mortgages + home loans

The cliff is fast approaching for people using JobKeeper to help pay their mortgage. The benefit ends on March 28. The big question is will they have to sell their home if they can't pay their mortgage? And what can they do if they have deferred ... More

Australians should expect the cash rate to stay at its current historic low of 0.10% until at least 2024. "The board will not increase the cash rate until actual inflation is sustainably within the 2 to 3% target range," said RBA governor Philip Lowe ... More

The government will relax its strict credit laws and regulations in March to help lessen the impact of COVID-19 on Australia's financial climate. Announced in September, the changes will reform the responsible lending laws, introduced by the Labour ... More

Almost one in two Aussies say that property is their first choice when it comes to investing but many feel overwhelmed by the number of steps required to purchase a property. Once you have saved up your deposit, here is a step-by-step guide to have ... More

Hi Paul, I know you don't have a crystal ball. But based on your expertise and unmatched financial wisdom, can you please let me know is this a good time to buy a standalone property in Melbourne middle ring suburbs? Or should I wait till March ... More

Former NRL player Denan Kemp started his sports network business in 2015 with the launch of his podcast The Locker Room, now one of Australia's top sporting podcasts. The catalyst for The Locker Room? Kemp felt he had insight into other players ... More

Dear Paul, My husband Alan is a fly in, fly out (FIFO) worker in mining. We have a mortgage of about $459,000. He has about $380,000 in super. I have a casual job and about $100,000 in super. When Alan turns 60 next April (I'm also 60), can he put ... More

Dear Paul, I have much respect for your articles in Money and have just read your response to the couple who are concerned about managing their SMSF as they age. Although it doesn't apply to me, it's an interesting read. On finishing the article ... More

If you're a parent, you've likely debated whether you should support your adult kids financially (and if so, in what way exactly?). Finder research shows that around 44% of parents with adult children help them out financially, chipping in for ... More

Six months after the introduction of deferrals, many Australians who requested one are now starting to resume their repayments for their deferred loans. According to data released by Australia's banking regulator, the Australian Prudential Regulatory ... More