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The idea of getting a rate reduction on your home loan for every year you stay with your lender should be a standard feature on all loans. Unfortunately it's not.

How to save $33,000 on your home loan

If you've got a home loan and you're paying the "standard variable rate", there's no two ways about it — you're being ripped off. Effie Zahos tells you how to make sure you get the best rate.

Low-cost lender loans

There are hundreds of home loan lenders out there, so you can do better than what the majors publish as the standard rate.

Online home loans

Loans that come with a whole lot of bells and whistles will generally cost you more. Go for a cheap one and there's every chance you can't do much with it. But some home loans have it all: that is a cheap interest rate and lots of features. The catch? You need to go online!

Packaged home loans

Originally introduced by a handful of banks as a perk to attract high-income customers, packages are now widely available, no longer exclusive to the rich.

Six questions you should ask lenders

Some lenders promote a low or nil establishment fee but forget to mention there are ongoing fees, valuation fees, legal fees, mortgage document handling fees and — most importantly — exit fees. Make sure you find out what you are getting in to.

More women are becoming home owners

It seems that 'girl power' is becoming a hot new force in the property market, Nicole Field explains.

How to apply for a home loan

Effie Zahos with a handy five-point checklist to follow when applying for a home loan.

Types of home loans

Maria Bekiaris explains the difference between home loans on the market.

Joint mortgages: an increasing trend

More Australians are getting a foothold into the property market encouraged by lower prices and more innovative ways of borrowing, writes Gillian Bullock.

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