Home Loans - July 18th Weekly or monthly mortgage repayments: which pays off your mortgage faster? How often can you make repayments on home loans? Most home loans have a monthly repayment scheduled by default. But most home loans also offer the option to make repayments weekly, fortnightly, or monthly. Still other providers …
First Home Buyers - July 18th What Happens if You lie on Your Home Loan Application? Author: Rebecca Jarrett-Dalton While the majority of people are honest on their home loan applications, some people lie – whether intentionally or inadvertently – during the application process. However, if you are caught lying on your …
First Home Buyers - July 18th What If I Change My Mind About Buying A House? When can you change your mind about buying a house? Prospective buyers can change their mind about buying a house any time before settlement. But the consequences of this are different, depending on when you make …
Home Loans - July 18th Sky-high living or noisy nightmare? The real deal on apartment life Apartments can have a wide range of benefits. And, in the midst of an economy that’s hard on those looking to buy property, it's often a more viable option for those on lower incomes and …
Home Loans - July 18th What Happens If You Can’t Pay Your Mortgage? Throughout 2020-21, house prices went a little crazy. Many hopeful first home buyers (and investors) took advantage of the uber-low interest rates and jumped onto the property ladder. The problem was that the increased competition …
First Home Buyers - July 18th Home Auctions vs Private Treaty Sales: The Pros and Cons There are three main styles of property sales in New Zealand: Private treaty (or private sale): interested parties make an offer and negotiate a price and purchase conditions with the seller Auction: interested parties bid …
First Home Buyers - July 18th Home Loans FAQs If you're considering taking out a home loan, you may have some questions you'd like answered. Here are some common queries people search for when researching home loans, complete with links to articles containing further …
Home & Contents Insurance - June 29th What is Home Warranty Insurance? Buying a new home is a significant milestone in anyone's life. It's an investment in a valuable asset that's also a place to live and create cherished family memories. However, just because a home is …
Banking & Insurance - June 19th Squirrel: Which Way Mortgage Rates? Now that inflation appears under control, what are mortgage rates likely to do? Squirrel mortgage expert John Bolton shares his views. Inflation under control For a while, there were some clear signs that we were starting to …
First Home Buyers - June 12th What is an Interest Only Home Loan? Interest only home loans are not your typical mortgage, and are by no means the best choice for many home buyers. Canstar investigates interest only loans and their pros and cons. What is an interest only …
