October 21, 2022
Commercial property lending powers through the pandemic and rising interest rates
The COVID pandemic and rising interest rates are proving no match for the momentum in the Australian commercial property market.
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October 10, 2022
Redraw facilities can be great – but use them wisely
The redraw facility on a mortgage is a popular feature for many borrowers, but users need to be aware of a few traps that could end up costing them more than they realise.
September 28, 2022
Property investors are proving sensitive to higher rates
Higher interest rates are currently affecting property investors more so than owner-occupiers according to official numbers from the Australian Bureau of Statistic
September 13, 2022
House prices have boomed and interest rates may be on the up but rising rents are making it more affordable to buy than rent in nearly 300 Australian suburbs.
Median dwelling values were driven up nearly 30 per cent across the nation since the COVID pandemic struck and it put property out of reach of many buyers.
September 9, 2022
The Reserve Bank has lifted rates again, this month by 0.5 of a percentage point, making this period the hardest it has gone at rates since 1994.
It’s another big hit for borrowers, who can expect to pay almost $300 a month extra on a $1 million mortgage.
September 2, 2022
Major bank tips heavy house price falls before a 2024 bounce back
The ANZ Bank have tipped Australian house prices to drop nearly 20 per cent before rebounding by around 5 per cent in 2024.
August 29, 2022
When it comes to your home loan, loyalty could cost you
If you are blindly sticking with your same lender out of loyalty, you could be one of the many Australians collectively losing over $4 billion a year because of it.
August 22, 2022
Knowledge, great deals and legwork – why Australians want to use mortgage brokers
A new survey has revealed the reasons Australians in today’s economic environment like turning to mortgage brokers.
August 17, 2022
Interest rate rises putting the brakes on commercial property
The National Australia Bank has released data showing rising interest rates will likely hold back the commercial property market well into 2023.
August 8, 2022
The Reserve Bank has lifted the official cash rate another 0.5 percentage points this month, taking it to 1.85 per cent.
Higher interest rates are taking the appetite from property buyers and it means falling house prices, but at the same banks are winding back how much people can borrow.