Four ways to dive into the property market with a smaller deposit
Three-in-five prospective first home buyers intend to buy soon with a smaller deposit, rather than wait until they have saved a 20% deposit. So how do they plan on doing so?
Has the tide turned? Household lending surges
Lending to Aussie households spiked 3.9% in July, the strongest growth seen since October 2014, according to the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS).
On the hunt for a new loan provider?
One in 10 consumers have switched credit products in the past year, according to new research, with Millennials and women in particular pouncing on offers from small banks, credit unions and building societies.
Got a spare pineapple? Pay off your mortgage faster
Reckon you could scrounge together an extra $50 each week to pay off your mortgage? If so, latest modelling shows the average household with a $400,000 loan could save $46,992 and pay off their home loan four years faster.
What the cash rate cuts mean for other areas of your finance
Whenever the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) changes the official cash rate we all hear about how it will impact home loans. But it affects many other areas of finance and the economy, which we’ll look into today.
Why Kobi Boaron puts good advice at the heart of home finance
In Kobi Boaron’s opinion, there’s more to successful mortgage broking than finding suitable loans. You also need to be there to advise your clients and understand their goals and expectations. We take a look at how Kobi takes customer service to the next level.
Is fear of commitment keeping you from buying your first home?
We get it – commitment can be a scary though for a lot of people, particularly when you’re saying yes to something that could tie you down for the next 25-30 years. No, we aren’t talking about marriage, but rather your very first mortage. Here’s how to find out if you’re ready for the next step.
Get to know Stacey Edwards: Direct Mortgage’s client service manager
If you take out a loan with Direct Mortgages you’ll be chatting to Stacey Edwards our client service manager regulalry. Get to know her before you do.
