Skip to main content
Category

News

Heading for the hills

By Finance Help, News
Younger Australians are striking out in the regions. Where are the hotspots and could it be right for you? People have turned their backs on capital cities in record numbers during the past year, seeking a simpler and cheaper life in regional Australia. COVID-19 has not only unshackled workers from…
Read More

Haven Extras Spring 2021

By Home Lifestyle Tips, News
Home clutter-clearing tips Is your place looking like a tip and you don't know where to start in the uncluttering process? Try these simple ideas on for size and you'll be clutter-clearing like no one's business. 1. One-in, one-out rule When a household full of people keep bringing new things…
Read More

Haven Win Spring 2021

By Competitions, News
While it might feel premature to be talking of Christmas in August, in the spirit of planning ahead we aim to publish the entries in the December edition of Haven. Crying, terrified children and Santa photos go together like honey and a bee. So in preparation for the festive season…
Read More

Monthly Winner for August 2021

By News
Congrats to our August Winner - Brett wins a $500 Coles Myer voucher! We appreciate your feedback, that’s why each month we give our customers who have recently settled a loan the chance to go in the competition to win a small thank-you gift. This month’s winner is Brett, and…
Read More

Cash rate for August remains unchanged at 0.1%

By News
The Reserve Bank today confirmed the official cash rate will remain at 0.10% for the foreseeable future. News of positive inflation last week is seen as a blip due to the economic impacts of the sustained NSW lockdown. The expectation was that the RBA would increase its government bond buying…
Read More

Monthly Winner for July 2021

By News
Congrats to our July Winner - Chris wins a $500 Bunnings voucher! We appreciate your feedback, that’s why each month we give our customers who have recently settled a loan the chance to go in the competition to win a small thank-you gift. This month’s winner is Chris, and he's…
Read More

Will a lower buffer boost your borrowing power?

By News
Now that Australia’s banking regulator has lowered the lenders’ borrowing buffer, more people should be able to borrow more funds to buy their new home. For the last few years Australia’s banking regulator, APRA, has required lenders to use a minimum 7 per cent interest rate when assessing a new…
Read More

Is Spring really the season to sell?

By News
As everyone awakes from winter hibernation, many people’s thoughts turn to selling or buying a home in spring. It’s no surprise. The sun starts shining, the garden bounces back into life, flowers bloom, lawns look lush and green, and homes are once again filled with light and warmth. Chances are…
Read More