Hey Glenn! Time for a rate cut?
In just over two weeks, expert predictions of a rate rise have been replaced with those of a rate cut. The post Hey Glenn! Time for a rate cut? appeared first on Aussie Blog | Finance Blog | Home Loans...
View ArticleMore Australians Defaulting on Their Mortgages: 10 Year High
MORTGAGE delinquencies had hit a decade-long high, with more Australians falling behind on their home loans according to a report released by ratings agency Moody’s. The post More Australians...
View ArticleDon't Neglect Your Home Loan
Once the last boxes are unpacked, the housewarming has been thrown and time has passed since it’s your “new house”, most mortgage holders tend to forget their loan. The post Don't Neglect Your Home...
View ArticleThe Job or the House: What to do When You Have a New Job and Also Want to get...
You’ve found your dream role. It’s in the right location, the salary is excellent and the job description is perfect. The only problem is, you’re also planning on applying for a home loan at the very...
View ArticleFewer Australians Default on Home Loans
FEWER Australians are defaulting on their home loans, but Queensland fares worst in ratings agency Fitch’s latest mortgage delinquency report. The post Fewer Australians Default on Home Loans appeared...
View ArticleMore Aussies to Pay Off Their Home Faster Thanks to RBA Cuts
Almost six in 10 Australian home-owners will pay their home off faster thanks to the two latest rounds of official interest rate cuts by the Reserve Bank. The post More Aussies to Pay Off Their Home...
View ArticleNow is a Good Time to Switch
It may be worth switching if you can get a mortgage at a lower rate than what you are currently on. However, every situation is different so you need to weigh up the cost of refinancing and whether it...
View ArticleCalculating the Best Way Forward
Buying a house is much less complicated than it used to be, thanks to some pretty nifty calculators that help people gauge what a property will cost. The post Calculating the Best Way Forward appeared...
View ArticleJust a Minute Please, I’m Searching Loans…
There are plenty of things that you can do in a minute such as brushing your teeth or writing an email. Nick Cage was even gone in sixty seconds. Add to the list Aussie’s one minute mortgage...
View ArticleHow Old is Too Old?
Whether it’s riding a rollercoaster or dancing all night in a nightclub, there are often certain things that become harder as we get older. The post How Old is Too Old? appeared first on Aussie Blog |...
View Article6 Tips for Getting a Home Loan
Want to tip the odds of getting your home loan application approved in your favour? Check out our latest infographic from the Home Loans team at Aussie which offers six tips for fast tracking your home...
View ArticleCheck your home loan’s pulse
The mortgage market never stands still – and neither do our lives, so it makes sense to give your home loan a health check at least annually. It’s a simple way of knowing whether your mortgage is still...
View ArticleWhat not to do when refinancing your loan
With record low rates on offer it can be tempting to refinance to a better deal – just be sure you’re not falling into some classic traps. The post What not to do when refinancing your loan appeared...
View ArticleLoan pre-approval – how it works
Loan pre-approval is a must have for home buyers. Here’s why. The post Loan pre-approval – how it works appeared first on Aussie Blog | Finance Blog | Home Loans Blog.
View ArticleKnowing your investment strategy
Selecting the right property plays a key role in your success as a landlord. The post Knowing your investment strategy appeared first on Aussie Blog | Finance Blog | Home Loans Blog.
View ArticleIs your home loan still right for you?
Customers often ask me what a Home Loan Health Check is, and I tell them it’s the single most important thing you can do to ensure you’re getting the most out of your finances. Just as interest rates...
View ArticleDear John – fixing your interest rate
Each Sunday John Symond answers one of your questions – this Sunday we’re looking at fixing your interest rate. The post Dear John – fixing your interest rate appeared first on Aussie Blog | Finance...
View ArticleDear John – what are the pros and cons of an interest only home loan?
Q. I’m looking to refinance. My house is valued at $400k, and my loan balance is $155k. I’ve heard about interest only loans but I don’t really know what they are or how they work. Can you explain them...
View ArticleDear John – what should I look for in a term deposit?
Each Sunday John Symond answers one of your questions – this Sunday we’re looking at the details you should look for when researching term deposits. The post Dear John – what should I look for in a...
View ArticleWhat’s the difference between secured and unsecured loans?
Securitisation works similarly to a secured loan, which involves using an asset to gain access to cheaper funding or interest rates. This literally changed the face of home lending in Australia, saving...
View Article