mortgages
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Westpac Raises Interest Rate On Mortgages: Here’s How Much More You’ll Pay
Westpac bank has announced they are increasing the interest rates on variable rate home loans from September 19. Here’s how it affects you.
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The Most Important Financial Terms Everyone Should Know
Expense ratio. Prime rate. Amortisation. The finance world is filled with acronyms and terms that might sound alien to many people. So we’ve created a financial glossary for you that explains important yet often confusing money concepts.
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How Much Does A $700,000 Property In Sydney Really Cost? [Infographic]
Buying a house involves more than slapping down a deposit and moving in. There are all manner of hidden costs and financial complexities that ramp up the total price significantly. Once you factor in stamp duty, conveyance fees, mortgage insurance and miscellaneous bank fees, you can expect to pay tens of thousands of dollars more…
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How Interest Rates May Not Matter When You Choose A Mortgage
We’re conditioned to believe that the interest rate is the single most important element to consider when we’re borrowing money to purchase our first home. But is that really the case? No-one wants to pay more interest than they have to, but other factors may influence our decision more than we realise.
