Can I get a home loan with no credit history?

If you prefer to avoid borrowing money wherever possible, you may run into some trouble when it comes to buying property. Not only is a home loan almost essential when it comes to Australian real estate, but having no credit history could make your mortgage application a little bit more challenging.

Some of the best home loans for investors in August 2020

Between falling rents and rising vacancies in some capital cities, it’s a challenging time to be a property investor. Whether you’re applying for a new investment loan or are refinancing an existing loan, you can expect extra scrutiny from banks and mortgage lenders, requiring extra time and paperwork.

Is your money safer in your wallet or in the bank?

Some Australians are understood to be taking money management into their own hands… literally. But is stockpiling cash really safer or better than keeping your money in the bank?

Some of the best home loans for owner occupiers in August 2020

You may have noticed that it’s a bit of a weird time to buy property just now, whether as a first home buyer, an upsizer or a downsizer. Lockdown restrictions have affected property supply and demand in different areas, not to mention buyer and seller confidence. Plus, homeowner priorities have been shifting, swinging away from units and apartments and more towards detached housing.

Lenders slash mortgage rates while Australians top up offset accounts

Average home loan interest rates have declined by between 33 and 45 basis points over the last quarter, according to the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA). While this has reportedly led more Australians to refinance their mortgages and top up their offset accounts, fewer new home loans have been recorded.

Could negative inflation keep rates on hold?

The Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) has recorded the largest fall in Australia’s Consumer Price Index (CPI) in its 72-year history, indicating that it may be some time before we start seeing interest rates rise.

Best home loans for investors in July 2020

While real estate is traditionally considered a relatively safe asset to invest you money in, job losses have left many tenants struggling to afford rents, while self-isolation and social distancing has affected real estate markets, and in turn house prices. If times are tough as an investor, it may be worth looking into options for refinancing your investment mortgage.

Why you should consider your super

When was the last time you thought seriously about your super fund? While our superannuation is often one of the most significant financial assets of our lifetime, many of us barely consider it until we’re thinking seriously about retiring, which is often too late to make significant changes.

How can you get a home loan interest rate of under 2 per cent?

Banks and mortgage lenders have been slashing home loan interest rates to historical lows in recent months, as they compete for business from the nation’s home buyers. But even with home loans out there with an interest rate with a 1 on the front, how can you successfully apply for one?

Australians rethinking their post-pandemic finances

According to a new report, the pandemic has changed the way many of us think about our financial future, with almost half of Australians expecting the next few years to be very difficult. This has led many of us to rethink our financial priorities and focus on saving money for the future, whether to protect against future emergencies or to pursue future opportunities.