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5 Smart Ways to Pay Off Your Mortgage Faster (Without Feeling the Pinch)

24 June 2026

Paying off your mortgage sooner doesn’t always require drastic lifestyle changes. Here are five simple strategies that can make a big difference over time: 1. Switch to Fortnightly Repayments By paying half your monthly repayment every two weeks, you effectively make an extra repayment each year. 2. Use Your Offset

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Interest Rates Explained: What They Mean for Your Mortgage Right Now

18 June 2026

Interest rates are one of the biggest factors affecting your home loan—but they can also be confusing. Fixed vs Variable Rates Variable rates can move up or down depending on market conditions Fixed rates lock in your repayments for a set period Each option has its pros and cons depending

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What Happens After Settlement? A Homeowner’s First 90 Days Guide

11 June 2026

a { text-decoration: none; color: #464feb; } tr th, tr td { border: 1px solid #e6e6e6; } tr th { background-color: #f5f5f5; } Congratulations—your loan has settled and your property is officially yours! While it’s an exciting milestone, many homeowners aren’t

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Understanding Borrowing Power After the Latest Rate Hike

5 June 2026

Interest rate rises don’t just affect repayments—they also impact how much you can borrow. Why borrowing power changes Lenders assess your ability to repay a loan using a buffer rate above the actual interest rate. As rates rise, this buffer increases, reducing the amount you may be eligible to borrow.

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