What can I use a personal loan for?

Depending on the lender and your financial situation, you might be able to borrow up to $100,000 with a personal loan. But what could you use it for?

Big banks unveil app, chatbot

Westpac and Commonwealth Bank have launched digital technologies to make it easier for customers to make payments and do everyday banking tasks.

Car customers get $72.7m of refunds

Australia’s financial services regulator has targeted ANZ, Allianz, Suncorp and National Warranty Company for questionable car loan, insurance and warranty practices.

What are the pros and cons of investing in gold?

Gold aficionados swear by the stuff. Others think it makes a poor investment. The truth is in the middle – it suits some people but not others.

Vacancy rates fall in seven capital cities

Perth is still the best place in the country to be a tenant, even though vacancies have fallen significantly over the past year.

RateSetter leading the way for personal loans

Interest rates for personal loans listed on RateCity range from as low as 3.57 per cent to as high as 48.00 per cent, with the average rate being 11.89 per cent.

Watchdog reveals property rental scam

Scammers are trying to steal money from tenants by falsely offering access to properties that they actually don’t own.

What is a mortgage calculator?

A mortgage calculator is an online tool that shows you how much you’d have to repay based on different home loan scenarios.

What is a non-bank lender?

A non-bank lender is a financial institution that offers mortgages and other types of loans, but which doesn’t hold a banking licence.

Mortgages got dearer throughout 2017

Home loan interest rates have risen steadily throughout 2017 – even though the Reserve Bank hasn’t increased the official cash rate since 2010.