THE SIGNS OF FINANCIAL ABUSE – AND HOW TO GET HELPAfter decades of families suffering in silence, it seems that the government, media and general public is finally opening their eyes to the realities of domestic abuse. However, the problem goes a lot deeper than just...
WHERE THERE IS A WILL AND GENUINE SAVINGS THERE IS A WAY!Inheritances can be a bittersweet part of life, but an inheritance alone won’t always cut it when applying for a home loan. Having genuine savings can help show lenders that you have got what it takes to meet...
The First Home Loan Deposit Scheme (FHLDS) represents a significant step by the government to support first-time buyers in the challenging property market. As a cornerstone initiative, the deposit scheme aims to ease the daunting process of saving for a substantial...
Explainer: Open Banking, and What It Means for YouDo you know what Open Banking is, or how it’s set to impact you? Open Banking could be just about the biggest thing that’s happened in the Australian finance industry this century – so it’s...
Why Home Loan Turnaround Times Are About to Blow Out FurtherOne of the biggest mortgage challenges that bubbled up during COVID-19 was the blowout in banks’ turn-around times. While most lenders were previously able to process and approve loans in several days to a...