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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
Head of Public Relations
How to get out of debt fast
From credit cards to car loans and the mortgage, you can free yourself from debt. There are simple tips to cover everything and free up some cash in the weekly budget.
Home Loans
30 Apr, 2013
3 min read
Laine Gordon
Head of Public Relations
Rent or buy: which puts you on top?
The mortgage is taking a bigger chunk of our income now, despite lower interest rates. But is it cheaper to rent than buy?
Home Loans
29 Apr, 2013
3 min read
Kate Cowling
A guide for first home owners
If you’ve made the decision to buy your first home, then it’s a pretty safe bet that you’re feeling a little daunted by the whole process. But, armed with the right information and knowledge, taking out a first home owners loan doesn’t have to be scary.
Home Loans
19 Apr, 2013
3 min read
Patricia Babalis
Three tips for finding the right home loan
Sifting through home loan fees, rates and features can be overwhelming work. You soon release that making the decision to buy a home was the easy part - it's what follows that requires your true commitment and patience.
Home Loans
19 Apr, 2013
2 min read
Laine Gordon
Head of Public Relations
How to shrink your home loan
There’s no magic when it comes to saving money on your home loan.
Home Loans
15 Apr, 2013
3 min read
Kate Cowling
Tips to help you find the right home loan
Has the time come to make the ultimate commitment? Not marriage - a home loan! It's no easy process securing your first home loan but it's one worth investing some time in as a home loan will be part of your life for at least 25 years.
Home Loans
12 Apr, 2013
2 min read
Laine Gordon
Head of Public Relations
New hurdle for first home buyers
Despite lower interest rates, it’s now more costly for some first home buyers to enter the property market than it was this time last year, research shows.
Home Loans
09 Apr, 2013
3 min read
Laine Gordon
Head of Public Relations
Renovation high on the agenda
Two in five home owners are saving for a major renovation this year.
Home Loans
09 Apr, 2013
3 min read
Laine Gordon
Head of Public Relations
How to identify a property hot spot
Buying property does not automatically guarantee financial success. But make a sound purchase, choose a home loan wisely, and a buyer stands to gain tens of thousands of dollars, even in a slow property market.
Home Loans
25 Mar, 2013
4 min read
Laine Gordon
Head of Public Relations
Five common mistakes property investors make
Before you apply for your first mortgage as a property investor, take the time to consider the most common mistakes to avoid.
Home Loans
24 Mar, 2013
4 min read
Laine Gordon
Head of Public Relations
The pros and cons of buying off the plan
Australia’s capital cities have long been plagued by a shortage of properties, helping drive up prices – which is great if you’re selling, but not ideal if you are in the market for your first home and facing the prospect of a daunting-sized first mortgage.
Home Loans
22 Mar, 2013
3 min read
Laine Gordon
Head of Public Relations
Budgeting for baby
At a time when your expenses are set to skyrocket, you may also be adjusting to a single income. With a little planning, though, you can make the transition painless and easy.
Home Loans
21 Mar, 2013
3 min read
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