A mortgage can be a daunting debt hanging over your head, but is paying it off ahead of time your best option? Gillian Bullock investigates.
More than 60 percent of lenders charge a fee if you exit a standard variable mortgage before the end of the term, writes Gillian Bullock.
More and more lenders are introducing loyalty programs to encourage borrowers to stick with their current mortgages. Gillian Bullock reports.
It looks as though commissions paid by lenders to sway mortgage brokers may be here to stay, reports Effie Zahos.
A poll which shows that one in five Australian homeowners is tapping into the equity on their home to splurge on cars, holidays and other consumer goods has sent shivers down the spine of many credit help groups, writes Gillian Bullock.
The Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) is inquiring into the operations of mortgage broker Sample and Partners, following a report in The Sydney Morning Herald, writes Maria Bekiaris.
New-style loans called line of credit or equity loans have become all the rage among home loan borrowers, but, writes Maria Bekiaris, they don’t suit everyone.
The Tax Office is cracking down on "unconventional" split loans and winning the battle as Effie Zahos reports.
Banks are making it easier to obtain a home loan if you don’t have security but your family is willing to help out. Effie Zahos looks at how the loans work and the financial and emotional risks you need to consider.
With over 150 lenders and around 2000 different home loans available these days, consumers are spoilt for choice. But, warns Nicola Field, more than ever you need to do your homework.