Non-major lenders have started offering another 5,000 slots for the First Home Loan Deposit Scheme, which allows first home buyers to purchase a property with a deposit of 5% without having to pay Lenders Mortgage Insurance (LMI).
The scheme, which … Read more
Tens of thousands of Aussies have an extra reason to love Valentine’s Day this year, with their credit scores set to jump after civil court filings disappear from their credit file.
According to consumer and financial law firm MyCRA Lawyers… Read more
Properties with high energy-efficiency ratings typically sell for up to 10% more, a review of international research shows.
The review, which was conducted by the University of Wollongong, compiled research undertaken in 14 countries and included data from the … Read more
A question that’s been popping up a bit lately has been ‘why didn’t my lender reduce my repayments when the interest rate fell last year?’
It’s a good and timely question considering the big four bank economists all expect the … Read more
If you’re thinking of taking advantage of the new First Home Loan Deposit Scheme then you better act quick, as thousands of first home buyers have already applied for the 10,000 guarantees available.
Between January 1 and 10, more than … Read more
With Australia currently enduring its worst bushfire season on record, we all want to do our little bit to help out, so today we thought we’d discuss the important topic of underinsurance.
Indeed, researchers are warning that the nation is … Read more
Applications for the new First Home Loan Deposit Scheme are now open, with 10,000 guarantees available to first home buyers looking to get a leg up into the property market.
Now, with 10,000 spots it might sound like you’ve got … Read more
Could you say goodbye to Netflix to take out a loan? That’s one example corporate watchdog ASIC has included in its responsible lending update.
Now, rest assured that you don’t actually have to say goodbye to Netflix to take out … Read more
Small business owners experiencing financial difficulties are often leaving it too late to seek help from a trusted adviser before going bust.
That’s one of the key factors contributing to small business insolvencies being explored by the Australian Small Business … Read more
Borrowers struggling to stay afloat will be offered greater protection from debt collection agencies under new guidelines being applied by Australian banks.
As recently reported by the ABC, debt collectors can legally sue to recover debts as little as … Read more