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Home Loans
Big banks vs small banks for mortgagesChoosing 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 -
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 -
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 -
06 Jul, 2022 -
5 min read
Bank Accounts
How to switch banksIf 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 -
30 Mar, 2021 -
6 min read
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 -
24 Jul, 2020 -
6 min read
Credit Score
How to help your kids improve their credit scoreLet’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 -
06 Jul, 2021 -
5 min read
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 -
27 May, 2021 -
4 min read