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Laine Gordon
Head of Public Relations
Borrowers snub home loans after rate hikes and lower incentives
Home loans have been on the decline in recent months, potentially due to the consecutive rate increases towards the end of 2009. With interest rates expected to rise even higher, borrowers are scrambling for more competitive deals.
Home Loans
01 Mar, 2010
3 min read
Laine Gordon
Head of Public Relations
Home loans: How much should you really be paying?
As interest rates increase, mortgage repayments can start to become a challenge for people with variable rate home loans. It is one thing to sign up for a mortgage, but what happens a year or two later when your interest rates and circumstances may change?
Home Loans
24 Feb, 2010
3 min read
Laine Gordon
Head of Public Relations
Home owners flounder while banks flourish in record profits
The Commonwealth Bank is the latest major bank to see record profits for the first half of the 2009-10 financial year. This has sparked concerns that interest rates will remain inflated above expected levels, placing thousands more home loan borrowers in the red.
Home Loans
24 Feb, 2010
3 min read
Laine Gordon
Head of Public Relations
Tough times ahead: How to manage your mortgage
Chances are you’re going to be living with your home loan for quite a while. And that means being able to handle the mortgage in good – and not so good, times.
Home Loans
24 Feb, 2010
3 min read
Kate Cowling
Financial claims scheme: Australian deposit guarantee
During the global financial crisis the Federal Government followed many developed nations by introducing a home loan guarantee. The financial claims scheme applies to a range of deposits.
Home Loans
18 Feb, 2010
2 min read
Laine Gordon
Head of Public Relations
No government guarantee to shake up home loan market
The Australian Government is taking away the home loan guarantee that supported lenders during the global financial crisis, in an effort to urge the economy towards independent recovery.
Home Loans
15 Feb, 2010
3 min read
Laine Gordon
Head of Public Relations
Home loan dilemma: Aussies caught between interest rate hikes
The time to purchase a home loan may be nigh, as consumer confidence and economic indicators suggest more rate rises in the first half of 2010. Now the decision for home buyers is whether to rush into the market before the rate hikes, or wait until rates settle to compare home loans for the best offers.
Home Loans
01 Feb, 2010
3 min read
Laine Gordon
Head of Public Relations
2009: A year in review for home loans
2009 was a big year for home loans, with hundreds of lessons to be learned for home buyers. Going into the New Year, home buyers will hate to repeat past mistakes. So what have we learned from 2009?
Home Loans
18 Jan, 2010
3 min read
Laine Gordon
Head of Public Relations
Freebies for the picking: Home loans with extras
In an environment of rising rates it makes sense to get every ounce of value from your mortgage lender, and there are plenty of freebies available if you know where to look. The idea of getting something for nothing holds universal appeal. However it’s essential to check that the freebies don’t come at the cost of a higher rate and fees.
Home Loans
18 Jan, 2010
3 min read
RateCity
Compare and save: home loans
Comparing home loans can take up hours of your time but it's a necessary part in the home buying process. Luckily you can now compare thousands of home loans in one place, which makes shopping around just a little bit easier.
Home Loans
03 Jan, 2010
1 min read
RateCity
Make your home loan portable
When comparing home loans, an important feature to consider is home loan portability. Many home loans offer loan portability as a standard option available, which is the ability to move your loan from one property to another.
Home Loans
03 Jan, 2010
1 min read
RateCity
What is a honeymoon period?
Home loans and mortgages can offer you a honeymoon period, which are suppose to help alleviate the burden of a loan for a short initial period of time, often with a low introductory interest rate.
Home Loans
15 Dec, 2009
2 min read
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