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Online lenders vs online mortgage brokers compared
Learn the difference between a mortgage broker and a mortgage lender, including pros, cons, costs, and which option may suit your home loan needs best.
17 Dec 2025
How long does mortgage pre approval last?
Find out how long pre-approval lasts and how you can find your new home with confidence with loans.com.au
17 Dec 2025
Have you had a home loan health check?
Make sure your mortgage still works for you. Compare rates, features, and fees with a simple home loan health check.
01 Dec 2025
How much do Australians spend on rent?
According to the latest Domain Rental Report, asking rents in Australia across most capital cities have shown signs of stalling or declining. Although there are still rent increases in most capital cities, they were not at the rate previously forecasted.
28 Nov 2025
How does a property auction work?
Buying at auction can be fast-paced and competitive. This guide covers auction rules, common terminology, pre-auction preparation, and smart bidding tactics to help you secure a property at the right price.
28 Nov 2025
Average House Prices in Australia
The steadily growing house prices can be attributed to several factors including inflation, population growth, supply and demand, interest rates, and tax policies, to name a few.
17 Nov 2025
How to make an offer on a house
Making an offer on a house is the first step to getting the ball rolling in the home buying process, and doing it right can help you succeed in doing so. If you’ve found your dream home and are ready to buy, here’s a few tips on putting an offer down.
31 Oct 2025
Buying a townhouse pros and cons
Townhouses can be an affordable option for buyers who want the benefits of a house but don't want to live in an apartment.
12 Sep 2025
Average Australian Mortgage Size in 2025
According to the latest lending indicators from the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS), the average mortgage size for owner-occupier dwellings is $631,000 as of June 2025. Values have decreased by $29,000 from March 2025. However, compared to June of last year, the average mortgage size has increased by $47,000 or 7.44%.
11 Sep 2025
First Home Buyers & Owners Grant Calculator
Find out if you qualify for a First Home Owners Grant (FHOG) with the loans.com.au FHOG calculator.
Home equity calculator
Use our equity calculator below to estimate how much equity you are able to access.
Home loan calculator
Our home loan calculator helps you estimate what your mortgage repayments could be. Our calculator allows you to choose repayment frequency, loan term, extra repayments and more.
Refinance calculator
Paying too much interest on your home loan? Use our refinance calculator as a general guide to find out how much you could save by switching to loans.com.au
Stamp duty calculator
Use this calculator to work out how much stamp duty you will need to pay, based on the value of your property, location and other factors.
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