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    Home loans explained

    Interest only vs principal and interest home loans: which is better?

    Lucinda Starr

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    Buying a home

    How to negotiate when buying

    Jemima Baum

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    Home loans explained

    Which home loan is best for you?

    Caitlyn Smith

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    Buying a home

    What types of insurance should you consider when buying a home?

    Caitlyn Smith

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    Home loans explained

    Can Afterpay prevent you from getting a home loan?

    Caitlyn Smith

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    Home loans explained

    Why home loans are rejected

    Caitlyn Smith

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Refinancing

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    When to Refinance your Home Loan: A Tic:Toc Guide

    Diem Tran

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  • How to Refinance Your Home Loan with Tic:Toc: A Step-by-Step Guide

    Caitlyn Smith

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    The Ultimate Guide to Different Types of Refinance Loans

    Caitlyn Smith

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    What you can do with your refinance savings

    Caitlyn Smith

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Buying a home

  • Borrowers face higher bar: stricter home loan serviceability test

    Diem Tran

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    The pros and cons of buying (or renting) a house

    Caitlyn Smith

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    What types of insurance should you consider when buying a home?

    Caitlyn Smith

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    Strata titles and levies – how do they work?

    Caitlyn Smith

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    Can't afford a deposit? Here are 3 other ways to get a foothold in the market

    By Tic:Toc

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Home loans explained

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    What does home equity mean and how does it work?

    Caitlyn Smith

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  • How to Assess Home Loan Features and Interest Rates: A Tic:Toc Guide

    Diem Tran

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    Fixed vs. Variable Home Loans: Which is Better for You?

    Caitlyn Smith

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  • How to maximise your borrowing capacity: a comprehensive guide

    Diem Tran

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  • 5 ways to protect your home loan from interest rate increases

    Diem Tran

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