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Merry Christmas! Season’s greetings from all of us to you
The year has flown past, and as our thoughts turn to trees, tinsel and turkey, we’d like to thank all our fantastic clients for your...

Cleara Finance
Dec 21, 20231 min read
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Ho ho ho! The smart move that has 1 in 10 borrowers feeling jolly
Home owners have been battling rising interest rates for over a year and a half now. But a new report reveals the important step some...

Cleara Finance
Dec 14, 20233 min read
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What’s tipped for house prices in 2024?
If buying a home is at the top of your wish list for 2024, don’t miss our rundown on how the property market has fared in 2023 – and why...

Cleara Finance
Dec 7, 20233 min read
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More lenders sign up to low deposit first home buyer scheme
First home buyers with a small deposit now have an even wider range of lenders to choose from. We reveal the latest banks to join the 5%...

Cleara Finance
Nov 30, 20233 min read
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How to manage your home loan over Christmas
It may be called the silly season but a few smart strategies could help you enjoy the festive season this year without missing a beat on...

Cleara Finance
Nov 23, 20233 min read
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The big stretch: should you extend your loan term?
If the November rate hike will seriously stretch your finances, one potential solution may be to extend your loan term. It can ease the...

Cleara Finance
Nov 16, 20233 min read
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RBA increases the cash rate by 25 basis points, up to 4.35%
The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) has increased the official cash rate by 25 basis points, taking it to 4.35%. So just how much will...

Cleara Finance
Nov 7, 20233 min read
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Brokers help settle a record 7-in-10 new mortgages
Mortgage brokers have notched up a new personal best, with seven out of every 10 new mortgages settled thanks to their help! It’s a sure...

Cleara Finance
Nov 2, 20233 min read
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Revealed: the four cities tipped to be future property hotspots
No matter whether you’re in the market for a home or an investment property, it makes financial sense to buy in an area where values are...

Cleara Finance
Oct 26, 20233 min read
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How much can you really save by refinancing?
Not sure what refinancing is all about? You’re not alone. Our quick explainer lets you master the basics and helps you work out how much...

Cleara Finance
Oct 19, 20233 min read
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One-in-three first home buyers use guarantee schemes
Know anyone who wants to buy their first home? A new report confirms that low deposit schemes are getting younger buyers into a place of...

Cleara Finance
Oct 12, 20233 min read
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The one big factor pushing house prices up
Property prices have soared almost 7% this year alone. With the upswing predicted to continue, we unpack what’s driving national housing...

Cleara Finance
Oct 5, 20233 min read
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Flat chat: why units could soon become hot property
Apartments stand out as an affordable choice when it comes to cracking the property market, not to mention downsizing. But a looming...

Cleara Finance
Sep 28, 20233 min read
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3 ways pre-approval can give buyers an edge
There’s a lot to be said for having your home loan pre-approved. But does pre-approval mean you’re putting the cart before the horse?...

Cleara Finance
Sep 21, 20234 min read
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Property market climbs towards new peak
The property market has thumbed its nose at higher interest rates, with values rising almost 5% since March. Here’s why national housing...

Cleara Finance
Sep 14, 20232 min read
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How does your home loan compare?
No change to the cash rate again this month, but lenders’ mortgage rates have been jumping around more than a bunch of toddlers at a...

Cleara Finance
Sep 7, 20232 min read
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Low deposit first home buyers now have $82,000 in equity
First home buyers who bought into the market using the federal government’s 5% deposit scheme have racked up $82,000 in home equity on...

Cleara Finance
Aug 31, 20232 min read
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Help to Buy Scheme set to kick off in 2024
The highly anticipated Help to Buy Scheme will kick off next year, giving more Aussies a chance to score their dream home. Today we’ll...

Cleara Finance
Aug 24, 20233 min read
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More Aussies turn to mortgage brokers for a hand managing hikes
An avalanche of rate hikes over the past 18 months has supersized home loan repayments. But savvy homeowners aren’t panicking. In fact,...

Cleara Finance
Aug 17, 20233 min read
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Sneaky rate hikes – is your lender behind them?
The Reserve Bank (RBA) may have kept the cash rate on hold but that hasn’t stopped some lenders from hiking their variable home loan...

Cleara Finance
Aug 10, 20233 min read
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