Finance

Government’s Pledge to Help First Home Buyers   There’s been a lot said with regards to the Governments pledge to help First Home Buyers by promising they would only need a 5% deposit to get [...]

When you look to purchase a home, there are many requirements you need to meet so that a lender will approve your application, being aware of these well in advance will give you the best chance [...]

What is a comparison rate and why is it important? What exactly are comparison rates, and how are they calculated? Comparison rates show you all of the rates related to your home loan. This [...]

The home market right now is very busy, and as such, there are countless options out there when it comes to home loans. But, what type of home loans is right for you? Every day, it seems, there [...]

What is Stamp Duty? In the most basic of terms, Stamp Duty refers to the taxation the government puts on certain transactions. However, it is important to know how Stamp Duty relates to the [...]

Most Finance Websites have a Mortgage Calculator/Home Loan Calculator, from the very basic to the somewhat elaborate. When using this type of resource there is one important rule you must observe [...]

What are interest rates? When it comes to home loans, interest rates are a very important thing to understand. These rates dictate how much of your monthly payments go towards your home loan. It [...]

Lenders Mortgage Insurance (LMI) is often misconstrued and misunderstood. Without Lenders Mortgage Insurance the dream of property ownership would be beyond the reach for many people.   To define [...]

Buying your first property is both an exciting and daunting time, when you are a first home buyer, it seems everyone has an opinion and the information can at times be conflicting. The first step [...]

Kids develop their attitudes and spending habits from a young age – and usually from their parents. Teaching kids about saving from a young age will help set them up and get them ready for the [...]