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The big stretch: should you extend your loan term?
If the November rate hike will seriously stretch your finances, one potential solution may be to extend your loan term. It can ease the...

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Nov 16, 20233 min read


RBA increases the cash rate by 25 basis points, up to 4.35%
The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) has increased the official cash rate by 25 basis points, taking it to 4.35%. So just how much will...

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Nov 7, 20233 min read


Brokers help settle a record 7-in-10 new mortgages
Mortgage brokers have notched up a new personal best, with seven out of every 10 new mortgages settled thanks to their help! It’s a sure...

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Nov 2, 20233 min read


Revealed: the four cities tipped to be future property hotspots
No matter whether you’re in the market for a home or an investment property, it makes financial sense to buy in an area where values are...

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Oct 26, 20233 min read


How much can you really save by refinancing?
Not sure what refinancing is all about? You’re not alone. Our quick explainer lets you master the basics and helps you work out how much...

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Oct 19, 20233 min read


One-in-three first home buyers use guarantee schemes
Know anyone who wants to buy their first home? A new report confirms that low deposit schemes are getting younger buyers into a place of...

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Oct 12, 20233 min read


The one big factor pushing house prices up
Property prices have soared almost 7% this year alone. With the upswing predicted to continue, we unpack what’s driving national housing...

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Oct 5, 20233 min read


Flat chat: why units could soon become hot property
Apartments stand out as an affordable choice when it comes to cracking the property market, not to mention downsizing. But a looming...

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Sep 28, 20233 min read


3 ways pre-approval can give buyers an edge
There’s a lot to be said for having your home loan pre-approved. But does pre-approval mean you’re putting the cart before the horse?...

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Sep 21, 20234 min read


Property market climbs towards new peak
The property market has thumbed its nose at higher interest rates, with values rising almost 5% since March. Here’s why national housing...

Growthfront Home Loans
Sep 14, 20232 min read


How does your home loan compare?
No change to the cash rate again this month, but lenders’ mortgage rates have been jumping around more than a bunch of toddlers at a...

Growthfront Home Loans
Sep 7, 20232 min read


Low deposit first home buyers now have $82,000 in equity
First home buyers who bought into the market using the federal government’s 5% deposit scheme have racked up $82,000 in home equity on...

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Aug 31, 20232 min read


Help to Buy Scheme set to kick off in 2024
The highly anticipated Help to Buy Scheme will kick off next year, giving more Aussies a chance to score their dream home. Today we’ll...

Growthfront Home Loans
Aug 24, 20233 min read


More Aussies turn to mortgage brokers for a hand managing hikes
An avalanche of rate hikes over the past 18 months has supersized home loan repayments. But savvy homeowners aren’t panicking. In fact,...

Growthfront Home Loans
Aug 17, 20233 min read


Sneaky rate hikes – is your lender behind them?
The Reserve Bank (RBA) may have kept the cash rate on hold but that hasn’t stopped some lenders from hiking their variable home loan...

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Aug 10, 20233 min read


March Home Loan and Interest Rate Update
In a move that was widely expected, the nation’s central bank hiked interest rates for the tenth straight occasion on the first Tuesday...
Michael Smith
Mar 15, 20232 min read


February Housing Market Update: Pricing downturn moderates amid low stock
A slowdown in the correction of house prices offers hope to borrowers and investors alike, but the devil is in the detail. As the housing...
Michael Smith
Mar 15, 20232 min read


Investment Property Taxes and Negative Gearing
Every tax year, millions of Australians spend countless hours looking for concessions and deductions that might improve their financial...
Michael Smith
Nov 14, 20224 min read


How to Start Investing in Property
With so many changes afoot in the property market at this time, you might be wondering where to begin if you want to start investing in...
Michael Smith
Nov 13, 20225 min read


A Beginner’s Guide to Investing in Real Estate
Over the long-term, real estate has been one of the best-performing asset classes, so it is no wonder Australians have a love affair with...
Michael Smith
Nov 13, 20225 min read
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