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Welcome to RateCity's Mortgage section.
Do you want to know if you're getting a good deal on your current home loan or are you in the market for a new one? RateCity allows you to search, compare and apply for more than 2000 home loans. All you have to do is complete the mortgage form at the top of this page to receive immediate results, or head straight to one of our popular searches found at the base of this page.
If you would like to get some help completing the home loans form or learn more about the mortgage market, get tips and information, then read our Mortgage Guide. Not only is this a step by step guide to help you stay on track, it has a useful checklist of costs so you don't get stung. Lastly, keep up-to-date with the latest information regarding tips, interest rate rises and any other mortgage related news at RateCity's Mortgage News space.
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Mortgages Guide
RateCity's Mortgage Guide provides you with tips and useful information on what to consider when purchasing a mortgage.
We understand how important it is that you find the right mortgage as not only will you be able to rest assured with the confidence of knowing that you have made the right decision but you may also be able to save money in the long term.
Our Mortgage Guide offers the most up-to-date information, hints and tips and all you need to know about mortgages and what you need to be aware of throughout the entire process of purchasing a mortgage. Whether you want to know about mortgage repayments and how they are calcuated, the fees involved with getting a mortgage or different features available with some home loans, you are in the right place.
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Mortgage Articles
Read definitions on a range of mortgage and home loan terms . This is a must for anyone who needs help to decipher the difference between advertised rates and real rates, learn what an lvr is or whether an offset account might be of use to you! Find an article from the list below to get your started.
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Popular Home Loan Searches
Low Doc Home Loans
These loans are a type of mortgage that is available for people who cannot prove their income and cannot provide all of the required documentation for standard home loans such as tax returns and pay slips. If you are self employed, have a bad credit rating or do not work full-time this type of loan may be suitable.
Find a low doc mortgage
Variable Rate Investment Property
This type of mortgage will see interest rates change as the market fluctuates. If you are comfortable with this feature and are searching for a loan to fund an investment property then the link below will provide you with a wide range of suitable products to choose from.
Fixed Rate Investment Property
Fixed Rate mortgages are a good option for borrowers who are not comfortable with their interest rates changing each month. This added security can be a relief, particularly if you wish to adhere to a consistent repayment strategy.
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Popular Home Loan Searches
Variable Rate Mortgages
Variable mortgages are the market standard. By applying for a variable rate mortgage, your interest rate will move along with the market rate, so you may find your repayments changing many times a year. Click on the link below to start comparing today!
Find a variable rate loan
Fixed Rate Mortgages
If you are the type of person who enjoys a degree of financial certainty then a fixed rate is the way to go. Knowing that your monthly repayments won't be affected by economic conditions can also provide you with security and the ability to budget carefully.
Find a fixed rate loan
Low Interest Home Loans
Search, compare and apply for low interest home loans to find the most affordable mortgages in Australia. Often these are introductory home loans that provide a discounted interest rate for the beginning of the loan.
Compare low rate mortgages
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Latest Mortgage News
Downsize your house expenses, not you...
Feb 20, 2012The rising cost of living is pushing more homeowners to the brink, with around one in 10 Australians forced to downsize their home last year to reduce living expenses, new research has revealed.
Is it the right time to fix your home...
Feb 17, 2012The mere mention of the words 'rate rise' sends many homeowners into a spin, as they debate the long-term financial benefits of fixing their rate compared to riding out the variable rate rollercoas...
The world's most expensive real estate
Feb 16, 2012It's been another gloomy year for the Australian property market, marked by falling house prices, fewer sales, mortgage interest rate hikes and real estate jobs heavily slashed. But when compared g...
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Latest Mortgage News
How to fake a pay rise
Feb 13, 2012Would you like to increase your disposable income by 5 to 10 percent, but can't convince your employer that you deserve a pay rise? There may be another way to beef up your spending (or saving) mon...
Get on top of your finances with 3 si...
Feb 13, 2012If the festive season has left you feeling a little flat, financially, there are a few tools to get you back on top of your budget and in control of your money.
Switching banks – why should you bother?
Feb 12, 2012With ANZ and Westpac Bank's decision to raise mortgage rates independently of the Reserve Bank, lifting standard variable rates by 6 and 10 basis points respectively, RateCity estimates that around...
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Latest Mortgage News
The real cost of buying a home
Feb 06, 2012You may have a vague idea of the fees and charges associated with buying a home, but many first-home buyers are caught by surprise by the hidden cost of becoming a homeowner.
What will another rate cut mean for you?
Feb 05, 2012The Prime Minister last week joined the chorus of voices calling on the Reserve Bank of Australia to drop interest rates further, but it may not have been necessary – the general consensus by econo...
Could you save a packet with a package?
Feb 02, 2012Home owners are flocking to 'package loans' combining a mortgage, transaction account and credit card all with the one lender – but are they all that they're cracked up to be?