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Mortgage basics for beginners
What Are Mortgages and How Do They Work in Australia?
Home loans are not overly complicated, but having a rudimentary understanding of the fundamentals will give you a head start as you set out on the great Aussie home ownership journey.
Georgia Rose
Alan Hartstein
Mortgage Glossary and Home Loan Terminology
Confused by mortgage jargon? This glossary of home loan terminology includes words and phrases first-time buyers are likely to encounter in Australia.
What is Principal and Interest on a Home Loan?
Principal is the amount of money borrowed from a lender; interest is the extra amount charged by lenders in exchange for using their funds.
17 Types Of Home Loans For Buyers, Investors And Property Owners
Know the common home loan types for Australian buyers, investors and property owners so you can choose the best option for you.
Top reads for first-time home buyers
Renting vs Buying in Australia: Which Is Best?
If deciding between renting vs buying in Australia, the best option weighs up the state of the market and your financial circumstances.
How To Buy A House In Australia: 12 Steps To Purchasing Property
The main steps to buying a house or property in Australia include getting your finances in order, seeing how much you can borrow, and choosing the right mortgage lender.
How to Save for a House Deposit
How you save for a deposit and how long it takes you will be a good indicator not only of how well you manage your finances but how much you can realistically afford in regular mortgage repayments.
How To Get A Home Loan
The home loan application process can be thorny. Here’s how to approach it.
Aaron Bell