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Serviceability buffer and what does it mean?

1 August 2023

In these times of greater cost of living pressures coupled with higher interest rates, those looking to obtain housing finance or refinance their existing loan can face a stricter test from lenders to secure that mortgage. Lenders are required to examine a borrower’s ability to repay a loan at a

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Why are fixed rates still rising? And when might they drop again?

27 July 2023

Interest rates on fixed-rate home loans are dishing up a rollercoaster ride right now. But another big dip may not be too far off.

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New Era for the Reserve Bank

25 July 2023

Changes are afoot at the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) with the federal government appointing Michele Bullock as the RBA’s first  female Governor. The current RBA Deputy Governor has been tasked with implementing a raft of changes to the central bank’s operations which will be important to all brokers. She

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Where homeowners are spending $1 billion a month

20 July 2023

Aussie homeowners are spending $1 billion each month on home renovations. Is it time to pick up the tools and pimp your crib?

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