Save thousands on your home loan
Compare 25+ lenders and hundreds of loans in an instant
I want:
Westpac Macquarie citibank commonwealth bank anz bankwest
finni mortgages logo
google reviews
4.9
star star star star star
Rating based on 147 reviews

×

Finance Tips and Insights - Smart Property Investment

Property investment is often regarded as a game of finance. Here’s how you can best understand the financing options and strategies to suit your portfolio.

spi default article image em4omm
read icon 3 min read

5 tips for achieving financial independence

Having assets behind you can sometimes be the only way to protect yourself when life throws you a curve ball and women...
READ NOW
spi default article image em4omm
read icon 1 min read

Investors warned about kickbacks to finance professionals

Some mortgage brokers, accountants and financial planners may be receiving a commission for recommending properties to...
READ NOW
spi default article image em4omm
read icon 2 min read

6 tips to make the most of your portfolio this financial year

It's time to clean up, shape up, and ship out all those bad habits.
READ NOW
spi default article image em4omm
read icon 1 min read

RBA urged to rethink cash rate decisions

The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) should consider following Europe’s lead in placing longer intervals between...
READ NOW
spi default article image em4omm
read icon 2 min read

How will household debt and mortgage stress affect the investor?

The ABS recently released a report entitled, “Trends in Household Debt.” It told how much household debt has...
READ NOW
spi default article image em4omm
read icon 1 min read

Capital city growth rates a "mixed bag"

The June quarter delivered patchy results for the property market, with asking prices falling in some capital cities.
READ NOW
spi default article image em4omm
read icon 1 min read

RBA Rate Announcement - July 2014

The Reserve Bank of Australia has announced the outcome of its monthly board meeting.
READ NOW
lisam300614
read icon 1 min read

When is the right time to fix your loan?

Lisa Montgomery, When is the right time to fix your loan?
READ NOW
spi default article image em4omm
read icon 1 min read

Investors cautioned about line of credit loans

 Investors should think twice before taking out a line of credit against their home, a property mentor has warned.
READ NOW
philippe brach
read icon 1 min read

Investors ask: Financial structures for multiple property purchases

Q. I am 23 years old. I currently live at home and have $150,000 in the bank. I am looking at buying a place to live...
READ NOW
spi default article image em4omm
read icon 3 min read

7 property investment 'wrongs' to avoid next financial year

As we’re experiencing one of the best growth cycles in property in the last 50 years, many investors are flocking to...
READ NOW
spi default article image em4omm
read icon 1 min read

Interest rate predictions

Property investors often keep an eye on the official cash rate in an attempt to understand how much their mortgage...
READ NOW
spi default article image em4omm
read icon 1 min read

Growth rates cool off in May

Capital growth rates were below expectations over the past month, with many capitals seeing activity ease, new data...
READ NOW
spi default article image em4omm
read icon 1 min read

Investors ask: Preparing for rate rises

Q. Everyone keeps telling me I should start to build my property portfolio while interest rates are low, but surely...
READ NOW
spi default article image em4omm
read icon 5 min read

Urgent report: Landlords lose big time with inflated ‘investor’ rates

Recently, information has come to light concerning the way Queensland councils blatantly rip off investors – and the...
READ NOW
harry dent interview 07
read icon 1 min read

RBA Rate Announcement - June 2014

The Reserve Bank of Australia has announced the outcome of its monthly board meeting.
READ NOW
cambridge park nsw 05
read icon 1 min read

Rates may remain low to early 2015

A survey of leading economic experts showed more than half are predicting rates will stay low until next year.
READ NOW
read icon 1 min read

Dropping consumer confidence may keep rates low

As consumer confidence plummets in the wake of the federal Budget, several economic observers have predicted rates will...
READ NOW
gavin smith
read icon 1 min read

Does your mortgage need a check-up?

Do you know what stage your home loan is in or if you have the most suitable option for your circumstances? It is...
READ NOW
read icon 1 min read

Investor finance growing faster than owner occupiers

Investors are commanding an ever larger share of the property market, with growth in investor loans far outstripping...
READ NOW
spi default article image em4omm
read icon 1 min read

Investors ask: Avoiding LMI

Q. My friends who invest are split firmly into two camps: those who believe lender’s mortgage insurance (LMI) is a...
READ NOW
spi default article image em4omm
read icon 2 min read

Which financial experts do you need on your side?

Being responsible for your own finances is important, however, you may find that employing the help of finance...
READ NOW
spi default article image em4omm
read icon 1 min read

Property not immune from Budget cutbacks

While last night’s federal Budget introduced no changes to negative gearing or capital gains tax, property investors...
READ NOW
spi default article image em4omm
read icon 1 min read

Rates to remain on hold despite tough Budget: AMP

The cash rate is likely to remain on hold for months to come even if the federal Budget harms consumer confidence and...
READ NOW
spi default article image em4omm
read icon 1 min read

RBA Rate Announcement - May 2014

The Reserve Bank of Australia has announced the outcome of its monthly board meeting.
READ NOW