From 1 October 2025, the government’s First Home Guarantee scheme will expand, making it possible for more Australians to buy a home with a deposit as low as 5%. Whether you’re preparing to buy your first property or simply watching how the market shifts, these updates could play a big role in shaping your plans… Read more: Big changes to the First Home Buyers 5% Deposit Scheme

If you’re new to buying property, you’ll want to understand your credit report and how it may impact your home loan application. Think of your credit report as your financial report card, showcasing how you manage your debts and financial obligations. Here’s why it’s important when you want to take out a home loan. What… Read more: How your credit report affects mortgage applications

When it comes to taking out a home loan, all the options can be overwhelming. Should you go with a Big Four bank or a lender that’s less known? Is it best to choose a variable home loan or a fixed-rate loan in today’s lending environment? With so many questions to ponder, it’s little wonder… Read more: Why more Aussies are choosing mortgage brokers

In 2023, the cashback craze was on steroids. Lenders vying for refinancing business were offering sweeteners of $5,000 or more to borrowers who switched over their home loans. However, the wind forwards the clock to 2024 and the landscape is vastly different. Fewer and fewer lenders are offering cashbacks, and those who have reduced the… Read more: Is the refinance boom over?

With so much movement on interest rates lately and roughly half of all fixed-rate loans expiring this year, refinancing is on many people’s radars. It’s no wonder. Some of those facing their fixed rate expiry are bracing for a 63 per cent increase in their monthly mortgage repayments. If you fall into this category, you may be wondering how… Read more: How much does it cost to refinance?