Median house prices in Australian capital cities surpass $1 million
House prices have continued their meteoric rise in Australia, in particular around capital cities where the median house price has hit a record $1.066 million.
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These super low fixed home loan rates won’t last for much longer
Fixed rate home loans surged in popularity in 2021 as Aussie borrowers raced to lock in at record low rates. While many lenders have already started pushing fixed rates up from last year’s record lows, there are still a handful of incredibly low fixed rate deals on the market right now for borrowers who are prepared to act fast.The Reserve Bank convenes its first meeting of the new year in early February, and while the official interest rate isn’t expected to rise immediately, there are growing predictions from the nation’s economists that it might rise as soon as late 2022.For borrowers who haven’t yet locked in and like the idea of doing so to provide peace of mind against future rate rises, the Mozo Editors have rounded up some of the top fixed rate home loans currently on the market under 2.00%. But be quick, as these super low deals won’t last for much longer….
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Is 2022 your last chance to lock in a low fixed home loan rate?
After reaching some of the lowest points recorded in years during 2021, interest rates on fixed home loans have started rising across the board.
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3 facts mortgage brokers may neglect to tell you
We know finding the best value home loan can be a hard slog. That’s why thousands of Aussies turn to mortgage brokers to help them understand the fine print, particularly if you’re a first time buyer who needs help preparing paperwork or require advice for complicated financial circumstances (hello post-2020).
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How to choose a home loan: A NAB and Citi loan comparison
It can be overwhelming looking at home loans. Tools like our home loan calculator or comparison hub can be very good starting points to give you key numbers, though there’s still more you can do.
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UBank's new 1.99% variable home loan rate is its lowest ever
UBank has announced a new cut to its UHomeLoan - Discount Offer variable rate, putting it 113 basis points (bp) below the average variable home loan rate for owner occupiers in Mozo’s database.
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Saving for a home loan? Here’s where to buy with a smaller deposit
In the last two years, the Australian property market has defied expectations. The market’s value recently broke the $9.1 trillion mark in September with the prospect of continual growth into 2022.
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Investor borrowing hits highest level since 2015 while first home buyers drop out
Despite sky-high prices, enthusiasm for investment properties appears to be continuing to grow, with investors taking out new loans at near-record levels in order to get into the market.
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New lender OneTwo rewards customers with ongoing discounts on home loans
OneTwo is one of the newest lenders in the country and is on a mission to reward borrowers for their loyalty. The lender has launched its own automatic rate-reducing home loan, where you receive discounts the more you pay off your mortgage.
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5 tips for saving money to buy your first home
Many people dream of one day owning a home, but the task is easier said than done. To get into the Australian property market, most people need a home loan and to do that you need an initial deposit.
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