You’ve heard the saying ‘safe as houses’, right? Well, it seems that old adage may ring true even in the current pandemic, with many of the nation’s top economic experts...
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Congrats to our July Winner – Courtney wins an Apple watch! 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 Courtney, and she’s…
As expected, the Reserve Bank of Australia kept the cash rate at 0.25% at its meeting today as the country continues to deal with the COVID-19 pandemic. The RBA, conscious of reductions in consumer spending, further falls in house prices and the flow on economic impact of stage four restrictions…
We’re all looking forward to things eventually getting back to normal, or at least the “new normal”. And while it’s not clear exactly what the “new normal” will look like...
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Homeowners in record-high numbers are taking advantage of reduced interest rates and competitive refinancing offers. Are you ready to take the leap? When times are tough, the belt gets tightened....
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The RBA has announced that the cash rate will remain unchanged for July with rates remaining at 0.25%. The RBA is mindful of rising concerns around unemployment post-JobKeeper, falls in housing and home loan approvals, decreasing property values and decreasing credit growth. The RBA maintains the stance that negative interest…
On your marks, get set, go! The race is on for limited spots in the federal government's First Home Loan Deposit Scheme, which kicked off again on July 1. ...
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The “crucial final touches” on the federal government’s $25,000 HomeBuilder scheme have been revealed. Will your build be eligible? When the federal government announced its $25,000 HomeBuilder scheme in early...
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If you have been thinking about building a new home or carrying out an extension or renovation, now might be the time to meet with an AFG broker and work through your options. The Federal Government’s new $680 million HomeBuilder program announced on 4 June 2020 makes available $25,000 grants…
Most of us have at one time dreamed of discovering a hidden little gem and renovating it into the most enviable house on the street. With the $25,000 HomeBuilder grant,...
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