by APS Benefits | Aug 3, 2022 | Saving
It’s not easy saving for a home deposit! A report by Domain revealed that saving for an entry-house for a couple aged between 25 and 34 will now take 11 months longer annually across capital cities, taking a total of 5 years and 8 months. Saving enough for a home...
by APS Benefits | Aug 3, 2022 | Financial Wellbeing
Millions of Australians are hurting due to the increasing cost of living and rising interest rates. The 1.8% rise in prices in the June quarter pushed annual inflation to 6.1%. The price of groceries, bills and other essentials continues to rise. In an effort to...
by APS Benefits | Jul 21, 2022 | Home Finance
Interest rates are on the rise! You may not be feeling it yet, but with further increases expected, you may need to start making some changes now that will protect your future finances. Although we can’t say for sure what the future holds for interest rates, ANZ...
by APS Benefits | Apr 29, 2022 | Home Finance
According to Domain, it takes a young couple on an average income, eight years and one month of saving to reach a 20 per cent deposit for a Sydney house worth $900K. In Melbourne, it takes six and a half years on average and nearly five years in Brisbane. With...
by APS Benefits | Mar 4, 2022 | Home Finance
Who is a Mortgage Broker? A Mortgage Broker helps you in the process of financing your loan. They work with lenders to find the right home loan to suit your needs. Generally, a Mortgage Broker will start by sitting down with you to learn about your goals and...