mortgages + home loans
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Ask Paul: We want to pay off our mortgage by 40, should we buy shares?
At 33, Susie and her husband have set themselves a big goal: pay off the mortgage by the time they turn 40. But is it worth risking their money in shares?
Four rules for building your property dream team
How do you choose a mortgage broker and a conveyancer? And how do you avoid the sharks and shonks? Here are four tips for hiring the right property experts.
Better deals, fewer defaults: what open banking means for you
By the time most people are in financial difficulty, it's too late. Open banking will help lenders identify borrowers at risk and offer better terms.
Four mistakes first-home buyers can’t afford to make
First home buyers are now competing with fewer investors and require lower deposits, but there are still costly mistakes they must avoid.
Ask Paul: What’s next – property, shares, super or mortgage?
With a young family, should Tanya and her husband focus on paying off their home, topping up super, buying shares or an investment property?
How to pause your mortgage payments during pregnancy
When life throws up financial challenges such as maternity leave, a career break, or illness, you can ask your lender to hit pause on your mortgage repayments. Here's what you need to know.
The important difference between mortgage redraw and offset
When it comes to using a mortgage offset or redraw for an investment property, there is a big difference at tax time.
Three ways to invest to pay for your child’s education
Whether you're sending your child to an elite private school or the local public school, you're going to need to dip deep. Here's how to plan ahead to manage the cost of school fees.
The real consequences of lying on your loan application
One in 10 Aussies have admitted to lying their way into loans which could total more than $220 billion, according to new research from finder.com.au.
Ask Paul: Sell investment property to pay off my home loan?
With a new development likely to drive down the value of his investment property, Robert asks Paul Clitheroe if it's time to sell.