Guides

Glossary on home loans

GET to know the key terms you'll be dealing with when researching your home loan.

Simple tips to save on your home loan

WITH a bit of inside knowledge, you can shave thousands off your mortgage over the life of your loan.

Intro rate home loans

ALSO known as a honeymoon rate, this low interest rate is offered at the start of a loan to get the borrower started.

Battle for best online retailer

THE battle for the title of Australia's top online retailer has come down to a fight between the two heavyweights of the local e-tail sector.

The myths of life insurance

ALMOST 66% of Australians are inadequately insured because they believe it won't happen to them. The statistics are frightening before the age of 70.

Billionaire bargain hunters

BILLIONAIRES love sniffing around for bargains and there's no better time to do that than during a downturn, where assets can become distressed.

Split fixed and variable home loans

THIS type of loan lets borrowers secure or fix part of the loan as well as let the remaining amount be put on a variable rate.

Professional package home loans

IT is a common misconception that this loan is for professionals only and depending on the loan size can offer great interest rate discounts.

Fixed rate home loans

WITH a fixed rate loan your interest rate and repayments are fixed for a set period, usually between one and five years.

Variable Rate Home Loans

TO motivate buyers to choose variable rate home loans lending institutions sometimes offer discounted start-up periods.