mortgages + home loans
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What to do if you get turned down for a home loan
Turned down for a home loan? Don't panic. Here's how to turn a no into a yes.
Financial independence ‘a hell of a lot easier if you target a basic lifestyle’
Money matters have become complicated over the past 30 years but it's easier to gain financial independence with a basic lifestyle.
The Barefoot guide to buying your home in 20 months
For many people the great Australian dream may seem out of reach. But Barefoot Investor Scott Pape says you can buy your own home, you just need a plan.
Five ways to prepare for rising interest rates
If interest rates increase by 1% in a year, loan repayments on the average mortgage will go up by $2444. Here's how to protect yourself against a rate rise.
Ask the Experts: Can Andrew leverage his unit?
A young property owner is keen to put his modest savings to good use despite still having a big mortgage.
What if you still have a mortgage when you retire?
Almost half of older working Australians expect to retire in debt, with one-fifth retiring with a mortgage. So what can retirees facing long-term mortgages do? You have six options - and your adult kids won't like them.
Ask Paul: What should we do with a $100,000 windfall?
Rob and wife Kim recently received a windfall of $100,000. With more than $1 million in property debt, what is the best way forward?
Ask Paul: Should I give my son $100,000 for his mortgage
Peter wants to help his son out with money for a deposit. Can he give it as a gift, or should he go guarantor on the loan? Paul Clitheroe weighs in.
Ask Paul: Pay off current home or upgrade now?
Alita and her husband want to move into a bigger home but are torn between saving hard for another year and making the move, or paying off their current home first. Paul Clitheroe says the answer lies in Australia's population growth.
Can you keep the deposit if a home buyer backs out?
After weekends of open houses, you've finally received an offer on your home and exchanged contracts. But buyers do drop out. Here's what you need to know.
