Finance, explained
Guides and insights from the Start Finance team to help you borrow smarter.
7 June 2024 Β· 12 min read
What Should Be Your First Step Towards Home Ownership?
From saving a deposit and working out what you can borrow, to settlement and life after you move in β the true essentials of buying your first property.
Read article β10 May 2024 Β· 11 min
Comparing Home Loan Rates: What Factors to Consider?
Why the advertised rate is only half the story β and the fees, features, loan term and LVR that actually decide what your home loan costs.
Read article β4 April 2024 Β· 11 min
Understanding Home Loans: What Should You Know
Fixed, variable, split, principal and interest, interest-only β what each one means, what they cost, and how to manage your loan once you have it.
Read article β27 February 2024 Β· 9 min
What's Australia's Economic Outlook for 2024 Like?
GDP, inflation, interest rates and the roadblocks ahead β plus what it all means for borrowers and the role of mortgage brokers.
Read article β4 February 2024 Β· 13 min
Future of Australian Real Estate
Property trends, the potential of new technology, environmental risk and where the investment opportunities are emerging across Australia.
Read article β16 January 2024 Β· 6 min
How Is AI Shaping the Mortgage Brokerage Industry?
Faster processing and sharper risk assessment β but can technology replace the human touch? A look at where the industry is heading.
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