Explainer: how construction loans work

By: Bishnu Aryal

There’s something very special about moving into a newly built home or putting the finishing touches on a major renovation. Maybe it’s the look and feel of new paint...

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How long does it really take to get a home loan?

By: Bishnu Aryal

Need a home loan in a hurry? You could be in luck. Plenty of lenders are keen to crunch loan approval times at present – but there’s a lot...

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Where are the bargain homes located in your suburb?

By: Bishnu Aryal

Location may be a big driver of property prices, but in any given suburb a few streets can be all that separates paying top dollar for a home or...

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Home buyers rejoice! More listings are hitting the market

By: Bishnu Aryal

Great news for home buyers! After an extended run of low listings, the number of homes coming onto the market is skyrocketing. So could this have an impact on...

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They’re back! Why property investors account for one-in-three new home loans

By: Bishnu Aryal

Lending to property investors is soaring once again. We lift the lid on what’s driving investor interest – and what it could mean for the property market throughout 2024.

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When will the next RBA cash rate call be made?

By: Bishnu Aryal

Happy days! The Reserve Bank kept rates steady in February. But a shake-up in the number of times our central bank meets each year is raising questions about how...

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4 tips for self-employed home loan applications

By: Bishnu Aryal

Applying for a mortgage when you’re self-employed may have you jumping through more hoops. But it needn't deter you from getting into the property market. Here are 4 tips...

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First home buyers charge back into the market

By: Bishnu Aryal

Hats off to Australia’s first home buyers! The latest lending data shows they’re refusing to let last year’s rate hikes and rising property values dampen their goal of buying...

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How your deposit size can shape the rate you pay

By: Bishnu Aryal

It’s commonly known that the bigger your deposit, the smaller your home loan, and thus, the lower your monthly repayments. But today we’ll look into another way your deposit...

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The pros of having a mortgage broker on your side

By: Bishnu Aryal

What exactly can a mortgage broker do for you? Well, we don’t mean to toot our own horn, but we can make your home loan journey a whole lot...

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