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June 19, 2025
Weekly vs Fortnightly vs Monthly Home Loan Repayments
When it comes to paying off your home loan, the frequency of your repayments can make a surprising difference. Whether you’re just starting your mortgage journey or wondering about ways…
June 5, 2025
Top 3 options for funding a home renovation
Dreaming about renovating? Home improvements are a great way to transform your living space, increase property value and improve your lifestyle. However, before you start knocking down walls, it’s a…
June 3, 2025
What is refinancing? The complete guide
Home loan refinancing is a popular financial strategy that many homeowners use to help them take control of their mortgage and finances. It involves moving from an existing home loan…
June 19, 2025
Weekly vs Fortnightly vs Monthly Home Loan Repayments
When it comes to paying off your home loan, the frequency of your repayments can make a surprising difference. Whether you’re just starting your mortgage journey or wondering about ways…
June 5, 2025
Top 3 options for funding a home renovation
Dreaming about renovating? Home improvements are a great way to transform your living space, increase property value and improve your lifestyle. However, before you start knocking down walls, it’s a…
June 3, 2025
What is refinancing? The complete guide
Home loan refinancing is a popular financial strategy that many homeowners use to help them take control of their mortgage and finances. It involves moving from an existing home loan…
December 12, 2024
How To Consolidate Your Debt When Refinancing Your Home Loan
Between credit card debt, car payments and other loans, personal debt can quickly become overwhelming. Making multiple repayments across all your debts each month can put a strain on your…
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…
April 28, 2025
How Much Do You Need for a Home Loan?
Saving for a house deposit can take time, especially as Australian property prices continue to rise. The good news is that if you can be disciplined with your spending, take the time to build a workable budget and research any support options available to…
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…
April 29, 2025
How Much Super Do I Need to Buy an Investment Property?
Superannuation funds have evolved beyond their primary retirement savings role in recent years. Today, many Australians are using their super balances to invest in property. However, this option comes with…
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…
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…
February 24, 2025
Homestar Finance Honoured with Canstar Outstanding Value Award for Variable Home Lender
21 February 2025 Homestar Finance is proud to announce that it has been awarded the prestigious Canstar Outstanding Value Award for Variable Home Lender. This recognition underscores our commitment to…
December 11, 2024
Principal Partner sponsor announcement: Homestar Finance & Sydney Thunder 3-year partnership
Since 2017, Homestar Finance has proudly supported Sydney Thunder, and we are excited to announce the extension of our partnership as a Principal Partner for a further three years. "Sydney…
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…
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