When someone tells you it can’t be done, it is more a reflection of their limitations, not yours. This is a true story of how ‘it CAN be Done.’ Josie and Jim thought there was NO WAY they could get a mortgage, given their low deposit funds and not having their financials up to date. They joined a . . .
Is it worth breaking a fixed rate home loan to refinance for a lower interest rate?
Many people are asking us this exact question these days. With interest rates at an all-time low, and household expenses at an all-time high, refinancing to a lower interest rate looks like a great way to save on your monthly budget and it absolutely can be. But you do need to weigh up the costs of . . .
Why have banks increased interest rates, when the RBA cash rate hasn’t changed?
We’ve had a lot of clients ask us recently, “why are interest rates being increased by banks, when the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) hasn’t had a rate increase?” To explain we need to give you a quick run down on a few things. How does the Reserve bank affect interest rates? The Australian Federal . . .