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Oct 27

RNs and midwives now eligible for LMI waiver

By userDHARRIS4 Buying My First Home, News

Nurses, midwives and other important healthcare professionals can now qualify for a lenders mortgage insurance (LMI) waiver policy. Here’s how it could save them thousands and fast-track their journey into home ownership. Are you a registered nurse or a midwife? Or do you know someone who is? There was a…

Oct 11

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Monthly Winner for October 2022

By afg_admin Competitions, News

Congrats to our October Winner – Carlene 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 Carlene, and she’s…

Oct 04

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RBA cash rate for October raised to 2.60%

By afg_admin News, RBA Updates

The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) today decided to increase the official cash rate, by 0.25% to 2.60%. In considering the size of the increase, the RBA board appears to be continuing to focus on reducing inflation against the backdrop of falling house prices in many areas of Australia, a…

Sep 22

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Had an interest rate rise? How long does it take to kick in?

By userDHARRIS4 Finance Help, News, Refinancing My Home Loan

Household budgets around the country are feeling the brunt of five back-to-back rate hikes. And we’ve been warned more are on the way. But just how long does it take for each rate rise to impact your monthly mortgage repayments? As you’re probably aware, in early September the RBA raised…

Sep 08

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Monthly Winner for September 2022

By afg_admin Competitions, News

Congrats to our September Winner – Dylan 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 Dylan, and he’s…

Sep 06

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RBA hikes the cash rate for fifth straight month to 2.35%

By userDHARRIS4 News

The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) has hiked the official cash rate by another 50 basis points to 2.35%. Here’s how much you can expect to pay on your mortgage going forward and how we could give you a helping hand. This is the fifth month in a row the…

Sep 06

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As expected, RBA cash rate for September increased to 2.35%

By afg_admin News, RBA Updates

As widely expected, the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) today increased the official cash rate by 0.50% to 2.35%. This brings the total of increases made since May to 2.25% as the RBA continues to battle a very stubborn inflation foe. In making this latest increase our central bank will…

Aug 26

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Haven Extras Spring 2022

By afg_admin Competitions, Home Lifestyle Tips, News

From rags to riches In 2013, a man browsing in a Sydney op shop purchased an unusual cup for $4. Its uniqueness caused him to research its origins. He sent a picture to Sotheby's, who confirmed that it was indeed both rare and valuable. The buyer had unknowingly purchased a…

Aug 26

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First home buyer profile

By afg_admin Buying My First Home, News

Caitlin and Joel Loan amount: $670,000. Monthly repayments: $2700. Grants accessed: First homeowner $15,000 and 2020 HomeBuilder $25,000. Deposit: 15 per cent plus 5 per cent guarantor finance to reach the 20 per cent threshold required to avoid paying Lender's Mortgage Insurance (LMI). While 2020 was the year many…

Aug 26

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Beating end-of-term blues

By afg_admin Finance Help, News

Millions of Australians on low fixed-rate loans will be bracing for impact when they expire in the next year. It's time to get prepared to manage the bill shock of coming off a fixed rate. Don't panic but start planning Until recently, many Australian mortgage holders have only ever experienced…

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RNs and midwives now eligible for LMI waiver

Monthly Winner for October 2022

RBA cash rate for October raised to 2.60%

Had an interest rate rise? How long does it take to kick in?

Monthly Winner for September 2022

RBA hikes the cash rate for fifth straight month to 2.35%

As expected, RBA cash rate for September increased to 2.35%

Haven Extras Spring 2022

First home buyer profile

Beating end-of-term blues

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