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What a difference a few weeks can make. In September, the Fujitsu Mortgage Stress Survey (a rolling survey of 26,000 consumers) reported, "Mortgage stress relief for many as unemployment stays low, but rate rises will have an impact on some households."

Home loan shock: beware traps in the fine print

When Money reader Phil took out a home loan with ING Direct back in 2006, the contract he signed was very different to the contract that’s been handed to him now.

Breaking your mortgage terms: is it worth it?

Homeowners who fixed their rate back in 2007 are paying around $650 a month more on a $300,000 mortgage and probably still have another year of being locked in. Chances are these homeowners have already been dealt the harsh reality that if they break their expensive fixed-rate loan in favour of another, cheaper fixed rate, they’d be no better – if not worse off.

Beware of the home loan small print trap

I’ve had a money reader gripe about redraw which really surprised me, but before I get to that I should explain what redraw is for those who may be hazy about it Redraw is a facility that’s available with most home loans. It allows borrowers to make extra loan repayments when their cash flow allows, and access to the funds whenever, and for whatever, they like. It’s a great feature to have on a loan because it saves you money.

Exit fee free homeloans: are they worth it?

NAB has launched a home loan with no early-exit fees, in response to the federal government’s request to banks early this year.

Small fry takes on on the big banks

BankWest has introduced a new home loan which aims to beat the big banks.

How safe are reverse mortgages?

Reverse mortgages are fine as long as you follow a basic set of rules

How much: changing your home loan may cost $1000

Switching your home loan provider may cost up to $1000 in exit fees, according to figures from online financial comparison provider RateCity.com.au.

Slash your mortgage

Paying off the biggest amount of money you are ever likely to borrow — your home mortgage — is a dream many share. Money has 10 top tips to help make the dream a reality.

Home loan fears

How much safer is a bank loan compared to one sourced from a non-bank? The answer may surprise you

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