Government opens up more housing assistance places Another 50,000 places have been made available for the federal government’s Home Guarantee Scheme (HGS) for the period 1 July 2024 to 30 June 2025. The HGS includes the First Home Guarantee, which gives eligible...
Understanding Australia’s Major Banks’ Anti-Scam Platform Since 2023, twenty banks – including the big four, have signed up to a “near real-time reporting” system that is designed to reduce scam activity. The Fraud Reporting Exchange (FRX) gives the...
7 steps to increase your borrowing power Borrowing power can vary significantly from individual to individual, based on their financial circumstances and choice of lender. That’s why two friends who appear to have a similar profile can be approved for very different...
Mortgage Offset Calculator Use the calculator to see how quickly you could pay off your loan with an offset account. Benefits of an offset account An offset account can be a powerful tool for those seeking a mortgage. Use the offset calculator to: See how much sooner...
Federal Budget 24/25 – what does it mean for you? Federal Treasurer Jim Chalmers this week presented the federal budget for 2024/2025. The Budget comes amidst a cost-of-living crisis, high inflation, struggles in the construction sector and an income election....
