Buying a property is one of the biggest investments many people will make in their lives. Understanding the different insurances that can protect your mortgage is an important step in not only getting your property transaction right now but protecting yourself in case of future events that may affect your ability to pay your mortgage. Do you have the right protection for your loan?
With so much uncertainty surrounding who now has more control over setting mortgage interest rates – the Reserve Bank or the banks – it might be timely to think about your loans and whether they are structured to suit your needs into the future. One of the most obvious considerations for your home mortgage is whether a fixed or variable rate loan is best for you. An article that clearly explains the pros and cons of fixed and variable rate loans.
Peer to Peer, or ‘P2P’, lending is a method of bringing borrowers and lenders together without a traditional financial institution to act as intermediary. This increasingly popular form of lending takes advantage of the internet to connect individuals who have money to lend with those who require funding for any reputable need. Is this the future of banking?
The Government has announced a $17.6 billion stimulus package to support the economy as we brace for the impact of the Coronavirus.
The Reserve Bank of Australia is widely tipped to reduce interest rates again to historic lows. Easton Wealth economist Emmanuel Calligeris explores the impact.