Understanding home loans can leave homeowners hesitant to explore potentially significant financial advantages. At Finance First, your Rockhampton mortgage broker, we're here to guide you through the process. We speak your language and are committed to busting those myths to work closely with you to find the most suitable solution…
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Mortgages: Latest News
Congrats to our April Winner — Jayden 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 Jayden, and they’ve…
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Feeling the pressure from your current home loan rates? Rest assured, you're not alone. As of March 2024, the average interest rates were recorded at 6.82% p.a. for variable rates, 6.48% p.a. for one-year fixed rates, and 6.37% p.a. for two-year fixed rates. Many homeowners are finding themselves tied to…
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The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) has decided to again hold the official cash rate at 4.35%. The decision to maintain the cash rate follows relatively stable inflation rates over the last quarter.
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Congrats to our March Winner — Kathryn 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 Kathryn, and they’ve…
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As housing affordability continues to put home ownership beyond the grasp of many Australians, we chat with two friends who pooled resources to make the dream of having their own home a reality. Our lead story explores the ins and outs of turning to mates to help get a foothold…
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Your way to buying your dream home feels more like a hurdle than a straight road. You might find yourself stuck, unable to make a move because you’re unsure how much you can borrow or not yet familiar with all the terms on housing mortgage. Or worse, you might miss…
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Congrats to our February Winner — Markus 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 Markus, and they’ve…
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The property market in early 2024 presents a landscape filled with opportunities yet fraught with uncertainties with property values continuing their upward march and the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) holding interest rates steady. On one hand, it provides a degree of predictability for mortgage repayments in the near term.…
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In its first meeting of the year, The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) has decided to again hold the official cash rate at 4.35%. The decision to maintain the cash rate follows the release of data last week which showed the annual inflation rate is falling faster than expected. This…
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