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Apr 20

What is the fixed-rate cliff and how can refinancing help?

By userDHARRIS4 Finance Help, News, Refinancing My Home Loan

You’ve probably heard the term “fixed-rate cliff” bandied about in finance news feeds. But what is it? And if you’re about to head over it, how can you prepare for a soft landing? A staggering 880,000 fixed-rate loans are set to end this year, and when they do, many Australian…

Apr 06

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Monthly Winner for April 2023

By afg_admin Competitions, News

Congrats to our April Winner – Sean wins a $500 Bunnings voucher! We appreciate your feedback, that’s why each month we give our customers who have recently settled a loan the chance to go in the competition to win a small thank-you gift. This month’s winner is Sean, and he’s…

Apr 04

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April cash rate remains unchanged at 3.60%

By afg_admin News, RBA Updates

Following ten consecutive rate rises, the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) today decided to hold the official cash rate at 3.60%. Today's decision was spurred by turmoil in global banking markets and the monthly CPI indicator showing local inflation had eased last month.

Mar 30

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Money habits that may raise lenders’ eyebrows

By userDHARRIS4 Buying My First Home, News, Refinancing My Home Loan

We all know being on our monetary best behaviour can help to land a home loan. But did you know there are common spending habits you may have that are red flags to lenders? Smart money management and cutting back on expenses can help your home loan application. That’s no…

Mar 23

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Time to jump in? First home buyer deposit saving times plunge

By userDHARRIS4 News

Home loan headlines have been, let’s face it, a bit of a downer of late. But the good news is that first-home buyers are now reaching their 20% deposit goal faster. First home buyers have been delivered a bit of well-deserved good news with the findings of the 2023 Domain…

Mar 17

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Considering refinancing your mortgage? Here are some questions to ask

By userDHARRIS4 News, Refinancing My Home Loan

Home loan not up to scratch? Looking for a better rate? Or do you want to unlock equity? Then refinancing could be for you. But there are some important questions to ask first. If you’re considering refinancing your mortgage, you’re not alone. With the rising cost of living and interest…

Mar 16

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Got an eagle eye on house prices? Rate rises are only part of the story

By userDHARRIS4 News

Rate rises can affect the property market, as we’ve all seen of late. But there are other factors that appear to hold longer-term sway over national house prices. In a bid to bust inflation, the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) has been on a rate rise run that’s seen the…

Mar 09

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Monthly Winner for March 2023

By afg_admin Competitions, News

Congrats to our March Winner – Andrew wins a $500 Bunnings voucher! We appreciate your feedback, that’s why each month we give our customers who have recently settled a loan the chance to go in the competition to win a small thank-you gift. This month’s winner is Andrew, and he’s…

Mar 08

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RBA cash rate for March increased to 3.60%

By afg_admin News

The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) today decided to increase the official cash rate for the tenth consecutive time, this time by 0.25% to 3.60%. Despite a slightly lower inflation figure of 7.4% in January, stronger than expected January retail sales have encouraged the RBA to remain on the increase…

Feb 15

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To buy or rent?

By afg_admin Finance Help, News

It’s the ultimate property conundrum – buy or rent? The answer is: it depends. Annoying, right? But don’t be discouraged. It’s not an impossible question to answer. It just means the key factors you need to consider – prices, rent, interest rates – are constantly shifting. It’s worth diving into…

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What is the fixed-rate cliff and how can refinancing help?

Monthly Winner for April 2023

April cash rate remains unchanged at 3.60%

Money habits that may raise lenders’ eyebrows

Time to jump in? First home buyer deposit saving times plunge

Considering refinancing your mortgage? Here are some questions to ask

Got an eagle eye on house prices? Rate rises are only part of the story

Monthly Winner for March 2023

RBA cash rate for March increased to 3.60%

To buy or rent?

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