Buying a home is almost like a rite of passage. It's a goal that so many of us want to achieve. Sometimes it's because it's just something that you've always had in your life plan - that you'll grow up, buy a home, get married, have kids - in whatever order or way works for you. Sometimes it because we're driven to pursue security [...]
Besides finding the perfect property to buy, another big and important decision you need to make is the type of loan you want and the features you need. I'll give you a brief overview of the most popular options: Variable Standard variable loans are the most popular home loan in Australia. Interest rates go up or down over the life of the loan depending on [...]
So many women that I speak with are afraid that they will never be able to afford the dream home in their dream suburb. They worry that they’ll never be able to get a loan. And they don’t know how they’ll ever be able to save a big enough deposit. I even thought that I would never own a home myself, so I know [...]
For us "nerds" working in finance, 1st July is an exciting time. It's a fresh new start - another chance to set your financial goals and work towards achieving them. We can also reflect on the past year, see what we did well and what we can do better. This is relevant for both your financial business goals as well as your personal goals. [...]
