You’ve bought a home. And now you might be considering adding an investment property to your portfolio. But have recent interest rate hikes cooled your heels? We’ve outlined reasons why...
Nurses and midwives now eligible for LMI waiver
Posted By GV Finance Brokers,
13/10/2022 10:27 AM
Nurses, midwives and other important healthcare professionals can now qualify for a lenders mortgage insurance (LMI) waiver policy. Here’s how it could save them thousands and fast-track their...
RBA lifts cash rate for the sixth month in a row to 2.60%
Posted By GV Finance Brokers,
04/10/2022 16:33 PM
The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) has hiked the official cash rate by another 25 basis points to 2.60%. How much will this rate hike increase your monthly mortgage repayments, and when will it kick...
How to escape renting and get into the property market
Posted By GV Finance Brokers,
29/09/2022 11:33 AM
The recent decline in rental properties has caused many to feel uncertain about their housing situation. Here’s how you can leave renting in the dust and make homeownership a reality. Dwindling...
How long does it take for an interest rate rise to kick in?
Posted By GV Finance Brokers,
22/09/2022 10:59 AM
Household budgets around the country are feeling the brunt of five back-to-back rate hikes. And we’ve been warned more are on the way. But just how long does it take for each rate rise to...
Is now a good time to buy?
Posted By GV Finance Brokers,
15/09/2022 11:09 AM
Recent back-to-back interest rate hikes have led to a cooling of the property market, and with more rate rises predicted, you may feel like pumping the brakes on purchasing. But could the current...
RBA hikes the cash rate for fifth straight month to 2.35%
Posted By GV Finance Brokers,
06/09/2022 16:57 PM
The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) has hiked the official cash rate by another 50 basis points to 2.35%. Here’s how much you can expect to pay on your mortgage going forward and how we could...
What happens when you roll off your fixed-rate mortgage?
Posted By GV Finance Brokers,
01/09/2022 11:16 AM
They say all good things come to an end, and that includes your ultra-low fixed-rate home loan period. So what can you do to ensure a smooth transition? With the past couple of years offering historic...
Property prices are predicted to dip: 5 ways you can prepare to buy
Posted By GV Finance Brokers,
25/08/2022 09:38 AM
Property prices are predicted to fall over the coming year, but it’s always hard to know exactly when they’re going to start trending back up again. So if you’re interested in...
Could an eco reno boost your property’s value?
Posted By GV Finance Brokers,
18/08/2022 10:36 AM
You’ve probably heard that interest rates are on the rise and national property prices are on the way back down. Here’s how you can kill two birds with one stone: by refinancing to unlock ...