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Are you paying a “loyalty” tax?
Once upon a time, loyalty as a borrower was something you may have be rewarded for. But the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) confirms what we’ve known for a long time… Borrowers with older mortgages will typically pay a higher interest rate than those with new loans.
RBA Interest Rate Decision – 4 February 2020
At its meeting today, the RBA Board decided to leave the cash rate unchanged at 0.75 per cent. Here an extract from Philip Lowe’s Statement here: The outlook for the global economy remains reasonable. There have been signs that the slowdown in global growth that started in 2018 is coming to an end. Global [ Read More ]
Why don’t lenders drop my repayments when the interest rate falls?
Why didn’t my loan repayments fall when the interest rate fell last year? What affect does this have on my loan? What should I do about it (if anything)?
5 Tips to Prepare for a Property Valuation
Whether you’re exploring refinance options or want to release equity to purchase an investment property, a property valuation is a vital part of the finance application process. Here we look at the different types of valuations a lender can request and suggest a few ways you can prepare for one.
How to avoid underinsuring your home
In light of recent events, we want to talk to you about underinsurance. Here we explain how it happens and what you can do to protect yourself.
Season’s Greetings! Here’s to a prosperous 2020!
With 2019 drawing to a close, we hope you’re shifting into holiday mode and getting ready to relax and unwind (or, at least, looking forward to a few public holidays!).
Q&A Video: 10 Things to do Before Auction Day
What are 10 things you can do to ensure you give yourself the best chance of buying a house at auction? Watch our short video to find out.
Ethical lenders
What is an ethical lender? Who determines whether a lender is ethical? Do you pay more for a loan from an ethical lender? Find out answers to these questions and more.
Do you consider yourself to be a ‘spender’ or a ‘saver’?
Findings from Xero has identified the characteristics of ‘savers’ vs ‘spenders.’ What do you consider yourself to be, when it comes to your home loan?
Q&A Video: 5 ways to Take Advantage of Low Interest Rates
What are 5 ways you can take advantage of low interest rates? Watch our short video to find out.
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