Have you been thinking about owning your own home but don’t have the required deposit? Are you a single parent? The new Family Home Guarantee scheme allows you to buy a house with only a 2% deposit. From 1st July 2021, 10,000 spots for the Family Home Guarantees were...

What is the Australian Government 5% Deposit Scheme? The Australian Government 5% Deposit Scheme was formerly known as the Home Guarantee Scheme. This scheme allows you to buy your first home with a minimum 5% deposit and backing from the Australian Government....

Finding that perfect property isn’t always easy. Despite the number of homes for sale, the unpredictable nature of the market can make house hunting exhausting. If you’ve tried property websites, newspapers and real estate agents’ windows without success, here are...

Wondering how you can pay off your home loan sooner? Here are some things you could do. Australian home loan interest rates remain at historic lows, and the opportunities for paying off a mortgage early are better than ever. Used in conjunction with low rates, here...

Variable rates can move according to market conditions. They can vary up or down as the economy and/or the lender dictates. Variable loans are usually more flexible and allow customers to make extra repayments without any kind of penalty. They normally have either an...

Refinancing could save you thousands – and give you greater flexibility It’s often said that Australians are more likely to divorce their spouse than switch banks. But with plenty of competition in the home loan sector, refinancing can be a good move. There are a...