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Home Loans

Big banks vs small banks for mortgages

Choosing your mortgage provider can sometimes involve as much research as locating your ideal property. After all, you wouldn’t purchase the first property you saw without looking inside, so why would you treat your mortgage this way?

Alex Ritchie

Alex Ritchie -

05 Mar, 2024 -

6 min read

Home Loans

Are some Australian home loan lenders more competitive than others?

While you could get a home loan simply by applying with your current bank, casting your net a little wider could find you dozens of a competitive offers from other banks and non-bank lenders. So which lenders are the most competitive on the market, and which of their home loan options may best suit your needs?

Mark Bristow

Mark Bristow -

20 May, 2022 -

4 min read

Home Loans

Do the big four banks control the Australian mortgage lending market?

Australia’s four biggest banks – ANZ, Commonwealth Bank, NAB and Westpac – hold more than 90 per cent of Australia’s mortgage market… but they aren’t the only game in town. Before choosing a home loan, it’s important to compare a variety of options and consider which mortgage deals may best suit your financial situation.

Mark Bristow

Mark Bristow -

06 Jul, 2022 -

5 min read

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Bank Accounts

How to switch banks

If you’re considering switching bank accounts, you may be surprised to learn it’s an easier process than you think. In fact, it only takes four steps, and you could be set up with a new bank account in a matter of minutes.

Alex Ritchie

Alex Ritchie -

30 Mar, 2021 -

6 min read

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Savings Accounts

Can a savings account help you grow wealth?

With interest rates on savings accounts at historic lows, many Australians with savings goals are probably wondering if they can still grow wealth through them.

Alex Ritchie

Alex Ritchie -

24 Jul, 2020 -

6 min read

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Credit Score

How to help your kids improve their credit score

Let’s skip the obvious advice of “don’t take on more debt than you can manage”. There are a range of practical steps you may want to consider taking to help develop a kid's credit history and improve their credit score.

Alex Ritchie

Alex Ritchie -

06 Jul, 2021 -

5 min read

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Cryptocurrency

Is crypto legal in Australia?

Currently, cryptocurrencies and cryptocurrency exchanges are legal in Australia, including Bitcoin, Ethereum, Ripple and even Dogecoin. But what legal protections are in place for crypto traders, and could that change in the future?

Alex Ritchie

Alex Ritchie -

27 May, 2021 -

4 min read

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