Welcome to the Autumn 2024 edition of Haven – Financial Partners (TAS)

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Welcome to the Summer edition of Haven – Financial Partners (TAS)

Do you have any idea what a home loan really ends up costing over the life of a mortgage? Thanks to the interest paid over an average 30-year loan term, the figures are eye-watering. Our lead article closely inspects the figures and delves into the simple yet incredibly effective strategies that can carve thousands of dollars off the life of a loan. If you’re in the market to sell a property, we look at the …

Sneak peek – Oliver’s insights Podcast: Ep#98

Episode #98: Australian home prices up on supply shortfall, but at risk from high rates The last three major cyclical upswings in home prices have required lower interest rates to be sustained. With rate cuts still a long way away, AMP’s Chief Economist Shane Oliver looks at why the risk of another leg down in prices is high next year, particularly if unemployment rises significantly, and the key indicators to watch in the months ahead. …

Welcome to the Spring edition of Haven

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.

How are Australians views around home ownership changing?

Demographer Bernard Salt shares his insights. To find out more visit: www.amp.com.au/whateverwealthyyouwant Original Author: Produced by AMP and published on 18/08/2023 Source

Understanding home loans

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 …

AMP Home Loans. For all kinds of homes.

Get a great home loan rate at amp.com.au/home-loans/loans What you need to know Credit Provider is AMP Bank Limited ABN 15 081 596 009, AFSL & ACL 234517. Lending criteria, fees and T&Cs apply. For more information and target market determinations visit: amp.com.au/home-loans/loans Original Author: Produced by AMP and published on 14/07/2023 Source

Understanding fixed, variable and split rate home loans

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 …

Oliver’s insights – home ownership

This note looks at the decline in Australia’s home ownership rate since the mid-1960s and what has driven it.