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Jun 27, 2017
The Economy
Mortgages
When is the right time to refinance?

Bill Tsouvalas, CEO of Savvy Finance, says borrowers should wait until they have built up at least 20% equity in their home before refinancing.

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Jun 6, 2017
The Economy
Mortgages
Aussies expect mortgage rates will keep rising

Despite most economists predicting the Reserve Bank board will leave rates on hold at today's board meeting, many Australians expect mortgage rates will rise this year, and are considering switching to fixed rate loans.

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May 24, 2017
The Economy
Mortgages
Markets
Property market jitters see Aussies preferring fixed-rate home loans

Australians would like lending institutions to have a greater range of long-term fixed rate home loans, according to a new survey from Gateway Credit Union.

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May 5, 2017
The Economy
Mortgages
Markets
Great Australian dream still alive: KPMG

The great Australian home ownership dream is still alive, especially if you are a professional earning more than $70,000 a year, according to new research from KPMG.

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Apr 27, 2017

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The 7-point checklist to upgrade your home

Thinking of upgrading to a new home? Before you start looking, check out our 7-point checklist to make your move easier.

 

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Apr 6, 2017
The Economy
Mortgages
Lending
Markets
Debt soars to new high against income

The ratio of household debt to disposable income was at a record high of 188.7 per cent at the end of 2016, according to recent statistics from the RBA.

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Mar 29, 2017
The Economy
Mortgages
Lending
Is it time to review your home loan?

With interest rates likely to head higher this year, it’s more important than ever to consider your home loan rate. Should you fix, should you refinance, how do you know if you are getting the best rate? Use Mortgage House as a research tool, as well as the source of a loan.

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Mar 17, 2017
The Economy
Mortgages
Owner-occupier rates on the rise

National Australia Bank is the first of the big four banks to raise owner-occupier home-loan rates, lifting the rate by 7 basis points to 5.32 per cent.

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Mar 9, 2017
The Economy
Mortgages
Markets
Record low rates no help to housing affordability

Damian Percy, general manager of Adelaide Bank, says affordability won't improve while there is an unwillingness to "confront" voters who are "enjoying structural advantages that continue to keep a fire under house prices".

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Mar 8, 2017
The Economy
Mortgages
People
Mortgage Brokers
Women must improve financial literacy to shoulder hard times, survey shows

On International Women's Day, a new survey shows many women lack the financial literacy to cope with a major set-back, such as the loss of a job or a divorce. We look at how women can educate themselves, and prepare, just in case things do get tough one day.

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