133 articles written by Alison Cheung
New first home loan government scheme limited to new homes, price caps hiked
The First Home Loan Deposit Scheme (FHLDS) has been expanded with increased property price thresholds, but buyers are limited to new-build homes.
Alison Cheung -
06 Oct, 2020 -
5 min read
House buyers tipped to come out on top in the property market
House buyers with plans to hold their future properties long-term may be in a strong position to nab a bargain in the property market despite COVID-19.
Alison Cheung -
02 Oct, 2020 -
4 min read
Australians putting financial and life goals on hold due to COVID-19
Australians are being forced to push back their financial goals and major life events, as COVID-19 impinges on consumer confidence and money habits
Alison Cheung -
01 Oct, 2020 -
4 min read
Time may be up for homeowners on mortgage holidays
Tens of thousands of Australian homeowners who have paused their mortgage repayments due to COVID-19 are facing a major financial decision today.
Alison Cheung -
30 Sep, 2020 -
6 min read
Some of the best home loans for investors in September 2020
For many investors, COVID-19 has been a tough period. Check out some of the top-rated investor home loans for September 2020.
Alison Cheung -
30 Sep, 2020 -
2 min read
Property buyers out and about but cautious sellers tipped to hold off this spring
The property market is tipped to see hot buyer demand over the spring selling season, but sellers are not as keen to let their properties go in an uncertain market.
Alison Cheung -
29 Sep, 2020 -
4 min read
Lenders slash home loan rates ahead of predicted rate cut
Lenders are slashing mortgage rates and lenders’ mortgage insurance costs in the leadup to the widely predicted cut to the RBA cash rate on October 6.
Alison Cheung -
28 Sep, 2020 -
5 min read
Australian investor mortgage rates hit record low of 2.18%
Non-bank lender Homestar Finance has introduced a record-breaking 2.18 per cent mortgage rate for property investors.
Alison Cheung -
25 Sep, 2020 -
5 min read
Poor superannuation choices could cost Australians $200,000: Stockspot
Choosing the wrong superannuation fund could set an average Australian back about $200,000 by retirement.
Alison Cheung -
24 Sep, 2020 -
4 min read
Lenders sweeten refinancing deals with thousands of dollars in cashbacks
Lenders are tempting mortgage holders with thousands of dollars in cashback offers in hopes of drawing in new customers.
Alison Cheung -
24 Sep, 2020 -
7 min read