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The rate that stops a nation

April 6, 2010 By Jim Rice Leave a Comment

Forget the Melbourne Cup. It may be the race that stops the nation, but nowadays it’s more the rate that can stop the nation. On the first Tuesday of every month (with the exception of January), the Reserve Bank of Australia determines whether interest rates will go up, down, or stay the same. As 2.30pm More…

April 6, 2010 Jim RiceLeave a Comment 

Filed Under: Money Smarts Tagged With: home-loan-interest-rates, interest-rates

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Ten questions you should ask your lender

March 23, 2010 By Jim Rice Leave a Comment

Ten questions you should ask your lender

Ten questions you should ask your lender
March 23, 2010 By Jim Rice 0 Comments (Edit)

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By Hannah Nicholas

When it comes to home loans, there’s so much for borrowers to know. But choosing the right lender and home loan really can save you thousands of dollars. Here are the 10 must-ask questions every borrower should ask a potential lender.

March 23, 2010 Jim RiceLeave a Comment 

Filed Under: Money Smarts Tagged With: borrowing-strategies, home-loan-interest-rates, housing-market

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Managing your mortgage when baby comes

March 17, 2010 By Jim Rice Leave a Comment

The promise of the pitter patter of little feet is a wonderful and exciting thing for expecting parents. The often-accompanying ringing of cash registers – not so much. A study in 2002 by NATSEM (National Centre for Social and Economic Modelling) revealed at that time, that the cost of raising a child from birth to More…

March 17, 2010 Jim RiceLeave a Comment 

Filed Under: Money Smarts Tagged With: family-and-children, refinancing

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Interest Rate Pain Relief

March 15, 2010 By Jim Rice 3 Comments

A lot of people are disappointed that the official cash interest rate rose by 25 basis points earlier this month. It was somewhat expected, but that’s no consolation to those feeling the pinch as their banks increase their mortgage interest rates by the same 0.25 percent margin. Unfortunately, we expect that rates could rise another More…

March 15, 2010 Jim Rice3 Comments 

Filed Under: Money Smarts Tagged With: interest-rates, rate-rise-strategy

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Turn your home into a duplex – how granny flats have grown up

March 11, 2010 By Jim Rice 5 Comments

Granny flats are no longer just for Granny. They also work for older kids who need their own space, parents that need their own space, or those that could do with some rental income from a paying tenant. With interest rates expected to rise, median property prices up around 12 per cent over the last More…

March 11, 2010 Jim Rice5 Comments 

Filed Under: Money Smarts Tagged With: home-ownership, loan-to-value-ratio, renting-a-property

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The cold, hard truth about interest rates

March 9, 2010 By Jim Rice Leave a Comment

Interest rates are arguably the most important issue facing Australian homeowners. However there is much confusion about who controls interest rates, what factors influence rates and how this affects mortgage repayments. Does Wayne Swan control interest rates? No Wayne Swan does not control interest rates. Nor does Tony Abbott. So who does? The cash interest More…

March 9, 2010 Jim RiceLeave a Comment 

Filed Under: Money Smarts Tagged With: home-loan-interest-rates, interest-rates, rate-rise-strategy

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How easy (or hard) is it to refinance?

March 5, 2010 By Jim Rice Leave a Comment

With the prospect of interest rate rises in 2010, it’s no wonder there is much chatter in the media – and at the weekend barbeque – about refinancing home loans to get a better deal. But what’s involved? And is it really worth the effort? Easier than you think “I don’t think it’s as hard More…

March 5, 2010 Jim RiceLeave a Comment 

Filed Under: Money Smarts Tagged With: honeymoon-loans, refinancing

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Interest-ing Times: Are you expecting a rate change this time around?

February 26, 2010 By Jim Rice 6 Comments

Interest-ing Times: Are you expecting a rate change this time around?

Around this time last month, there was a lot of buzz around about interest rates, with many expecting the Reserve Bank of Australia to increase the cash rate by at least a quarter of a percent.

February 26, 2010 Jim Rice6 Comments 

Filed Under: Money Smarts Tagged With: aussie-news, home-loan-interest-rates, interest-rates

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How much can I save by switching home loans?

February 24, 2010 By Jim Rice Leave a Comment

If, like for many Australians, the recent interest rate rises have inspired you to do some financial soul-searching, you may be considering switching your home loan. It warrants a lot of careful research, but as the numbers show, it is possible to save big. “There’s a fair range of over one per cent difference between More…

February 24, 2010 Jim RiceLeave a Comment 

Filed Under: Money Smarts Tagged With: borrowing-strategies, home-loan-interest-rates

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Surprise relief for homeowners, as Reserve Bank holds interest rates

February 19, 2010 By Jim Rice Leave a Comment

Surprise relief for homeowners, as Reserve Bank holds interest rates

The Reserve Bank of Australia has kept interest rates on hold at 3.75 percent this week, delivering surprise relief for cash-strapped homeowners.

February 19, 2010 Jim RiceLeave a Comment 

Filed Under: Money Smarts Tagged With: home-loan-interest-rates, home-ownership, interest-rates

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