mortgages + home loans
379 results tagged mortgages + home loans:
CBA will cover your mortgage for a year in the case of death or illness
The death or terminal illness of a family member can place an overwhelming financial burden on families. A new scheme from the Commonwealth Bank would cover mortgage payments of affected customers for about a year.
Ask Paul: Should we borrow against our house to buy shares?
Should Ang and her partner take out a line of credit on their home to start investing in index funds? "I hate the idea of borrowing against my house," says Paul Clitheroe.
First home buyer loans hit decade high as new buyers flock to market
First home buyer loans have skyrocketed to their highest level in a decade, according to data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics.
Child support, casual work: what banks want to know before you borrow
Banks will need much more than just a payslip before loaning money under new responsible lending guidelines.
Seven products to help first-home buyers onto the property ladder
High property prices make climbing onto the first rung of the property ladder no easy feat but these new products are giving first home buyers a leg-up.
How to negotiate a lower interest rate on your mortgage
Interest rates are at record lows, but you shouldn't get complacent about your mortgage. A small reduction could save you thousands.
Why sooner is better than later when it comes to investing in property
We're buying homes later in life but is this impacting our future financial health and our retirement?
ACCC to investigate banks for not passing on rate cuts
Australia's big four banks are back in the hot seat, this time for their failure to pass on central bank rate cuts to consumers.
What you need to know before you decide to rentvest
Can't afford to buy where you live? Rentvesting means you can enjoy your favourite suburb and still get a foothold in the property market. But will it work for you?
Ask Paul: Should we pay off our mortgage or invest in an indexed fund?
For John and his wife, paying off their home means they will be mortgage free but also savings free. Should they hang onto the mortgage and invest instead?
