Is now a good time to lock in a fixed rate?

Is now a good time to lock in a fixed rate?

With interest rates at record low levels, today we’ll look at a question that many are asking: should I lock in a fixed rate home loan?You may have recently received a call directly from your bank, or seen more ads than usual across the internet spruiking super low...
You might be closer to your first home deposit than you think

You might be closer to your first home deposit than you think

You’ve probably heard the federal government is giving $25,000 grants to eligible Australians looking to build or substantially renovate their homes. Today we’ll look at what that means for first home buyers when combined with state and territory schemes.If you’ve...
SMEs get instant asset write-off extension, but EOFY deadline looms

SMEs get instant asset write-off extension, but EOFY deadline looms

Great news for small business owners: the federal government has extended the $150,000 instant asset write-off to 31 December 2020, but you’ll need to act asap if you want to make use of the scheme this financial year.A few months back, just as coronavirus was ramping...
So, who’s eligible for the $25,000 HomeBuilder scheme?

So, who’s eligible for the $25,000 HomeBuilder scheme?

You might have heard that the federal government will give eligible Australians $25,000 to build or substantially renovate homes as part of the new HomeBuilder scheme. Today we’ll look at who exactly can qualify for the initiative.The $680 million program, which is...
Bank loyalty can cost existing borrowers: ACCC report

Bank loyalty can cost existing borrowers: ACCC report

Loyalty is an admirable trait when it comes to our friends, family and loved ones. But if you’re extending that virtue to the banks, then there’s a good chance it’s costing you thousands of dollars.That’s the takeout from the ACCC’s latest Home Loan Price Inquiry...