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No Deposit Home Loans: What Are They and How Do They Work?
With housing prices at an all-time high, and lenders less willing to sign off on loans, the dream of home ownership can often feel out of reach for many young …
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Written by Kylie Thompson
• 26/03/2021 • 6 minute read
The First Home Loan Deposit Scheme (FHLDS): Everything You Need to Know
A suburban home with a lush front yard, a white picket fence, maybe even a golden retriever behind it? When you hear ‘The Great Australian Dream’ what comes to your …
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Written by Angelica Silva
• 26/03/2021 • 11 minute read
How to Find a Home Loan with a Good Interest Rate
If you’re looking into home loan interest rates then you’re not alone! Buying a house has long been considered part of the great Australian dream. According to data from a …
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Written by Katie Douglass
• 26/03/2021 • 6 minute read
WARNING: Do you really need a loan today?*
It can be expensive to borrow small amounts of money and borrowing may not solve your money problems.
Check your options before you borrow:
- For information about other options for managing bills and debts, call 1800 007 007 from anywhere in Australia to talk to a free and independent financial counsellor.
- Talk to your electricity, gas, phone or water provider to see if you can work out a payment plan.
- If you are on government benefits, ask if you can receive an advance from Centrelink: www.humanservices.gov.au/advancepayments.
The Australian Government's MoneySmart website shows you how small amount loans work and suggests other options that may help you.
*This statement is an Australian Government requirement under the National Consumer Credit Protection Act 2009.