Ask an Adviser: What to consider when refinancing your home loan
Matthew Baker
Jul 04, 2023
With interest rates rising, many Australians are revisiting their mortgage options. Here, we talk to Apt Wealth Home Loans Broker Matthew Baker about what to consider when it comes to…
Ask an Adviser: Can I get a mortgage in Australia as an expat?
Matthew Baker
Sep 06, 2022
Whether you are an Australian living abroad or an expat living in Australia, there are some added complexities when it comes to getting a mortgage. The landscape for expat mortgages…
Ask an Adviser: Should I fix my home loan rate?
Matthew Baker
May 17, 2022
With the Reserve Bank of Australia increasing interest rates in May 2022 for the first time in a decade, many mortgage holders are considering whether to move to a fixed…
Should you buy property in 2021?
Sarah Gonzales
Aug 03, 2021
As Australia’s economic recovery forges ahead, the Australian property market remains a hot topic. For years we have been hearing that the bubble must burst, yet property prices in most…
How to actively manage your mortgage – and why you should.
Matthew Baker
Sep 30, 2020
How long ago did you take out your home loan? Since then, how often have you talked to your lender or broker? If you haven’t kept in touch, you are…
What could the abolishment of stamp duty mean for property purchases in 2020?
Sarah Gonzales
Jul 29, 2020
No one likes a tax, but it’s fair to say that stamp duty is one of the most universally loathed. It was a tax that was essentially meant to be…
Is now the right time to buy property?
Sarah Gonzales
May 21, 2020
There has been a great deal of speculation in the media about the impact of coronavirus on the Australian property market. This was heightened recently, when the Commonwealth Bank announced…
COVID-19: Should I pause my mortgage repayments?
Matthew Baker
Apr 28, 2020
With at least one million Australians currently facing unemployment and many more of us in an uncertain financial position as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, mortgage repayments are a…
Should you switch lenders for your home loan?
Matthew Baker
Oct 14, 2019
With interest rates at an all-time low, property owners can now access some of the best home loan rates we have ever seen. This is encouraging many homeowners and property…
First home opportunity? Has the price drop made it easier for first home buyers?
Andrew Dunbar
Apr 30, 2019
For many in our major cities, buying a first home has long seemed like an impossible dream. As the average house price soared into seven figures, in Sydney and Melbourne…
9 Tips for Healthy Financial Habits
Andrew Dunbar
Feb 20, 2019
Here are our tips for creating healthy financial habits that won’t see you giving up everything you enjoy!
How will the Royal Commission findings impact you?
Andrew Dunbar
Feb 14, 2019
The Royal Commission into Misconduct in the Banking, Superannuation and Financial Services Industry handed down its report on 4th February, and while there was much speculation about tighter lending criteria that…
