November 13, 2024
Self-Employed Home Loans: How to Apply
You're ready to apply for a home loan and you know you're lender wants to see your payslips and tax returns... But what if your income comes from your own…
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November 13, 2024
Conveyancing Fees Explained: How Much Do They Cost?
You've got your sights set on your dream property and you've planned out your budget; but have you factored in conveyancing fees? Conveyancers guide you through the legalities of buying…
November 11, 2024
Can You Have Multiple Offset Accounts For Your Home Loan?
Offset accounts offer a convenient and flexible way to save money on interest and pay off your home loan faster. Whether you're thinking about refinancing your home loan or simply…
November 11, 2024
Should You Use An Offset Account or Pay Off Your Mortgage Early?
For many Australians, purchasing a home is the most important investment you'll make in your lifetime. Not only is your property a significant financial asset, it is also an investment…
September 20, 2024
Home Loan Pre-Approval: How to get Pre-Approved & How Long Does it Take?
Pre-approval is the first step for many when starting their house hunting journey. While not necessary, pre-approval can help reduce stress and give you an indication of your borrowing power,…
September 17, 2024
How to Pay Off Your Mortgage Faster: Tips to Becoming Mortgage Free
The average monthly mortgage in Australia is $636,597 and after multiple interest rate increases, many households are feeling the pinch with their monthly repayments. Fortunately, there are a few things…
May 20, 2024
Should I Refinance My Home Loan?
Refinancing your home loan can help you reach your financial goals sooner. It’s also more straightforward than most people think. Given the growing cost of living pressures, many homeowners and…
May 20, 2024
Common Refinancing Mistakes to Avoid
Refinancing your home loan can save you tens of thousands of dollars for your loan term. After weighing the pros and cons and deciding that refinancing your home loan is the right choice, you’re well on…
May 20, 2024
When Can I Refinance a Home Loan?
There is no precise formula for calculating when you should refinance your home. It will always depend on several variables and your circumstances. The home loan market never stands still.…
March 15, 2023
Can You Refinance a Fixed Loan?
When you fix your home loan, you enter into a contract agreement where your interest rates and repayments are locked in for a certain amount of time. If you decide…
February 16, 2023
What is Refinancing?
What is refinancing a home loan? If you are looking to save some money on your home loan, it may be that you have to look for an entirely new…
December 15, 2022
What Happens to My Redraw When I Refinance?
Refinancing is becoming an increasingly more popular solution for Australians looking to save some money on their home loan. However, within the process of refinancing, there are several elements of…
September 20, 2024
Home Loan Pre-Approval: How to get Pre-Approved & How Long Does it Take?
Pre-approval is the first step for many when starting their house hunting journey. While not necessary, pre-approval can help reduce stress and give you an indication of your borrowing power,…
July 5, 2024
How Much Do You Need for a House Deposit?
One of the first things you'll need to consider before applying for a home loan is the amount you need to save for a deposit. Your initial deposit will affect…
March 29, 2023
Renting vs Buying a Property in Australia in 2023
When looking to find a home to call your own, it always seems to come down to the debate between renting vs buying; whether it is for your financial and…
November 17, 2022
How Long Does a Pre-Approval Take?
Securing pre-approval for a home loan is an important step in the home buying journey. If you have all your documents prepared and your lender isn’t too busy, it may…
August 17, 2022
First Home Owners Grant (FHOG) Guide
What is the First Home Owners Grant (FHOG)? If you're a prospective first home owner, the first home owners grant (FHOG), also known as the first home buyers grant, presents…
January 25, 2024
Renovating SMSF Property: Can You Make Big Improvements?
The world of self managed super fund property investment has become a popular avenue for members, boasting the potential for high returns and long term capital growth. But those already…
October 17, 2023
NDIS Housing Design Guidelines: The 4 Categories of SDA Design
Specialist Disability Accommodation or SDA is a specialised type of housing that is designed to support those with extreme functional impairment or high support needs. To be an SDA dwelling…
September 22, 2023
Living In Your SMSF Property When You Are Retired: Can You Do It And How?
You're finally reaching your retirement phase: you may have been one of the forward planners who has decided to buy property through their self managed superannuation fund (SMSF). Now you…
September 13, 2023
How To Build NDIS Funded Housing For Investment
The National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) provides funding for eligible participants to access specially designed homes, apartments, or shared accommodation with specific disability support features. Despite the significant need for…
November 13, 2024
Conveyancing Fees Explained: How Much Do They Cost?
You've got your sights set on your dream property and you've planned out your budget; but have you factored in conveyancing fees? Conveyancers guide you through the legalities of buying…
November 11, 2024
Can You Have Multiple Offset Accounts For Your Home Loan?
Offset accounts offer a convenient and flexible way to save money on interest and pay off your home loan faster. Whether you're thinking about refinancing your home loan or simply…
November 11, 2024
Should You Use An Offset Account or Pay Off Your Mortgage Early?
For many Australians, purchasing a home is the most important investment you'll make in your lifetime. Not only is your property a significant financial asset, it is also an investment…
September 17, 2024
How to Pay Off Your Mortgage Faster: Tips to Becoming Mortgage Free
The average monthly mortgage in Australia is $636,597 and after multiple interest rate increases, many households are feeling the pinch with their monthly repayments. Fortunately, there are a few things…
August 13, 2024
Redraw Vs Offset Account: Key Differences You Need to Know
Refinancing or entering into a new home loan? Any opportunity to lower your interest payments will likely appeal to you; you may already be comparing the benefits of an offset…
June 10, 2022
In a surprise move by the RBA to increase interest rates by 0.50% p.a., Homestar Finance announces its new home loan rates
With the rising fuel, food, and energy prices, consumers are becoming more careful with their spending wherever possible. At Homestar Finance, we aim to help our customers save every bit…
September 14, 2021
Homestar Finance announced as principal sponsor of Sydney Thunder BBL
Sydney Thunder is proud to announce that Homestar Finance, a multiple award-winning online home loan lender, has invested in some of the Big Bash League’s most prestigious real estate . . . as Principal Partner of Sydney Thunder for BBL|11 and onwards – their logo…
March 17, 2021
Homestar Finance hits lending market new low rate
The nation’s home loan rate war has intensified with one lender now offering up the lowest two-year fixed interest rate in the market. Australia’s mortgage rate war has intensified with…
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