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When people first start thinking about buying a home or investing, most assume their borrowing power is simply based on their income. But in reality, borrowing power is shaped by a much wider set of factors including your expenses, existing debts, how your income is structured, and even unused credit card limits that can reduce what you can borrow by tens of thousands of dollars.
Most first home buyers and investors wait until they
LMI protects your lender, not you, and can cost tens of thousands. Here
When your fixed rate ends, your loan doesn
A mortgage broker
Every home loan in Australia shows a comparison rate alongside the interest rate. Here
Choosing between variable and fixed isn
For many first home buyers and early investors, buying a home feels like trying to solve a puzzle with pieces that don
Most states offer stamp duty exemptions or concessions for first home buyers. Here
Saving your deposit is a huge achievement, but it
The RBA raised the cash rate to 3.85% in February 2026. Here
If you haven
An offset account can save you tens of thousands in interest over the life of your loan by reducing what you
Investment property loans work differently to owner-occupier loans. Here
Should you use a mortgage broker or go direct to your bank? Here
Choosing between interest-only and principal-and-interest repayments on an investment loan is a key decision for property investors. Here
Most Australian homeowners don
If you
Thinking about refinancing your home loan? Here
Paying off your mortgage faster doesn
Most banks will offer a better rate if you ask. Here
Wondering how much deposit you need to buy a home in Australia? Here
The deposit you need isn
Your borrowing capacity depends on more than just your income. Here
An offset account can save you thousands in interest on your home loan. Here
Deciding between fixed and variable home loan rates in Australia in 2026? Here
The First Home Guarantee scheme lets eligible Australians buy with a 5% deposit and no LMI. Here
Property prices across Australia are forecast to keep rising in 2026, despite rate hikes. Here
From 1 February 2026, APRA introduced debt-to-income limits on mortgage lending in Australia. Here
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