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How to get a home loan as a single parent

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17
Jan

Purchasing property with a single income can feel challenging, but when you’re a single parent it may feel more like an uphill battle. However, the dream of home ownership is still achievable thanks to Australian government schemes, grants and concessions that may help you get a foot on the property ladder. The property market is […]

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How your tax refund could save thousands off your mortgage

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05
Jul

Expecting a decent tax refund this new financial year? Hold off on cashing it in for a short-term reward, as you may want to consider putting it into your mortgage instead. According to the AFR, last year the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) received returns from 13 million taxpayers reporting income of about $827 billion. And […]

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Should I live in my property or consider ‘rentvesting’?

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29
Jun

If you’re a first time buyer intimidated by the current property market, you may be tossing up between living in your first property or renting it out as an investor. The latest Australian Bureau of Statistics Lending Indicators show that living in a property as an owner-occupier is still the most popular option for new […]

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How to get a low cost home loan (in a time of high property prices)

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31
May

In a time when property prices seem to be skyrocketing, Aussies may feel like the debt they’re potentially taking on from a mortgage is climbing higher and higher. This can put significant financial pressure on young Australians to service a home loan, particularly in capital cities. The latest CoreLogic figures show that the median value […]

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Tips to save for your first home in 2021

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08
Jan

Despite a year filled with challenges and uncertainty, the Great Australian Dream of owning a home is still alive for many first home buyers. And for some capital cities, such as Sydney and Melbourne, the impacts of Covid-19 on the economy and our day-to-day lives meant that housing prices fell for some months. Paired with […]

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Should I buy a property with a 5% deposit?

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04
Dec

Saving for a home deposit is never easy, especially if you’re a first home buyer living in a more expensive city, like Sydney or Melbourne. And with most financial advice recommending saving up a deposit of at least 20 per cent, you may be wondering if you can still buy a property with a 5 […]

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What you need to know about the First Home Loan Deposit Scheme

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First Home Buyers
10
Jan

What is the FHLDS? The First Home Loan Deposit Scheme is an initiative by the Australian Government to help eligible first home buyers enter the property market sooner. It is designed to assist first home buyers who have saved at least 5% of the property value to get a loan without paying Lenders Mortgage Insurance […]

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(29)    For the Rate Cutter Variable where the borrower pays $1170 upfront fees then a corresponding loyalty discount of 0.10% p.a. off the Rate Cutter Variable (at that time)  will automatically apply after the 5th anniversary of the loan.  These fees and loyalty discount are factored into the comparison rate.  The loan setup fees are not refundable.

(27)    For the Investor Rate Slasher Cash Back Variable where the borrower pays $0 upfront fees then a corresponding loyalty discount of 0.06% p.a. off the Investor Rate Slasher Cash Back Variable (at that time)  will automatically apply after the 5th anniversary of the loan.  These fees and loyalty discount are factored into the comparison rate.  The loan setup fees are not refundable.

(26)    For the Low Rider Cash Back Variable where the borrower pays $0 upfront fees then a corresponding loyalty discount of 0.06% p.a. off the Low Rider Cash Back Variable (at that time)  will automatically apply after the 5th anniversary of the loan.  These fees and loyalty discount are factored into the comparison rate.  The loan setup fees are not refundable.

(25)    For the Economizer Cash Back Variable where the borrower pays an upfront fee of $697 then a corresponding loyalty discount of 0.08% p.a. off the Economizer Cash Back Variable (at that time)  will automatically apply after the 5th anniversary of the loan.  These fees and loyalty discount are factored into the comparison rate.  The loan setup fees are not refundable.

(24)    For the Super Saver Cash Back Variable where the borrower pays an upfront fee of $697 then a corresponding loyalty discount of 0.10% p.a. off the Super Saver Cash Back Variable (at that time)  will automatically apply after the 5th anniversary of the loan.  These fees and loyalty discount are factored into the comparison rate.  The loan setup fees are not refundable.

(23)    For the Super Saver Variable where the borrower pays an upfront fee of $1170 then a corresponding loyalty discount of 0.15% p.a. off the Super Saver Variable (at that time)  will automatically apply after the 5th anniversary of the loan.  These fees and loyalty discount are factored into the comparison rate.  The loan setup fees are not refundable.

(22)    For the Economizer Variable where the borrower pays an upfront fee of $1,170 then a corresponding loyalty discount of 0.11% p.a. off the Economizer Variable (at that time)  will automatically apply after the 5th anniversary of the loan.  These fees and loyalty discount are factored into the comparison rate.  The loan setup fees are not refundable.

(21)    For the Investor Cash Back Hero Variable where the borrower pays an upfront fee of $697 then a corresponding loyalty discount of 0.08% p.a. off the Cash Back Hero Variable (at that time)  will automatically apply after the 5th anniversary of the loan.  These fees and loyalty discount are factored into the comparison rate.  The loan setup fees are not refundable.

(18)    For the Home Owners Dream 1 year fixed where the borrower pays an upfront fee of $697 then a corresponding loyalty discount of 0.20% p.a. off the Home Owners Dream reverted variable rate (at that time)  will automatically apply after the 5th anniversary of the loan.  These fees and loyalty discount are factored into the comparison rate.  The loan setup fees are not refundable.

(20)    For the Cash Back Hero Variable where the borrower pays an upfront fee of $697 then a corresponding loyalty discount of 0.08% p.a. off the Cash Back Hero Variable (at that time)  will automatically apply after the 5th anniversary of the loan.  These fees and loyalty discount are factored into the comparison rate.  The loan setup fees are not refundable.

(14)   For the Investor Rate Slasher where the borrower pays an upfront fee of $1,170 then a corresponding loyalty discount of 0.09% p.a. off the Investor Rate Slasher rate (at that time)  will automatically apply after the 5th anniversary of the loan.  These fees and loyalty discount are factored into the comparison rate.  The loan setup fees are not refundable.

(12)   For the Investor Rate Lovers Interest Only where the borrower pays an upfront fee of $697 then a corresponding loyalty discount of 0.07% p.a. off the Investor Rate Lovers Interest Only rate (at that time)  will automatically apply after the 5th anniversary of the loan.  These fees and loyalty discount are factored into the comparison rate.  The loan setup fees are not refundable.

(11)   For the Wealth Maximizer 3 year fixed Principal & Interest where the borrower pays an upfront fee of $697 then a corresponding loyalty discount of 0.20% p.a. off the Wealth Maximizer reverted variable rate (at that time)  will automatically apply after the 5th anniversary of the loan.  These fees and loyalty discount are factored into the comparison rate.  The loan setup fees are not refundable.

(10)    For the Wealth Maximizer 2 year fixed where the borrower pays an upfront fee of $697 then a corresponding loyalty discount of 0.20% p.a. off the Wealth Maximizer reverted variable rate (at that time)  will automatically apply after the 5th anniversary of the loan.  These fees and loyalty discount are factored into the comparison rate.  The loan setup fees are not refundable.

(9)    For the Home Owners Dream 3 year fixed where the borrower pays an upfront fee of $697 then a corresponding loyalty discount of 0.20% p.a. off the Home Owners Dream reverted variable rate (at that time)  will automatically apply after the 5th anniversary of the loan.  These fees and loyalty discount are factored into the comparison rate.  The loan setup fees are not refundable.

(8)    For the Home Owners Dream 2 year fixed where the borrower pays an upfront fee of $697 then a corresponding loyalty discount of 0.20% p.a. off the Home Owners Dream reverted variable rate (at that time)  will automatically apply after the 5th anniversary of the loan.  These fees and loyalty discount are factored into the comparison rate.  The loan setup fees are not refundable.

(7)    For the Investor Rate Slasher where the borrower pays an upfront fee of $1,170 then a corresponding loyalty discount of 0.09% p.a. off the Investor Rate Slasher rate (at that time)  will automatically apply after the 5th anniversary of the loan.  These fees and loyalty discount are factored into the comparison rate.  The loan setup fees are not refundable.

(6)    For the Investor Rate Buster Variable where the borrower pays an upfront fee of $697 then a corresponding loyalty discount of 0.08% p.a. off the Investor Rate Buster Variable rate (at that time)  will automatically apply after the 5th anniversary of the loan.  These fees and loyalty discount are factored into the comparison rate.  The loan setup fees are not refundable.

(5)    For the Rate Buster Variable where the borrower pays an upfront fee of $150 then a corresponding loyalty discount of 0.05% p.a. off the Rate Buster Variable rate (at that time)  will automatically apply after the 5th anniversary of the loan.  These fees and loyalty discount are factored into the comparison rate.  The loan setup fees are not refundable.

(4)For the Rate Slasher Variable where the borrower pays an upfront fee of $1,170 then a corresponding loyalty discount of 0.08% p.a. off the Rate Slasher Variable rate (at that time) will automatically apply after the 5th anniversary of the loan. These fees and loyalty discount are factored into the comparison rate. The loan setup fees are not refundable.

(3) For the Investor Rate Lovers Variable where the borrower pays $0 upfront fees then a corresponding loyalty discount of 0.06% p.a. off the Investor Rate Lovers Variable rate (at that time) will automatically apply after the 5th anniversary of the loan. These fees and loyalty discount are factored into the comparison rate.  The loan setup fees are not refundable.

(2)For the Rate Lovers Variable where the borrower pays $0 upfront fees then a corresponding loyalty discount of 0.06% p.a. off the Rate Lovers Variable rate (at that time)  will automatically apply after the 5th anniversary of the loan.  These fees and loyalty discount are factored into the comparison rate.  The loan setup fees are not refundable.

(1) For the Low Rider Variable where the borrower pays $0 upfront fees then a corresponding loyalty discount of 0.06% p.a. off the Low Rider Variable rate (at that time) will automatically apply after the 5th anniversary of the loan. These fees and loyalty discount are factored into the comparison rate. The loan setup fees are not refundable.

(28) For the Rate Crusher 1 Year Fixed where the borrower pays an upfront fee of $697 then a corresponding loyalty discount of 0.05% p.a. off the Rate Crusher reverted variable rate (at that time) will automatically apply after the 5th anniversary of the loan. These fees and loyalty discount are factored into the comparison rate. The loan setup fees are not refundable.

(19) For the 1 Year Fixed Wealth Maximizer where the borrower pays an upfront fee of $697 then a corresponding loyalty discount of 0.20% p.a. off the 1 Year Fixed Wealth Maximizer reverted variable rate (at that time) will automatically apply after the 5th anniversary of the loan. These fees and loyalty discount are factored into the comparison rate. The loan setup fees are not refundable.