Laine Gordon

Bank customer satisfaction How did your bank fare?

According to Roy Morgan’s Bank Customer Satisfaction Report, the major banks saw an increase of 0.1 percent to 72.9 percent in overall customer approval ratings in the March to April period.

Top mistakes people make when choosing a home loan

Phil Naylor, CEO of MFAA, reveals where you can go wrong trying to find the right mortgage products in a crowded market place.

Home loans for the over 45s now tougher to obtain

Legally, anyone aged over 18 can apply for a mortgage. In reality, lenders are wary of approving older applicants because, to put it bluntly, they need to know you’re going to be around to service the debt.

Is rural Australia the next investment property boom zone?

With many property investors taking advantage of the threat of rising interest rates and other financial factors keeping first homebuyers out of the market, Australia’s rural areas are emerging as an investment hot spot.

Does refinancing your home loan really save you money?

Does refinancing your home loan really save you money? According a 2010 Mortgage Choice survey, the answer is yes.

Get into your own home sooner

Get into your own home sooner by capitalising your Lenders Mortgage Insurance.

Home loan spotlight RAMS Rent Saver Loan

If you’re finding that paying rent and living expenses and saving for a home deposit are mutually exclusive activities, maybe it’s worth considering a home loan that accepts a solid history of rent payments as proof of your ability to save?

The real cost of defaulting on your mortgage

Skipping a mortgage repayment once per year over the life of your home loan could extend your mortgage by two years and see you paying an extra $33,000 in interest and late fees. That's the cost of defaulting annually on an average 25-year, $300,000 home loan

Is now the right time to buy your first home?

With slightly lower prices, reasonable interest rates and plenty of properties to choose from, is 2011 shaping up as a great year for first homebuyers?

Taking the stress out of your first home loan

Use these handy tips to take the legwork out of owning your first home! Get help, get tailored, use calculators and much more.