214 articles written by Liz Seatter
Home loan rate wars reignite as ANZ cuts its lowest variable rate
Australia’s fourth largest lender has cut its lowest variable rate back down to 2.29 per cent, but only for new customers.
Liz Seatter -
24 May, 2022 -
3 min read
60,000 spots for home buyers - what's on offer from the new government
We compare what's been put on the table from the new government to help people buy a home.
Liz Seatter -
23 May, 2022 -
4 min read
The savings accounts coming up trumps post RBA hike
3% is the new highest maximum ongoing rate for young Australians and 1.60% is the new highest ongoing rate for all adults.
Liz Seatter -
20 May, 2022 -
4 min read
Rate hike pain: The average borrower could be paying $443 a month more by Christmas
The average variable borrower could be paying an extra $443 a month on their home loan by Christmas, according to new analysis from RateCity.com.au.
Liz Seatter -
17 May, 2022 -
4 min read
CommBank launches Unloan – how does it compare to other digital lenders?
CBA has today launched Unloan, a new digital home loan lender that offers customers an annual loyalty discount and competitive rates.
Liz Seatter -
17 May, 2022 -
5 min read
D-day for NAB and ANZ variable customers as the cash rate hike bites
Millions of variable rate borrowers will start paying more interest on their mortgages today as two of the big four banks’ rate hikes officially kick in.
Liz Seatter -
13 May, 2022 -
4 min read
CBA to pass on 0.25% hike to 2 million NetBank Saver customers
CBA has announced it will be passing on the full 0.25 per cent rate hike to its 2 million NetBank Saver customers.
Liz Seatter -
13 May, 2022 -
4 min read
Fixed rate home loans slide in popularity as interest rates rise
With fixed rates rising rapidly, the number of borrowers choosing to fix their home loans has taken a nose-dive to just 22 per cent of new loans.
Liz Seatter -
09 May, 2022 -
2 min read
Rate hikes to stress property market as bidders’ budgets shrink
RBA rate hikes will have an impact on how much the bank is willing to let buyers borrow, applying a handbrake on Australia’s property market
Liz Seatter -
07 May, 2022 -
3 min read
CBA fails to lift savings account rates but offers customers an olive branch
Australia’s largest bank will not pass on Tuesday’s cash rate hike to its savings accounts at this stage, despite hiking variable home loan rates.
Liz Seatter -
04 May, 2022 -
4 min read