What High Inflation Means for Home Financing Rising inflation and interest rates have shifted the way Australians approach home financing, pushing many to adopt smarter financial habits. As living costs rise, mortgage holders are rethinking their budgets and making more informed choices, which could have long-lasting impacts. Inflation, Rates, and Property Market Resilience The Reserve…
Many Australians are feeling the squeeze from the RBA interest rate rises. As a homeowner, it’s important to be proactive and implement strategies to minimize the effects of rising interest rates. In this blog post, we will discuss some practical tips that can help you reduce the impact of interest rate increases and manage your…
Refinancing your home can be a great way to lower your monthly repayments, access additional loan features and help you pay your home loan off sooner. As your circumstances and life continually changes, it is essential that your home loan continues to meet your needs. Even if you have only had a home loan for…
ME Bank has been in the news a lot this week after they reduced the available redraw on some of their customers home loans. This has created some confusion of how redraw facilities work. Here is a simple explanation of the difference between a redraw facility and an offset account. Redraw lets you access extra…
It has a been a summer for many that we are happy to have behind us and move on to happier times. That being said, there is the threat of the Coronavirus pandemic that could have further implications for all of us. The stock market has taken a big hit due to the uncertainty created by…
As property prices continue to rise, purchasing in a centrally-located or sought-after area is out of reach for the average working millennial. Instead, many are opting to rent rather than buy as it means not having to compromise their inner city or beachside lifestyle. But for those who are still eager to enter the market,…