Loyalty is an admiral trait when it comes to our friends, family and loved ones. But if you’re extending that virtue to the banks, then there’s a good chance it’s costing you thousands of dollars. That’s the takeout from the ACCC’s latest Home Loan Price Inquiry interim report. It shows…
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As we all adapt to the COVID-19 situation, I'm set up to help you now over the phone and with a range of online tools and calculators to support you through these difficult times. Here's some questions I can help answer: Thinking about purchasing or refinancing? Can I save repayments…
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With interest rates at record low levels, today we’ll look at a question that many are asking: should I lock in a fixed rate home loan? You may have recently received a call directly from your bank or seen more ads than usual across the internet spruiking super low fixed-rate…
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It’s fair to say it’s an unusual time to be a first home buyer. But there are still opportunities out there for those whose jobs haven’t been affected by COVID-19. Here are five key talking points we’ve been regularly discussing with first home buyers in the current market. 1. Is…
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The cash rate decision for April has been announced by the RBA with the rate unchanged at 0.25%. Just 19 days ago the RBA announced a .25% emergency cut in response to the economic threat posed by the COVID-19 crisis, reducing the rate to its lowest ever level. In response…
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As the world grapples with the unfolding COVID-19 situation, I wanted to let you know we are committed to helping our clients through what will likely be difficult and challenging times ahead. To help you navigate the COVID-19 situation we have pulled together some useful links and information. If you…
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This is one article we hope you never have to read. But if COVID-19 has impacted your income to the point where you may need to pause your mortgage repayments, then we’ve broken down the banks’ deferral policies for you. Late last week the Australian Banking Association (ABA) announced that…
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Homeowners who have had their income impacted by the coronavirus outbreak are being encouraged to seek out hardship options with their lender. The economic impact of the coronavirus outbreak is evolving daily, if not hourly, across the Australian financial landscape. Businesses have closed, jobs have been lost, and casual workers…
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