Finance

A changing industry presents opportunities to review the way brokers deliver ongoing value to customers, says UNO CEO Anthony Justice.

With our states in and out of lockdown, and many of us spending more time at home, Aussies have been rushing to 'spring clean' their home loan. Why? Because Aussies are realising that staying just a little more active on their home loan can mean some seriously big savings.

“Oftentimes our conveyancer was atrocious with her availability and guiding us as first home owners through the process, so UNO would act in that role.”

Will investors continue to slay in 2018 or is it finally the time for first home buyers to capture a piece of the property market?

As the COVID-19 crisis subdues the economy, many people are losing their jobs or having their hours and incomes cut. Fortunately, the government is offering financial assistance to help people through the tough times. Here’s what you need to know.

Most Australians think they’ll own their homes outright by the time they retire, but a new report details how mortgage debt among older Australians blew out by 600% between 1987 and 2015.

Your home loan is likely going to be the biggest debt you have in your life. Getting it repaid quickly frees up your money for other things.

Fintech companies are leading the digital revolution. From splitting the bill with friends to buying your first home, fintechs are disrupting traditional models to bring customers a better user experience. Here are six local disruptors to look out for.

Australian credit history files are maintained by VEDA. On request, VEDA will provide a copy of your credit history to yourself or any third party you authorise.

A bad credit report could prevent you from accessing home loan products. All is not lost though, as there are several things you can do to repair your credit.

Working with mortgage brokers offers you access to an array of home loan products and lenders. However, you may be wary of the fees your broker charges. This breakdown will tell you everything you need to know.

With restrictions easing, we are slowly seeing the return of potential buyers attending live auctions and viewings which means there is more competition when it comes to selling your home. test

The COVID-19 crisis hit Jeremy Fleming and his company Stagekings harder and faster than most other businesses.

The RBA’s recent commentary is a sobering bulletin for all property investors

Kit homes aren’t the same as regular new builds. Instead of building from scratch, you construct a kit home using prefabricated parts. However, many lenders are wary of kit homes and may not offer you the home loan product you want.

Yes, we will do our best to help you organise finance to ease the stress in that anxious period between buying and selling a home.

Use UNO’s Stamp Duty Calculator for a guide on stamp duty costs.

While other events this week may have blindsided us (Super Bowl, anyone?), the RBA’s decision to keep rates on hold did not. On top of today’s announcement, here are some other signifiers that might suggest it’s time to check your home loan rate.

Running a small business is difficult enough without having to chase up payments or worry about contract terms. Colin Porter’s CreditorWatch helps business owners improve their cash flow without having to pick up the phone and chase idle contractors.

Here is our cheat sheet to help you get started on some of those tasks and finally get some of those pesky jobs you’ve been putting off, done — and maybe even help you save a few bucks in the process.