INDUSTRY NEWS & HELPFUL ARTICLES

If you have a home loan as well as credit card debt or car loan repayments, it is best to pay off the high interest loans before you get aggressive with your mortgage.

There are a few simple ways to reduce the lifespan of your loan so you can be debt-free sooner than planned.

There may be a few advantages to refinancing your home loan- you may be able to pay off debt more quickly, borrow against the equity for other costs or consolidate your loans.

Industry research group BIS Shrapnel has forecast a ‘moderate’ increase in demand for new residential land in South Australia, indicating that it may be a great time to step into the real estate market.

One of the most common questions that many home buyers face is the issue of whether to opt for a fixed or variable interest rate with their home loan.

Now could be a great time to secure your home loan in South Australia, with new research showing the state has seen strong growth in its housing finance commitments.

The amount of residential property listings across Australia rose during August, which should be encouraging for those looking to buy a new home.

When it comes to finding that dream home, many buyers prefer to design and build it themselves, and recent data from the Housing Industry Association (HIA) has shown that building approvals in the sector increased during July.

The amount of owner-occupied lending commitments increased between May and June this year, according to the latest snapshot of the mortgage market from RFi.

Property buyers looking to secure a home loan may be interested to hear that the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) has decided to leave the cash rate unchanged at it’s most recent monthly board meeting.

It could be a great time for home buyers to make their move, with recent figures from the Housing Industry Association (HIA) indicating that housing affordability has seen an increase during the June quarter of this year.

For many home buyers, navigating the world of mortgages can be a tricky task. This is a significant financial commitment, so it’s important to make sure you’re prepared.