Banks are wary of older first-time borrowers, unless they want finance for an investment property. Effie Zahos looks at how age affects your mortgage eligibility.
There are some great deals on fixed-rate mortgages on the market as home loan competition heats up, but here's what to consider before you make the switch.
The days of rubber-stamping mortgage application forms are long gone, but what are banks looking for when you apply for a home loan? They want more than just a deposit.
About 17,000 mortgages are refinanced every month around Australia, but many people focus only on the interest rate and don't consider whether they can redraw money or repay the loan early.
Rent in Sydney and buy property in another city? Move out of Sydney to a more affordable city? Or buy on Sydney's north shore and bank on long-term growth? James and his wife want to know the best option.
Jolanda is the sole income earner after her husband became paralysed and later lost his job. How can she juggle a mortgage, a margin loan and credit card debt?
Tempting as it might be to blow your tax refund on a new TV or holiday, here are five things you can do that will see you reap financial rewards for years.
Mark and his wife want to retire in nine years but still owe $300,000 on their home. Should they put their extra $800 a month into super or the mortgage?
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