Home Loans 101

Banks vs credit unions vs non-banks: what’s the difference?

Not all banks are created equal. There can be a distinct difference between banking with a big four behemoth like CommBank compared to, say, an online-only non-bank lender, or a not-for-profit community bank in a surfing village.

By William Jolly ● June 20, 2019

What are low doc home loans?

Not everyone can get a regular home loan. For some, ‘low doc home loans’ are the best available option.

By William Jolly ● May 30, 2019

How to get a home loan for an apartment

Most people dream of buying their own home one day on a big block of land. But as property prices and the demand for inner-city housing rise, more people are choosing the apartment life, which raises the question: is it harder to get a mortgage for an apartment than a house?

By Emma Duffy ● May 28, 2019

How to improve your chances of getting a home loan

Gone are the days of carelessly stamping home loan application forms without the forensic scrutiny of expenses. Now, banks want to know exactly what you’re spending your money on – right down to your daily morning latte.

By Emma Duffy ● April 15, 2019

Mortgage delinquencies set to rise

International credit ratings agency Moody’s expects the number of mortgage delinquencies in Australia to rise in the coming months.

By William Jolly ● March 22, 2019

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