mortgages + home loans
391 results tagged mortgages + home loans:
Is now the time to fix my home loan?
If you are considering a fixed-rate home loan, understand the restrictions of the loan or look for one that offers similar features to a variable loan.
Lenders mortgage insurance an unwelcome slug
Lenders mortgage insurance allows lenders to offer higher LVRs while still theoretically protecting the economy in case of a large-scale property downturn. But does it have to cost so much?
Home loans poised to take off with frequent flyer points
Home loans linked to frequent flyer programs are back, with Macquarie Bank's new suite of home loan products that reward you with Qantas points.
Why a mortgage broker has hidden value for borrowers
Borrowers can benefit from inside information thanks to a mortgage broker.
Should aspiring owners buy now or keep saving?
It's a real dilemma for budding home buyers - buy now, or wait and save?
RBA rate cuts raise question of locking in home loan
A glum RBA forecast points to more rate cuts, which raises the question for homeowners: is now the time to lock in?
Why you shouldn’t rush to repay your mortgage
The suggestion might sound a little absurd but, given record low mortgage rates, it can actually make sense to delay paying off your mortgage.
How to make the most of low rates
At the time of writing, it's possible to lock in a five-year term from as low as 4.84% and a variable rate from 4.54%. So what should borrowers do now?
What we like about this new home loan package
Everybody likes a discount which is why most home owners settle for a home loan package.
The home loan that lets you pay your mortgage and invest
An innovative new home loan lets you pay off your mortgage and invest for the same repayments. Effie Zahos hasn't been this excited about a home loan since redraw and offset were introduced in the '80s.
