Should you lower your home loan repayments? Home loan interest rates are at record lows these days. But that doesn’t necessarily mean your mortgage repayments should be lower too. By William Jolly ● February 18, 2021
Major mortgage insurer's losses point to 'long road ahead' Mortgage insurer Genworth's net loss of $107.6m in 2020 signifies a 'challenging' market, with government stimulus 'interrupting' the usual flow of business. By Harrison Astbury ● February 18, 2021
Nine in 10 deferred mortgages have resumed repayments According to the latest major bank data, repayments have resumed on more than nine out of 10 mortgages deferred during the coronavirus crisis. By William Jolly ● February 18, 2021
Home loans with no valuation fees An extra cost you can pay for your home loan before you even move in is the valuation fee, which could set you back some hundreds of dollars. By William Jolly ● February 17, 2021
AMP: Property prices to rise 5-10% in 2021 Another day, and another home price prediction, with AMP predicting prices to rise 5% to 10% this year, but with a murkier long-term horizon. By Harrison Astbury ● February 17, 2021
Home loan demand outstripping other forms of credit Demand for consumer credit ended 2020 down sharply in all categories except home loans. By William Jolly ● February 17, 2021
Will we soon see the end of 'record low' home loan rates? It seems like all the most competitive home loans are now fixed, but that might not continue for much longer. By Harrison Astbury ● February 17, 2021
Almost half of investors looking to buy regional or interstate in 2021 A new study has found 23% of property investors are looking to buy interstate this year, while 20% are looking regional. By Alex Brewster ● February 17, 2021
Navigating home loan fees A guide to all the common fees you could encounter when taking out a home loan. By Alex Brewster ● February 16, 2021
Guide to body corporate fees A body corporate and its fees may seem like a mysterious and expensive thing, but it doesn’t have to be. By Harrison Astbury ● February 15, 2021