mortgages + home loans
379 results tagged mortgages + home loans:
Ask Paul: We live in Sydney – should we buy property elsewhere?
Rent in Sydney and buy property in another city? Move out of Sydney to a more affordable city? Or buy on Sydney's north shore and bank on long-term growth? James and his wife want to know the best option.
Ask Paul: My paralysed husband just lost his job
Jolanda is the sole income earner after her husband became paralysed and later lost his job. How can she juggle a mortgage, a margin loan and credit card debt?
What to do with your tax refund instead of buying a new TV
Tempting as it might be to blow your tax refund on a new TV or holiday, here are five things you can do that will see you reap financial rewards for years.
Ask Paul: Am I better off putting extra cash into super or the mortgage?
Mark and his wife want to retire in nine years but still owe $300,000 on their home. Should they put their extra $800 a month into super or the mortgage?
What lenders are looking for when you apply for a home loan
Tighter lending restrictions and increased pressure on banks from the royal commission mean it's getting tougher to get a loan. So what are lenders looking for when they review a loan application?
How much further will Australia’s property prices fall?
How far will property prices fall in the long-awaited correction? UBS economist George Tharenou believes they will dive deeper than his original estimates.
Will Kohab make it easier to co-own property?
Kohab claims it could be the answer to Australia's home affordability issue by making it easier to co-own property, writes Effie Zahos.
New credit reporting rules mean defaulting is no longer a disaster
Australia's credit reporting system is changing. Here's what you need to know about comprehensive credit reporting.
Aussie women worse off than men on financial wellbeing
Australian women feel less on top of their money than men, despite being more likely to manage household finances, according to a new study on financial wellbeing, writes Sharyn McCowen.
The fundamental step to getting a cheaper mortgage rate
Want a better interest rate on your home loan? It's worth remembering that the banks operate on a "don't-ask, don't get" basis.
