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    Has the tide turned? What the RBA rate pause means for homeowners
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    Has the tide turned? What the RBA rate pause means for homeowners

    Mortgage holders rejoice - the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) kept the cash rate on hold in August for the second month in a row. So have we finally reached calmer waters? Or is there one last rate rise wave headed our way?
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    Why are fixed rates still rising? And when might they drop again?
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    Why are fixed rates still rising? And when might they drop again?

    With plenty of pundits tipping interest rates will start to fall in the next 12 months, we look at why the big banks are hiking their fixed rates – and unpack what it means for the rate outlook.
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    Could apartment living help you dive into the property market sooner?
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    Could apartment living help you dive into the property market sooner?

    Buying a home for the first time can be challenging, especially with house prices soaring in recent years. So could switching from house hunting to unit searching be the way forward for you?
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    Homeowners brace as RBA raises cash rate to 3.85%
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    Homeowners brace as RBA raises cash rate to 3.85%

    The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) has increased the official cash rate for the 11th time in the past year,...
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    Tips to help stay on top amidst the rate hike cycle
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    Tips to help stay on top amidst the rate hike cycle

    With every RBA rate rise announcement, mortgage holders brace themselves for impending repayment increases. Here’s how to stay on top of your mortgage and feel financially secure.
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    Property listings and prices are bouncing back
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    Property listings and prices are bouncing back

    As property prices start to climb, listings are following suit. So if you’re hunting for a home, what does this...
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    What is the fixed-rate cliff and how can refinancing help?
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    What is the fixed-rate cliff and how can refinancing help?

    You’ve probably heard the term “fixed-rate cliff” bandied about in finance news feeds. But what is it? And if you’re about to head over it, how can you prepare for a soft landing?
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    Money habits that may raise lenders’ eyebrows
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    Money habits that may raise lenders’ eyebrows

    We all know being on our monetary best behaviour can help to land a home loan. But did you know there are common spending habits you may have that are red flags to lenders?
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    Time to jump in? First home buyer deposit saving times plunge
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    Time to jump in? First home buyer deposit saving times plunge

    Home loan headlines have been, let’s face it, a bit of a downer of late. But the good news is that first-home buyers are now reaching their 20% deposit goal faster.
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    Considering refinancing your mortgage? Here are some questions to ask
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    Considering refinancing your mortgage? Here are some questions to ask

    Home loan not up to scratch? Looking for a better rate? Or do you want to unlock equity? Then refinancing could be for you. But there are some important questions to ask first.
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    Got an eagle eye on house prices? Rate rises are only part of the story
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    Got an eagle eye on house prices? Rate rises are only part of the story

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    Hold your horses: RBA hikes cash rate again to 2.85%
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    Hold your horses: RBA hikes cash rate again to 2.85%

    Whoa, Nelly! The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) has lifted the official cash rate again, this time by another 25...
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    With property prices dropping, is now the time to refinance?
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    With property prices dropping, is now the time to refinance?

    You may have heard that property values are on the decline. But what does this mean if you’re planning to refinance? We’ll discuss how falling housing prices may affect your refinancing application and what you can do about it.
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    Is now a good time to buy an investment property?
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    Is now a good time to buy an investment property?

    You’ve bought a home. And now you might be considering adding an investment property to your portfolio. But have recent interest rate hikes cooled your heels? We’ve outlined reasons why now may still be a good time to buy.
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    Nurses and midwives now eligible for LMI waiver
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    Nurses and midwives now eligible for LMI waiver

    Nurses, midwives and other important healthcare professionals can now qualify for a lenders mortgage insurance (LMI) waiver policy. Here’s how it could save them thousands and fast-track their journey into home ownership.
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    How long does it take for an interest rate rise to kick in?
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    How long does it take for an interest rate rise to kick in?

    Household budgets around the country are feeling the brunt of five back-to-back rate hikes. And we’ve been warned more are...
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    RBA hikes the cash rate for fifth straight month to 2.35%
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    RBA hikes the cash rate for fifth straight month to 2.35%

    The Reserve Bank of Australia has hiked the official cash rate by another 50 basis points to 2.35%. Here’s how much you can expect to pay on your mortgage going forward and how we could give you a helping hand.
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    Property prices are predicted to dip: 5 ways you can prepare to buy
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    Property prices are predicted to dip: 5 ways you can prepare to buy

    Property prices are predicted to fall over the coming year, but it’s always hard to know exactly when they’re going to start trending back up again. So if you’re interested in taking advantage of the dip, it could pay to start preparing now.
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    Keep calm and carry on: 5 ways you can absorb interest rate rises
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    Keep calm and carry on: 5 ways you can absorb interest rate rises

    We’ve seen interest rates bounce back up over the past three months, and most economists are predicting more increases to come. If you’re starting to worry about your finances, rest assured there are several steps you can take now to get on the front foot.
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    Want a first home buyer scheme spot? Here’s how to get the inside lane
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    Want a first home buyer scheme spot? Here’s how to get the inside lane

    We’re just days away from 35,000 first home buyer scheme spots becoming available on July 1. If you’re keen to snare a place in the scheme - and buy your first home sooner - here’s how to get ahead of the pack.
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