Things are still looking up for first home buyers
September 2009 On September 30, the first home owners grant will be reduced – from $14,000 down to $10,500 for established homes, and from $21,000 down to $14,000 for new homes. With the boost to the...
View ArticleGreenwood and Symond discuss the Reserve Bank's lifting of official interest...
Download Ross Greenwood’s interview with John Symond on 2GB on 07/10/09 where they discuss the Reserve Bank’s lifting of official interest rates by 0.25 percentage points.
View ArticleMortgage traps to avoid
Taking out a mortgage will probably be one of the most significant financial decisions you make in your lifetime. So make sure you understand just what you’re getting into. Fees When it comes to home...
View ArticleThe luxury coastal life, on the cheap
Byron Bay may be best known for its wide, laid-back beaches, where wealthy celebrities and hippy surfer-types flock to catch its bounty of proud, even waves. For property investors, though, it may soon...
View ArticleWith rate rise, new calls for refinancing
Following the Reserve Bank’s decision to lift official interest rates by 0.25 per cent to 3.25 per cent, some industry experts are urging homeowners to refinance. The rise will increase payments by...
View ArticleTop 10 tips to keep the mortgage monster at bay
Is the mortgage monster heading down your front path? If it is, it’s time to put some strategies in place to ease your financial burden. Here are our top 10 tips for beating mortgage drain. 1. Make...
View ArticleIs it really a good time to buy?
Despite an economic downturn and unstable job market, a report released this week claims houses are the most affordable they’ve been in seven years. According to the Housing Institute of Australia and...
View ArticleSurprise relief for homeowners, as Reserve Bank holds interest rates
The Reserve Bank of Australia has kept interest rates on hold at 3.75 percent this week, delivering surprise relief for cash-strapped homeowners. The RBA had been widely expected to hike rates by 0.25...
View ArticleThe Irony of Exit Fees
While increasing competition in the home loan market may have been its aim, the Federal Government’s decision to ban exit fees may have the opposite effect.
View ArticleJohn Symond on the Ross Greenwood Money Show on April 12th
Listen to Ross Greenwood’s interview with John Symond on 2GB on 12/4/11. They discuss interest rates and reports that rates from some big lenders could be going down.
View ArticleWhat Is a ‘Dream Mortgage’?
You may well believe that a ‘dream mortgage’ is one which pays itself off quickly, with little fuss or bother to the mortgage holder.
View ArticleDear John – what do I need to know about fixed interest rates?
Each Sunday John Symond answers one of your questions – this Sunday we'll help you learn more about fixed rate home loans.
View ArticleIs it already too late to fix your home loan interest rate?
August 2009 If you’re thinking now’s the time to fix your home loan so you don’t get stung by higher interest rates, it’s probably too late. Most lenders have already started to increase fixed rates,...
View ArticleRates on the rise – How to manage rising home loan rates
October – 2009 The Aussie economy is killing the rest of the world. While every other developed country has been in recession, we’ve avoided it and now are the envy of the world. But that gloating...
View ArticleHow much can I save by switching home loans?
If, like for many Australians, the recent interest rate rises have inspired you to do some financial soul-searching, you may be considering switching your home loan. It warrants a lot of careful...
View ArticleInterest-ing Times: Are you expecting a rate change this time around?
Around this time last month, there was a lot of buzz around about interest rates, with many expecting the Reserve Bank of Australia to increase the cash rate by at least a quarter of a percent. To most...
View ArticleThe cold, hard truth about interest rates
Interest rates are arguably the most important issue facing Australian homeowners. However there is much confusion about who controls interest rates, what factors influence rates and how this affects...
View ArticleOnwards and Upwards – Rates Predicted to Rise Again
After holding back for so long, it seems that the Reserve Bank of Australia may have decided that the Aussie economy has finally picked up enough of the pieces to justify consistent growth of interest...
View ArticleHelp Find Yourself A Better Deal On Your Home Loan With Aussie’s 1-Minute...
Homeowners looking for a better deal on their mortgage following the Reserve Bank’s decision to lift interest rates for the fifth time in the last six meetings, should check out Aussie’s 1-Minute...
View ArticleHomeowners Rush To Refinance Their Mortgages
Aussie has seen a surge in the number of customers looking to refinance their existing mortgages and potentially get a better deal as the effects of five rate rises by the Reserve Bank begins to bite...
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