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Home Loan Variable: 5.18% (5.38%*) • Home Loan Fixed: 4.95% (5.40%*) • Fixed: 4.95% (5.40%*) • Variable: 5.18% (5.38%*) • Investment IO: 5.29% (7.29%*) • Investment PI: 5.19% (7.28%*)

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This article is a playful and dark look at the etymology and roots of the word Principal – the “The Original Sin of Borrowing”. It

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The Etymology and Existential Saga of the Mortgage, or ‘Death Pledge’

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Common First Home Buyer Mistakes (And How to Avoid Them)

There are costs associated with buying a property that requires discipline, vigilance, and careful planning. In this article we discuss common first buyer money-traps and

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Download our 40-page First Home Buyer Guide. The book includes a large amount of information that will guide you during the buying process, and it provides you with information on your various finance options.

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Selected Multiple Lenders (Fixed)

Interest*

4.95%

Comparison*

5.40%

5.09%

7.00%

5.14%

5.71%

5.19%

7.32%

Selected Multiple Lenders (Variable)

Interest*

5.18%

Comparison*

5.38%

5.19%

5.20%

5.19%

5.21%

5.24%

5.30%

Selected BIg-4 Lenders (Variable)

Interest*

5.54%

Comparison*

5.55%

5.64%

6.02%

5.69%

5.73%

Selected Invest Products (IO)

Interest*

5.29%

Comparison*

7.29%

5.38%

5.58%

5.45%

5.70%

5.49%

5.52%

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Over the past couple of years, Laura has been an incredible support while I worked towards buying my first home. She was always happy to answer my questions, helped me understand my options as a first home buyer, and would check in from time to time to see how I was tracking. Her advice and encouragement made a big difference, and now I’m finally about to move into my new home next week! I’m so grateful for her guidance throughout the journey—highly recommend working with her.

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I can’t thank Laura enough for all her help with buying my first investment property. I did not know what to expect going in, but she walked me through the whole process step by step and made everything feel so much easier.She was super patient, explained things in a way that actually made sense, and was always there to answer my (many) questions.I learned a lot along the way and felt really supported from start to finish. If you're looking for someone who really knows their stuff and genuinely cares, I highly recommend Laura!

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Laura was an absolute lifesaver for me and my wife. Our original mortgage broker ghosted us right before settlement, but a friend recommended Laura and she jumped in straight away. Even with the tight deadline, she made everything feel doable and kept us calm the whole way through.

She really knew her stuff, explained everything clearly, and helped us get across the line in time to buy our dream home. We’re so grateful we found her—highly recommend!

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The Etymology of Principal – “The Original Sin of Borrowing”

The Etymology and Existential Saga of the Mortgage, or ‘Death Pledge’

Common First Home Buyer Mistakes (And How to Avoid Them)

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