For many Australian homeowners financially impacted by COVID-19, pushing pause on mortgage repayments has been a helpful option. For others, extending their loan term or reducing repayments has provided some much-needed financial and personal relief. But as we start to see an improvement in the current situation – and some definite “light at the end of the tunnel” – now is a great time to reassess your financial situation and put in place some plans to get back on track financially.
Topics: Financial Health, finance health check, Financial Advice, Covid-19, Mortgage Finance
Good nutrition has never been more important than right now. Maintaining a healthy diet is a vital part of supporting a strong immune system, one that is able to fight off infections. Understandably, in the face of a crisis, many of us reach for the junk food rather than a healthy snack. To help you stay focused on making health a priority in these challenging times, here are three steps you can take to keep good nutrition top of mind.
Topics: Health and Wellbeing, Mental Health, health and safety, Covid-19
The world is reeling from the impact of Covid-19: Not only can it make us sick, it can threaten our very livelihood too. Already, there are Australians concerned about meeting their financial commitments, dealing with a drop in income as work hours reduce or facing total job loss. If you have been impacted by these events due to the current crisis, there are options that can help.
Topics: Debt Consolidation, Refinancing Options, Budgeting, interest only loans, Home Loan Advice, refixing, Covid-19, Mortgage Holiday, Mortgage Finance
The outbreak of the Coronavirus is without doubt a human tragedy, affecting millions of people worldwide. But it also has a significant impact on the global economy and the way we do business. Understandably, businesses are having to adapt the way they work, moving towards more online and remote work. In the real estate space, mortgage lenders have been quick to announce specific mortgage relief and hardship policies to support those affected by the outbreak, while real estate agents now offer virtual tours of properties for sale and online auctions are the new norm.
Topics: Home Loan Advice, Home loan pre-approval, Buying a property in Australia, Covid-19, Mortgage Finance
In these uncertain times, many of us are wondering how we’re going to weather the financial implications of COVID-19. Home owners especially may want to consider ways to reduce home loan expenses to help ease their financial burden at this time. Whether it’s refinancing to a lower interest rate or extending your loan term, a home loan deferral or moving to an interest only loan, there’s no better time than right now to review your mortgage and consider these 4 ways you could reduce your home loan expenses.
Topics: Home Loan Advice, Home loan pre-approval, Buying a property in Australia, Covid-19, Home Loan expenses
