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For most Aussies, the hardest part of getting into the market is the deposit hurdle. Even with the extension of the federal Home Guarantee Scheme meaning young buyers only need a 5 per cent deposit, ...

The homebuilding boss says it is a myth that people need a 20 per cent deposit to get into a home. Under Keystart, first homebuyers in WA can buy a home with a 2 per cent deposit and avoid mortgage ...

Ubank’s new Flex and Neat loans allow eligible owner-occupiers and investors to buy with a 10% deposit and no LMIon loans up ...

Is the mortgage market turbulence getting you down? Have you got a mortgage-related question you need answering? Email in and we’ll get one of our experts to reply. Nick Mendes, mortgage technical ...

A major Aussie bank has completely upended the country’s loan sector with a new move that could be great for borrowers. UBank has scrapped LMI for its special 10 per cent deposit scheme. The new 10 ...

For many aspiring homeowners, the largest hurdle is saving enough for a deposit. A less-widely-discussed solution is a mortgage deposit gift from parents. When properly managed, this can help ...