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Mortgage approval rules are set to be relaxed to try to help the economy recover from COVID-19. But is this a good thing? Have you heard

Teaching kids about money early on is a great way to set them up with good money habits for life. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic,

Australia has gone into recession for the first time in 28 years. What effect could it have on you? Australia has had a very good

Having mortgage stress about your mortgage payments? Don’t worry, we’ve got your back. As your trusted mortgage broker, we’re here to help you navigate this

At your expense: Why taking control of your living expenses is more important than ever In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, the world has

If you’re considering building or renovating your home, the Australian Government’s HomeBuilder program can be an invaluable resource. With grants of up to $25,000 available,

Mortgage management can be a difficult task, especially when you are facing an economic crisis. With the current pandemic, many people have been struggling to

In these uncertain times of COVID-19, Time Home Loans is here to help. We provide phone assistance and a range of online tools and calculators

As the world grapples with the unfolding COVID-19 situation, I wanted to let you know we are committed to helping our clients through what will

Today, the RBA announced an out-of-cycle emergency rate cut to help the Australian economy withstand the impact of COVID-19. The RBA has reduced the cash

Bushfires have devastated communities across Australia, but help is flooding in from business, government and individuals. Big banks and small lenders have been quick to

Nothing beats a professional inspection, but here’s how you can spot issues when you’re looking through your potential new home. When you first walk through

Many first home buyers now have access to a new government scheme that could get them into their first homes years sooner. Housing affordability is

How can you make the most of record low interest rates? Many people believed that the low RBA cash interest rate, that had remained unchanged

Why smaller lenders are making a big change in banking The history of Australian banking has always been dominated by the big four – ANZ,

Stretch your bathroom budget without breaking it If you’re looking to renovate or redecorate your bathroom there are lots of ways to get a great

As fires continue to burn across the country, AFG would like to extend our support to our brokers and customers if they have been affected

The Residential Property Prospects 2019 to 2022 report released today found signs ofimprovement in the outlook for the residential market but said continued lending restrictionsand

As everyone awakes from winter hibernation, many people’s thoughts turn to selling or buying a home in spring. It’s no surprise. The sun starts shining,

Now that Australia’s banking regulator has lowered the lenders’ borrowing buffer, more people should be able to borrow more funds to buy their new home.

With the uncertainty of tax changes gone, a lessening of borrowing restrictions, and a new scheme to help first home buyers –  coupled with two

The most exciting thing about getting a new mortgage is moving into a new home. What’s less exciting is the actual move itself. With these

When you’re looking for a new home loan, the question is not, ‘How much can I borrow?’ Instead you should be asking, ‘How much can

The way banks assess you and a loan application have changed in recent years. A credit score is now something they look at as an

Comprehensive Credit Reporting, or ‘Positive Reporting’ is here. And while the banks may not be happy about sharing their customers’ information with other banks, borrowers

Talk to wealthy people and you will find most have one thing in common – they know how to manage their money. And that means

Most mortgages are spread out over 25 to 30 years, but it doesn’t have to be that way. With a few simple strategies you can

When it comes to buying a house, the kitchen is one of the most important features home buyers take into consideration. If your kitchen is

Owning your own home used to be considered a rite of passage. Finally, you’ve left the parental nest and headed into the big, wide world,

Mortgage approval rules are set to be relaxed to try to help the economy recover from COVID-19. But is this a good thing? To help

While you’re getting your head around the macro, don’t lose sight of the micro. Median house prices can vary greatly from suburb to suburb. Here’s