When Grant, a homeowner in his early 40s, and his wife Lisa, first encountered Mates Rates Mortgage Brokers (MRMB) they were initially sceptical. The idea of receiving a...
If the fixed-rate period of your home loan is coming to an end, it can be daunting having to re-evaluate your home loan options and try to find...
In 2024, the age-old question of whether to rent or buy a home in Australia continues to simmer, fueled by fluctuating market conditions, economic uncertainties, and shifting demographics. ...
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In the spirit of mates helping mates, our CEO Trent Lee has created a simple referral program known as the Ambassador Program. Massive interest savings for your network,...
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Responsible lending laws to be scrapped 'The federal government has revealed it will move to overhaul credit practices by scrapping responsible lending obligations under the NCCP. Commonwealth Treasurer...
The RBA also decided to increase the size of the Term Funding Facility and make the facility available for longer. Translation: The RBA is printing more money...
The Board of the Reserve Bank of Australia met today. There were no surprises when it announced it would maintain the cash rate at 25 basis points (i.e. 0.25%). TRANSLATION:...
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