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Sep 21
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What is an Introductory/ Honeymoon Loan?

By Finance Help
Originally designed for first-home buyers, but now available more widely, introductory loans offer a discounted interest rate for the first 6 to 12 months, before the rate reverts to the usual variable interest rate. Pros: Lower regular repayments for an initial ‘honeymoon’ period. Cons: Loans may have restrictions, such as…
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Sep 08
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Monthly Winner for September 2022

By Competitions, News
Congrats to our September Winner – Dylan wins a $500 Bunnings voucher! We appreciate your feedback, that’s why each month we give our customers who have recently settled a loan the chance to go in the competition to win a small thank-you gift. This month’s winner is Dylan, and he’s…
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Aug 26
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First home buyer profile

By Buying My First Home, News
Caitlin and Joel Loan amount: $670,000. Monthly repayments: $2700. Grants accessed: First homeowner $15,000 and 2020 HomeBuilder $25,000. Deposit: 15 per cent plus 5 per cent guarantor finance to reach the 20 per cent threshold required to avoid paying Lender's Mortgage Insurance (LMI).   While 2020 was the year many…
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Aug 26
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Beating end-of-term blues

By Finance Help, News
Millions of Australians on low fixed-rate loans will be bracing for impact when they expire in the next year. It's time to get prepared to manage the bill shock of coming off a fixed rate. Don't panic but start planning Until recently, many Australian mortgage holders have only ever experienced…
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Aug 26
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Chill out zones

By Home Lifestyle Tips, News
Great outdoor areas can add tens of thousands to the value of your home, not to mention the added enjoyment of spending time in the garden with family and friends. Landscaping is also one of the few home improvements that can actually increase in value over time as plantings mature.…
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Aug 08
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Monthly Winner for August 2022

By Competitions, News
Congrats to our August Winner – Magie wins a $500 Coles Myer voucher! We appreciate your feedback, that’s why each month we give our customers who have recently settled a loan the chance to go in the competition to win a small thank-you gift. This month’s winner is Magie, and…
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