Homeowners impacted by COVID-19 encouraged to contact lender
Homeowners who have had their income impacted by the coronavirus outbreak are being encouraged to seek out hardship options with their lender.
The coronavirus economic stimulus plan for SMEs explained
Small businesses all around the world are facing uncertain times. However, rather than shutting up shop until COVID-19 passes, the federal government is hoping to stimulate SME spending through a raft of initiatives and tax incentives.
First home buyer numbers spike to 10 year high
First home buyers are throwing themselves into the property market in numbers not seen since 2009.
RBA cuts cash rate to record low amid coronavirus concerns
The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) has cut the official cash rate by 25 basis points to a new record low of 0.50% as the coronavirus outbreak impacts global financial markets.
Downsizers tipped to be a ‘powerful force’ in 2020
Downsizers are tipped to take advantage of ‘the perfect storm’ and get the most out of the property market this year, predicts the national body representing professional buyers’ agents.
Are you being stung by the loyalty tax?
Once upon a time you were rewarded for loyalty. But borrowers with older mortgages are typically paying a higher interest rate than customers on new loans, confirms the RBA.
Smaller lenders taking applications for home loan deposit scheme
Non-major lenders have started offering another 5,000 slots for the First Home Loan Deposit Scheme, which allows first home buyers to purchase a property with a deposit of 5% without having to pay Lenders Mortgage Insurance.
Credit scores set for Valentine’s Day boost
Tens of thousands of Aussies have an extra reason to love Valentine’s Day this year, with their credit scores set to jump after civil court filings disappear from their credit file.
How to increase your property’s value by up to 10%
Properties with high energy-efficiency ratings typically sell for up to 10% more, a review of international research shows.
Why don’t lenders drop my repayments when the interest rate falls?
A question that’s been popping up a bit lately has been ‘why didn’t my lender reduce my repayments when the interest rate fell last year?’
