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Dec 02

There’s a lot more than the big four

By afg_admin Buying My First Home, Finance Help, Refinancing My Home Loan

Why smaller lenders are making a big change in banking. The history of Australian banking has always been dominated by the big four - ANZ, Commonwealth Bank, NAB and Westpac. But more Australians than ever are now turning to smaller lenders and non-banks to finance their home loans. Is your…

Dec 02

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Stretch your bathroom budget without breaking it

By afg_admin Finance Help, Home Lifestyle Tips

If you're looking to renovate or redecorate your bathroom there are lots of ways to get a great result without breaking the bank. Redoing your bathroom can be extremely costly but the good news is that it's also one of the easiest places to make savings. According to the Housing…

Sep 05

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Are Home Buyers Back in Power?

By afg_admin Buying My First Home, Finance Help

With the uncertainty of tax changes gone, a lessening of borrowing restrictions, and a new scheme to help first home buyers – coupled with two interest rate drops – it looks like things are swinging back into the borrowers’ favour. The election result took most of us by surprise. The…

May 03

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Why serviceability is the key to an affordable home loan

By afg_admin Finance Help

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 I afford to repay?' This key factor is one of the ways lenders work out the size of your loan, and it's called 'serviceability.'

May 03

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Credit where credit’s due

By afg_admin Finance Help

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 indicator of your ability to service a loan. By following a few simple tips and getting into good habits, you can improve your score and…

Feb 27

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Comprehensive Credit Reporting – Positive Changes from your Positive Information

By afg_admin Finance Help, News

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 like you stand to benefit a lot more.

Feb 27

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Quick Tips to Pay your Mortgage Faster

By afg_admin Finance Help, Home Lifestyle Tips, News, Refinancing My Home Loan

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 take years and thousands off your loan, and it's much easier than you might think.

Nov 27

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The great Australian dream – Is home ownership for millennials a reality?

By afg_admin Buying My First Home, Finance Help, Home Lifestyle Tips

Is the Great Australian Dream to own your own home over? That's the question on the lips of Millennials around Australia... and indeed many of their parents who are still providing a roof over the head of these 20-plus somethings.

Nov 27

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Don’t let the spirit of Christmas drive you to the brink

By afg_admin Finance Help, Home Lifestyle Tips

Christmas is a magical time of year but it's all too easy to get caught up in the holiday hysteria and end up spending much more than you intended on family, friends and even yourself. We've put together a set of tips to help you avoid breaking the bank and…

Aug 20

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National property pulse check – what’s happening in your market?

By afg_admin Buying My First Home, Finance Help, Investing In Property

If Dorothea Mackellar was here today she might replace her famous poetry line about "ragged mountain ranges" with one about the country's home price ranges. Just like our natural geography, the nation's property landscape is one of contrasts.

Finance Help

There’s a lot more than the big four

Stretch your bathroom budget without breaking it

Are Home Buyers Back in Power?

Why serviceability is the key to an affordable home loan

Credit where credit’s due

Comprehensive Credit Reporting – Positive Changes from your Positive Information

Quick Tips to Pay your Mortgage Faster

The great Australian dream – Is home ownership for millennials a reality?

Don’t let the spirit of Christmas drive you to the brink

National property pulse check – what’s happening in your market?

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