Finance Tips and Insights - Smart Property Investment

Property investment is often regarded as a game of finance. Here’s how you can best understand the financing options and strategies to suit your portfolio.

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Govt cracks whip on mortgage exit fees

The newly appointed Prime Minister has already cracked down on unfair mortgage exit fees, announcing several key...

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Lenders continue to slash fixed rates

More lenders have jumped on the reduced fixed rate bandwagon, after the big four confirmed they will reduce their fixed...

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NAB ups ante on fixed rates

NAB has become the last major to slash its fixed rate products to one of the lowest prices offered by the big five.

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Bendigo Bank lifts some rates, slashes others

In an interesting turn of events, Bendigo Bank has confirmed it will lift the interest rate on its one year fixed rate...

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Fixed, variable competition heats up

The gap between variable and fixed rates has narrowed considerably, after three of the big four slashed up to 45 basis...

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Second tier lender undercuts majors

Bankwest has undercut the big four by announcing the cheapest three and five year fixed rates on the market.

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Rates to hit 5pc by year end: Westpac

The official cash rate is expected to reach 5 per cent by year's end, after a 25 point jump in September, according to...

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AMP waives loan fees

In a sign that competition is reemerging in the home loan market, AMP has announced that it will waive the...

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Fixed rates back en vogue

The recent reduction in fixed rate mortgages suggests Australia could be coming to the end of the upwards rate cycle.

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Borrowers unfazed by debt

Rising interest rates do not seem to be having a negative impact on borrowers, according to a recent survey.

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CBA latest to slash rates

CBA has become the third major to slash its fixed rate mortgages.

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RBA to leave rates on hold for “near term”

The RBA is expected to keep the official cash rate on hold until at least August, having moved rates back to more...

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Employment upswing threatens rates

The RBA could be forced to hike interest rates again next month in order to stem a rise in inflation, with figures...

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Refinancing activity up: AFG

Refinancing continues to be the main reason for taking out home finance, according to AFG’s latest Mortgage Index.

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Broker gives away $50,000

A mortgage broker generously rewarded the lucky Facebook competition winner with a whopping $50,000.

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Home buyers enjoy cuts to stamp duty

In a bid to make buying a house in Sydney that little bit easier, the NSW government has announced that it will no...

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First home buyers issued loan warning

Mortgage comparison website RateCity has warned first home buyers to research the best mortgage deal before jumping in...

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Regulator to tackle mortgage exit fees

Banks that charge unfair exit fees on mortgages can expect to feel the wrath of the corporate regulator.

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ANZ top lender for first home buyers: Cannex

ANZ is the best mortgage lender for first home buyers, according to a review by Canstar Cannex.

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St George slashes interest rate

St George has slashed 40 basis points off its two year fixed rate in a bid to reposition itself as a competitive major...

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Tracking down lost super

Don’t miss out on money you’re entitled to – track down lost super and boost your prospects of a comfortable...

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Rates on Hold, for Now - June 2010

After three consecutive rate rises, the RBA has decided to leave the official cash rate on hold.

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Aussie John pleads for calm

Founder and chairman of Aussie Home Loans John Symond has called on the RBA to keep interest rates on hold when it...

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Mortgage growth stalls

The data from APRA suggests that rising interest rates are starting to have an impact on the demand for mortgages.

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Have fun on a budget

Smart spending coupled with a little research can give you plenty of opportunities to break loose without running up...

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