The Reserve Bank of Australia has today kept the cash rate at 0.25% for the sixth straight meeting in a row. The RBA will be closely monitoring the impact of the COVID-19 shutdown in Victoria and uncertainty surrounding the pace of a national recovery. It has previously stated that it…
If you are experiencing mortgage stress, now’s the time to get on the front foot with your lender. As your mortgage broker, we can help you prepare and plan for the unknown. It’s no surprise that the outbreak of COVID-19 has caused a huge increase in mortgage stress. According to…
A combination of tighter home loan lending regulations and the uncertainty in our new COVID world have made looking after your living expenses an essential part of creating a more secure future for you and your family. Many people are finding out the hard way that it’s not as easy…
If you’re planning on selling or renting your home, a little styling effort can make a big difference to the financial outcome. It’s not rocket science that taking the time to make your house look good is essential to get the best sale price or find a tenant quickly. As…
Judging from the entries received for our last Haven competition, the mullet is alive and well in Oz! Congratulations to proud mum Bev, who has submitted these photos of her son Jack, who sports a very impressive mullet. “These photos are of my son Jack, who has had a mullet for…
Congrats to our August Winner – John wins an Apple watch! We appreciate your feedback, that’s why each month we give our customers who have recently settled a loan the chance to go in the competition to win a small thank you gift. This month’s winner is John, and he’s…
Congrats to our July Winner – Courtney wins an Apple watch! We appreciate your feedback, that’s why each month we give our customers who have recently settled a loan the chance to go in the competition to win a small thank you gift. This month’s winner is Courtney, and she’s…
As expected, the Reserve Bank of Australia kept the cash rate at 0.25% at its meeting today as the country continues to deal with the COVID-19 pandemic. The RBA, conscious of reductions in consumer spending, further falls in house prices and the flow on economic impact of stage four restrictions…
The RBA has announced that the cash rate will remain unchanged for July with rates remaining at 0.25%. The RBA is mindful of rising concerns around unemployment post-JobKeeper, falls in housing and home loan approvals, decreasing property values and decreasing credit growth. The RBA maintains the stance that negative interest…
