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October 28, 2019

What to know for a hassle-free settlement day

If you are buying or selling a property, the settlement period is when you will deal with finances and paperwork to legally transfer ownership of the property. Your financial and legal reps will handle the hard stuff […]
October 28, 2019

Three questions to ask before you refinance

With interest rates at record lows and competitive deals on offer, switching to a new loan or lender may be an appealing prospect, with the potential to make significant savings. Since the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) […]
October 1, 2019

The RBA’s interest rate statement for October 2019

At its meeting today, the RBA Board decided to lower the cash rate by 25 basis points to 0.75 per cent. Statement by RBA’s Philip Lowe: While the outlook for the global economy remains reasonable, the risks […]
September 21, 2019

How asset finance can help your business grow

As a business owner, it’s likely you have no shortage of competing demands on your capital. In your quest for growth, you might want to hire additional staff, move to bigger premises, increase production capacity, diversify your […]
September 21, 2019

Credit report changes: don’t be caught out

If you applied for a home loan in the current financial environment , your lender would probably assess your application in the context of both your credit score and your credit history – on top of your income, […]
September 21, 2019

Understanding Which Home Loan Features Are Right For You

Buying a home is probably one of life’s most important milestones, so getting the right home loan tailored to your specific needs and circumstances is essential. When it comes to home loans, there are many factors to […]
September 21, 2019

Tips For Paying Off Your Home Loan Faster This Financial Year

A new financial year can be a great time to set money goals, such as paying down a home loan. Paying off a mortgage early can save on interest, free up cashflow each month and help you […]
September 21, 2019

Five Things You Need To Know Before Becoming A Rentvestor

Rentvesting – renting a property to live in while owning one or more investment properties – is becoming an increasingly popular way for Australians to get a foot on the property ladder. According to Property Investment Professionals […]
September 21, 2019

Four Things To Consider Before Buying Off-The-Plan

Buying a property that is yet to be built is a popular strategy, particularly for first-time homebuyers. It offers the potential for stamp-duty savings, time to save more for the deposit, and, of course, the opportunity to […]
September 3, 2019

The RBA’s interest rate statement for September 2019

At its meeting today, the RBA Board decided to leave the cash rate unchanged at 1.00 per cent. Statement by RBA’s Philip Lowe: The outlook for the global economy remains reasonable, although the risks are tilted to […]