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Open banking – what is it and how could it help you?
A new way to quickly and securely share your banking data could help you take more control of your finances. With all the news about
Be mortgage-free by your 50s
Some tips and tricks to paying off your home loan sooner. Buying a home is likely the most significant financial transaction you’ll ever make. So
Is it time for a digital detox?
Have you just spent hours of your festive break scrolling, scrolling, scrolling? It’s a fact that spending too much time staring at the small screen
Monthly Winner for February 2021
Congrats to our February Winner – Zach wins an Apple watch! We appreciate your feedback, that’s why each month we give our customers who have
First RBA meeting for 2021 leaves cash rate unchanged at 0.1%
Today the RBA met for the first time in 2021 and have decided to leave the cash rate unchanged at 0.10%. Our central bank will
Monthly Winner for January 2021
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Monthly Winner for December 2020
Congrats to our December Winner – Johannes wins a $500 Coles Myer voucher! We appreciate your feedback, that’s why each month we give our customers
RBA’s cash rate for December unchanged at 0.1%
After a challenging year, the RBA has met for the final time in 2020 and decided to leave the cash rate unchanged. After reducing the
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Why the Government wants to make it easier to get a home loan.
Mortgage approval rules are set to be relaxed to try to help the economy recover from COVID-19. But is this a good thing? To help
Teaching your kids how to manage money.
Mortgage approval rules are set to be relaxed to try to help the economy recover from COVID-19. But is this a good thing? To help
Teaching your kids how to manage money.
Helping your kids get a handle on money can set them up with good habits that last forever. It’s no surprise to learn that the
What does the recession mean for you?
Australia has gone into recession for the first time in 28 years. What effect could it have on you? Australia has had a very good
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Monthly Winner for November 2020
Congrats to our November Winner – Richelle wins a $500 Coles Myer voucher! We appreciate your feedback, that’s why each month we give our customers
The announcement that stops the nation, cash rate decreased to 0.1%
As the country tunes in for the 2020 Melbourne Cup, the cash rate decision for November has been announced and rates have been cut. In
Monthly Winner for October 2020
Congrats to our October Winner – Shell wins a $500 Bunnings voucher! We appreciate your feedback, that’s why each month we give our customers who
RBA’s cash rate for October unchanged at 0.25%
The Reserve Bank of Australia has today kept the cash rate at 0.25% for the 7th straight meeting in a row. The RBA was widely
Monthly Winner for September 2020
Congrats to our September Winner – Karen wins an Apple watch! We appreciate your feedback, that’s why each month we give our customers who have
RBA cash rate for September remains unchanged at 0.25%
The Reserve Bank of Australia has today kept the cash rate at 0.25% for the sixth straight meeting in a row. The RBA will be
Haven Extras Spring 2020
After most of us were forced into a gentler, slower pace of life due to COVID-19 restrictions, the idea that we’re hard up against
JobKeeper, home loan holidays and mortgage stress: What happens next?
If you are experiencing mortgage stress, now’s the time to get on the front foot with your lender. As your mortgage broker, we can help
At your expense: Why taking control of your living expenses is more important than ever
A combination of tighter home loan lending regulations and the uncertainty in our new COVID world have made looking after your living expenses an essential
Take the stage: How to stage your house for sale, on a DIY budget
If you’re planning on selling or renting your home, a little styling effort can make a big difference to the financial outcome. It’s not rocket
Haven Win Spring 2020
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Monthly Winner for August 2020
Congrats to our August Winner – John wins an Apple watch! We appreciate your feedback, that’s why each month we give our customers who have
Monthly Winner for July 2020
Congrats to our July Winner – Courtney wins an Apple watch! We appreciate your feedback, that’s why each month we give our customers who have
RBA’s cash rate for August is unchanged at 0.25%
As expected, the Reserve Bank of Australia kept the cash rate at 0.25% at its meeting today as the country continues to deal with the
RBA’s cash rate for July remains unchanged at 0.25%
The RBA has announced that the cash rate will remain unchanged for July with rates remaining at 0.25%. The RBA is mindful of rising concerns
HomeBuilder, what you need to know
If you have been thinking about building a new home or carrying out an extension or renovation, now might be the time to meet with
