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Learn more about how to manage your personal finances with RateCity's home loan articles, including how-to-guides on comparing home loan interest rates, fees, features and other benefits.
Laine Gordon
Money Editor
Why now's the time to pay extra off your mortgage
With household spending slowing, real wages declining and construction also on a downward trend, it was perhaps not surprising that the Reserve Bank of Australia decided to leave interest rates unchanged at its June board meeting this week.
Home Loans
05 Jun, 2014
3 min read
Kate Wick
Home Loans Guide, Step 6 of 7, Application
Home Loan Deposit - Step by Step guide 6 with Laine Lister - the ins and outs of the mortgage application process.
Home Loans
05 Jun, 2014
3 min read
Laine Gordon
Money Editor
VIDEO: June RBA Wrap - RateCity news update
With the Reserve Bank of Australia leaving interest rates on hold at 2.5% again, and to talk more about the impact to housing affordability, we spoke with Alex Parsons, the CEO of RateCity.
Home Loans
05 Jun, 2014
3 min read
Kate Wick
Home Loans Guide, Step 5 of 7, Features
Home Loan Deposit - Step by Step guide 5 with Laine Lister - the ins and outs of home loan features.
Home Loans
05 Jun, 2014
4 min read
Kate Wick
Home Loans Guide, Step 4 of 7, Deposit
Home Loan Deposit - Step by Step guide 4 with Laine Lister - the ins and outs of mortgage deposits.
Home Loans
05 Jun, 2014
2 min read
Kate Wick
Home Loans Guide, Step 3 of 7, Type
Home Loan Type - Step by Step Guide 3 with Laine Lister - the ins and outs of mortgage types.
Home Loans
05 Jun, 2014
3 min read
Kate Wick
Home Loans Guide, Step 2 of 7, Purpose
Home Loan Purpose- Step by Step guide 2 with Laine Lister - helping you choose the right mortgage for your needs.
Home Loans
05 Jun, 2014
2 min read
Kate Wick
Home Loans Guide, Step 1 of 7, Amount
Home Loan Deposit - Step by Step guide 1 with Laine Lister - the ins and outs of mortgage amounts.
Home Loans
05 Jun, 2014
2 min read
Kate Wick
Is it time to fix your mortgage interest rate?
If you have a mortgage, the current historically low interest rates have no doubt been a welcome relief.
Home Loans
30 May, 2014
3 min read
Kate Wick
Increase your chances of a loan approval
Whether you are applying for a more sizeable home loan or a smaller personal loan, your chances of approval will be much greater if you are prepared and pre-empt any concerns your chosen lender may have.
Home Loans
20 May, 2014
3 min read
Laine Gordon
Money Editor
The danger of low interest rates
With record low interest rates, it may be tempting to borrow more money to buy your dream home while the repayments are also low.
Home Loans
15 May, 2014
3 min read
Kate Wick
When property investment goes wrong
Last week’s RBA rate hold announcement was great news for Australian property investors. With the cash rate set to stay at 2.5 percent, a high demand for rental properties and property prices across Australia booming, it presents attractive market conditions for property investors.
Home Loans
07 May, 2014
4 min read
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