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A record 82% of home loans rely on mortgage brokers. Here’s why.

A record 82% of home loans rely on mortgage brokers. Here’s why.

By Network Finance

What does Australia have in common with the United Kingdom and the Netherlands? In all three countries brokers facilitate more than 80% of new mortgages. We explain why.
15.10.26 08:34 AM - Comment(s)
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What does a good home loan rate look like now?

What does a good home loan rate look like now?

By Network Finance

A fourth rate rise for 2026 has just made checking your home loan rate a priority. But what does a ‘good’ rate look like right now? We reveal what’s currently a competitive rate, and how you may be able to land one.
08.10.26 09:06 AM - Comment(s)
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RBA hikes cash rate for fourth time this year, up to 4.60%

RBA hikes cash rate for fourth time this year, up to 4.60%

By Network Finance

Following hikes in February, March and May, this latest 0.25% increase now brings the cash rate to the highest level it’s been in 15 years – since October 2011.

The RBA’s Monetary Policy Board said in a statement that since the previous RBA meeting, some of the upside risks to inflation had been mate...

29.09.26 03:19 PM - Comment(s)
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How you could still negatively gear a rental property

How you could still negatively gear a rental property

By Network Finance

The federal budget introduced major tax reforms for property investors, but it may still be possible to enjoy the potential tax benefits of negative gearing. Here’s how it could be done.
24.09.26 11:48 AM - Comment(s)
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Why holding out for lower prices could hurt first home buyers

Why holding out for lower prices could hurt first home buyers

By Network Finance

In today’s easing market, it may be tempting to wait for property prices to fall further. But it’s a strategy that could see first home buyers left disappointed. We explain why.
17.09.26 09:34 AM - Comment(s)
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