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How much does LMI really add to a home’s cost?
Finding it hard to reach a 20% deposit? Saving for a 20% house deposit is like house training a wilful Labrador. It requires plenty of

How to nail a home loan if you’re self-employed
Here’s how to apply like a boss It’s the great Australian dream for many: giving the 9-to-5 grind the flick and running your own show.

What’s going on with negative gearing?
That age-old debate is gearing up again Negative gearing is in the headlines again. But what is it all about, and could it affect you?

How long it takes to save a deposit (and how to fast-track it)
How’s your patience going? Planning to buy your first home? It takes (on average) about five to six years to save a deposit at present.

Could rate cuts mean house prices heat up again?
To buy, or not to buy? Thinking of holding off buying until interest rates fall? Wait until you see what could happen to home prices.

Why 9 out of 10 first-home buyers use a mortgage broker
Here’s how we can help Remember the first time you stepped into a gym? It’s unlikely you swaggered your way over to the free weights

TikTok vs talking to your broker? It’s no contest
Keeping it Reel TikTok and Instagram reels are fun, fast and free – but it’s important to be picky about whose content you’re viewing, especially

Fixed rates tumble: a sign of things to come?
Ever thought about locking in a fixed rate? When will interest rates fall? It’s the question everyone is asking right now, and while speculation swirls

The home loan feature 70% of new borrowers are hooked on
Here’s what they’ve all been angling for When it comes to home loan features we’re spoiled for choice. Even basic loans can come with a