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Both can help would-be home-owners in securing a loan – but which one will give you the best deal?
Read moreMost banks will not lend you the entire value of a property when you purchase a home. You're usually going to need a deposit of at least 5% of the purchase price, but there are caveats to how much deposit you'll actually need.
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GOBoth can help would-be home-owners in securing a loan – but which one will give you the best deal?
Read moreThe first year of a home loan is considered to be the most stressful, but will a temporary discount help you get ahead? Or trip you up in the long-run?
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Read moreThat eye-sore of a home could make you thousands of dollars in profits – but only if you know what to look for
Read moreRefinancing can help you reduce your repayments or access a better interest rate, but some banks won't touch a recent loan
Read moreNixing that expensive interest bill and getting your account back to a zero balance doesn't come without self-discipline
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Read moreA property expert voices concerns about the effect of foreign property investment on the economy
Read moreBendigo Bank is bucking the trend of hikes amongst Australia's biggest lenders, by slashing rates instead
Read moreMarket watchers expect cash rate to drop to 1.25% by the mid-2020
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Read moreIt says brokers are key to maintaining healthy competition amongst small and big lenders
Read moreMeet the new generation of brokers – 30 up-and-coming professionals who are helping to redefine the industry
Becoming more efficient, productive and customer-centric is the key to success in a tightening credit environment. Total figures may have dropped this year, but the Top 100 tell MPA editor Otiena Ellwand that they’re still optimistic about the future
Even though Australia recently overtook Switzerland as having the highest average wealth per adult in the world, only a small proportion of our population achieves financial independence.
Read moreThe first Tuesday of every month has become almost as popular as another first Tuesday in November for betting types.
Read moreIf I had a dollar for every time someone confessed they were losing sleep over money, well, I reckon I would have at least enough for a return ticket to Bora Bora.
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