As we emerge from the hibernation of winter months, I hope you’re feeling spring in the air in your hood.
Are you looking to refinance soon? With most lenders looking at your last three months of financial activity to access your ability to repay a loan, we’ve got some hints and tips to make sure your finances are looking ship-shape when it’s time to refinance.
Understanding home loans Chances are, buying a home will be the most expensive and exciting purchase you’ll make during your life. Like most Australians, you’ll need to take out a home loan to help fund your purchase. Here, we explain how different home loans work and what to look out for. How home loans work A ‘home loan’ or ‘mortgage’ is a sum of money loaned to you by a financial institution so you can …
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Understanding fixed, variable and split rate home loans Should you fix your interest rate, opt for a variable one, or do both? We explain the benefits and considerations of all three options. Of all the decisions that need to be made when choosing a home loan, finding the best interest rate is one of the most important. After all, a rate that’s even 0.5% lower could save you thousands of dollars over the life of …
Should you give your teenager a credit card We live in a culture of smartphones, WIFI, home delivery, online shopping and online gaming, where most needs and wants can be met almost instantly. With so much temptation to spend, it’s vital to teach your kids the money skills to help them enjoy financial wellbeing as adults. One of these key skills is learning how to deal with debt responsibly. Researchers from Cambridgei University found that children …
How to avoid bill shock with bill-smoothing payments Sidestep the shock of unexpected bills by smoothing out payments and making regular, automated instalments that can be planned well in advance. Ever experience that sinking feeling when you’ve opened a bill that you can’t possibly afford to pay? The shock of receiving a big bill – or worse, a number of them arriving at the same time – can be extremely stressful. Thankfully, by setting up …
5 things to consider when saving for a house deposit Before you can step onto the property ladder and buy your first home, you’ll likely have to do some serious saving to build up a deposit. Here are some things to consider that can help get you started, and on the road to home ownership sooner. Work out your current situation It might sound obvious, but it’s easier to reach a savings goal when you …
Understanding Lender’s Mortgage Insurance (LMI) If you’re looking to buy a home or investment property, or considering refinancing, it helps to understand the role of lender’s mortgage insurance. What is lender’s mortgage insurance? Lender’s mortgage insurance (LMI) protects your lender when you take out a home loan where there’s an increased risk associated with your loan. If you have a deposit of at least 20% of a property’s purchase price, generally you won’t be asked …
8 tips to manage your debts How you tackle your debts may make a big difference to what you pay in the long run. It’s not uncommon in Australia to have some form of debt, whether that be credit card debt, a personal loan, student tuition, car finance or a home loan. The good news is, certain debt can have its advantages and generally that will come down to three things, including whether that debt …
The RBA starts raising rates – how far and how fast? And what does it mean for investors? Key points The RBA has hiked the cash rate by 0.25% taking it to 0.35% and signalling more rate hikes ahead. We expect the cash rate to rise to 1.5% by year-end and to 2% by mid next year. But the RBA will only raise rates as far as necessary to cool inflation and high household debt …
