More Aussies turn to mortgage brokers for a hand managing hikes
An avalanche of rate hikes over the past 18 months has supersized home loan repayments. But savvy homeowners aren’t panicking. In fact,...
Sneaky rate hikes – is your lender behind them?
The Reserve Bank (RBA) may have kept the cash rate on hold but that hasn’t stopped some lenders from hiking their variable home loan...
Has the tide turned? What the RBA rate pause means for homeowners
Mortgage holders rejoice – the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) kept the cash rate on hold in August for the second month in a row. So...
Why are fixed rates still rising? And when might they drop again?
With plenty of pundits tipping interest rates will start to fall in the next 12 months, we look at why the big banks are hiking their...
Where homeowners are spending $1 billion a month
Australians are showering their homes with $1 billion worth of love each month as home improvement spending ramps up. We look at the cost...
Could apartment living help you dive into the property market sooner?
Buying a home for the first time can be challenging, especially with house prices soaring in recent years. So could switching from house...
Mortgage holders breathe a sigh of relief as RBA puts cash rate on hold
Phew! The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) has today decided to put the official cash rate on hold. So is the end of this rate hike cycle...
Breaking out of mortgage prison: can easing serviceability buffers help?
Have you been keen to refinance but told you can’t? You’re not alone. Many Australian households are currently locked into their home...
Homebuying intentions climb as Aussies untie themselves from rental crunch
Despite the soaring cost of living and successive interest rate hikes, homebuying intentions have climbed, latest data shows. So why are...
Mortgage serviceability: how to jump through the hoops
Mortgage serviceability can feel like a frustrating hurdle to clear. But it’s an important safeguard against borrowing too much,...
