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Jul 04

July cash rate remains unchanged at 4.10%

By afg_admin News, RBA Updates

The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) today announced the decision to hold the official cash rate at 4.10%. The decision to keep the official cash rate at 4.10% follows a better-than-expected trend in inflation nationally in last month’s CPI report.

Jun 28

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The Plight of Australians Trapped in a Mortgage Prison

By marketing@top4.com.au News

Australia's financial landscape is marred by an escalating predicament—a growing number of households find themselves ensnared in the confines of mortgage prison, with the recent surge in the official interest rates being transmitted to these burdened individuals. But what does this notion of mortgage prison truly entail? How extensive is…

Jun 09

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Navigating Rates and Property Prices in Rockhampton: A Rising Market with Promising Opportunities

By marketing@top4.com.au News

Rockhampton has been getting attention in recent years due to its rising property prices. While many parts of the country have experienced falling prices, Rockhampton and other regional towns in Queensland have seen a steady increase in property values. This article will explore the attraction of Rockhampton's property market, the…

Jun 06

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RBA cash rate for June increased to 4.10%

By afg_admin News, RBA Updates

Following a surprise increase last month, the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) today again decided to increase the official cash rate by 0.25%. The decision to lift the official cash rate to 4.10% was promoted by the April Consumer Price Index increasing from 6.3% to 6.8% and concerns around the…

Jun 02

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Financial Freedom How to Break Free from Your Mortgage Prison

Financial Freedom: Escape Your Mortgage Prison in 2023

By marketing@top4.com.au News

Are you a "mortgage prisoner"? If you find yourself locked into a home loan with a particular bank and paying more than you should, you may be classified as a "mortgage prisoner." The term refers to borrowers who are unable to switch to a more favourable mortgage deal due to…

May 17

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Welcome to the Winter edition of Haven

By afg_admin Home Lifestyle Tips, News

Are you one of the estimated 800,000 Australians soon coming off a low, fixed-rate home loan, meaning a higher, variable rate is in your near future? We speak to a couple who found themselves looking down the barrel of this situation, bringing with it significant levels of mortgage stress. A…

May 10

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How to Avoid High Variable Rates on Your Home Loan?

By marketing@top4.com.au News

Are you one of the many homeowners who will soon be facing a rate hike as their fixed rate period comes to an end? If so, waiting until your fixed rate period ends and your loan reverts to a high variable rate can cost you big-time, with rate hikes of…

May 08

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Monthly Winner for May 2023

By afg_admin Competitions, News

Congrats to our May Winner – Madushika wins a $500 Good Guys gift 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 Madushika,…

May 02

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RBA cash rate for May increased to 3.85%

By afg_admin News, RBA Updates

Following a pause last month, the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) today decided to increase the official cash rate by 0.25% to 3.85%. Whilst headline inflation eased to 7% during the March quarter, it remains well beyond the RBA’s target range of 2-3%.

May 02

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Standard Variable Loans – An Ultimate Guide to Getting the Best Deal

By marketing@top4.com.au Business Loan Help, News

With so many different types of loans available, it can be tough to know which one is right for us. In this article, we'll take a closer look at Standard Variable Loans and help you understand if they're the right choice for you. What Are Standard Variable Loans? A Standard…

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July cash rate remains unchanged at 4.10%

The Plight of Australians Trapped in a Mortgage Prison

Navigating Rates and Property Prices in Rockhampton: A Rising Market with Promising Opportunities

RBA cash rate for June increased to 4.10%

Financial Freedom: Escape Your Mortgage Prison in 2023

Welcome to the Winter edition of Haven

How to Avoid High Variable Rates on Your Home Loan?

Monthly Winner for May 2023

RBA cash rate for May increased to 3.85%

Standard Variable Loans – An Ultimate Guide to Getting the Best Deal

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