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5 options for those struggling to pay their mortgage during COVID-19

September 7, 2020

Most options are expiring in September but what comes next? The COVID-19 pandemic has caused devastating economic downturns across the globe, as entire economies shuttered to help slow the spread of the deadly virus. Here in Australia, the jobless rates surged to a 19-year high, with more than a million people losing their jobs. The […]

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Given record low interest rates – is it a good time to fix my loan?

July 6, 2020

Interest Rates are at record-low levels. Should I fix my loan? Global economists agree: The COVID-19 pandemic represents the largest economic shock to the world economy in decades. Released in early June, the World Bank’s Global Economic Prospects envisions a 5.2 per cent contraction in global Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in 2020. It reflects what […]

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All you need to know about the First Home Loan Deposit Scheme

February 10, 2020

Making the Australian dream come true for first home buyers. The ultimate Australian dream is to own a home. With this in mind, the Australian government introduced the First Home Loan Deposit Scheme (FHLDS). This program provides a guarantee that will enable low and middle-income earners and first home buyers to buy a house using […]

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