HOME LOAN BLOG

Up to date information from the world of property finance

Australia is building the biggest houses in the world once again

Nov 12, 2020

We dream big in Australia. So it’s little surprise that when the Great Australian Dream becomes a reality it means bigger houses than anywhere else in the world, according to a new report.

Are refinance rebates worth it?

Oct 26, 2020

What's the deal with home loan rebates? There’s intense competition within the home loan lending space – especially among the Big 4 lenders. Not only are they offering competitive interest rates but they’re also offering cash rebates to new clients to refinance...

Is it a good time to fix your home loan?

Oct 21, 2020

The cash rate in Australia is the lowest it has been in 23 years. Is it worth looking into fixing your interest rate? Here are some points to consider when making the decision. As of today – the RBA has kept the current cash rate at 0.25% Philip Lowe, the RBA...

Home renovations

Jan 20, 2019

Are you looking to access equity in your home to fund reovations? Thinking about renovating or extending your home? Have you been thinking about that new kitchen and flooring for a while now but don’t quite have the budget to afford the work? Is borrowing against...

Websites for Property Research

Oct 25, 2018

Some awesome websites for anyone researching a property purchase Some helpful websites for property research Below is a list of property market and suburb data websites that are valuable resources for anyone looking to purchase a property. Hopefully they provide you...

Overcapitalising: What it is and how to avoid it

Dec 6, 2017

What is it? How to avoid it? Overcapitalising - we hear about it all the time but what does it mean? I'm sure you've heard the term ‘overcapitalising’ - it's mentioned on every home renovation show in Australia. But what is it and why should it be avoided? While...