by Mariecar Flores | Nov 7, 2025 | Uncategorized
There is a gender gap in mortgage stress levels between single women and men, according to Roy Morgan. More than half of mortgage holders who live alone or are single parents experience mortgage stress, Roy Morgan research has shown. The market research company found...
by Mariecar Flores | Oct 29, 2025 | Uncategorized
First home buyers can now purchase a property with as little as 5 per cent deposit without copping lenders’ mortgage insurance, after the government’s expanded First Home Guarantee Scheme came into effect on 1 October. It’s expected that 70,000 first home buyers will...
by Mariecar Flores | Oct 15, 2025 | Uncategorized
4 signs to spot a growth suburb While some property investors prioritise rental yield – that is, how much income a property earns, as a percentage of its value – others see capital growth as the ultimate objective. There is no guaranteed way to predict the...
by Mariecar Flores | Oct 2, 2025 | Uncategorized
With interest rates falling this year, more Australians are taking a fresh look at their home loans. In fact, close to 100,000 borrowers refinanced in the June quarter alone – that’s 21% higher than the same time last year. Put simply, more than 1,000 loans are being...
by Mariecar Flores | Sep 30, 2025 | Uncategorized
Nearly all brokers have helped clients refinance and secure a discount on their loan, according to the MFAA. Brokers have reported that more borrowers are able to refinance, signalling that serviceability pressures that kept clients in “mortgage prison” have eased...
by Mariecar Flores | Sep 26, 2025 | Uncategorized
Buying a home comes with one of the biggest decisions you’ll face – do you go for a brand new build or choose an established property? Each option has its own advantages and trade-offs, and your choice often depends on your goals, lifestyle and budget. Housing...
