy and objectives, the loan structure is an important factor to consider as it can significantly impact the overall success of the investor’s portfolio. Seeking the advice of a credit adviser will...
First home buyer grant used as deposit

First home buyer grant used as deposit

DAVID Dyball had dreamed of being a homeowner for as long as he could remember but there was one word stopping him: Deposit. The Maryborough man, 28, has purchased a home without a deposit in Aldershot The Fraser Coast Chronicle reports. And he is sharing...
No 1 Mortgage Mistake to avoid

No 1 Mortgage Mistake to avoid

Home loan loyalty is costing Australian mortgage holders a whopping $6 billion a year, according to new research from comparison site Mozo.com.au. Despite a surge in smaller lenders offering mortgage rates under 4.00%, borrowers are wasting $17 million a day by...