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Laine Gordon
Money Editor
Average borrower paid almost $6K extra last year, even as rates hold
The average borrower who hasn’t refinanced their home loan in the last 12 months has paid almost $6,000 extra in interest as a result, new research from RateCity.com.au shows.
Home Loans
10 Dec, 2024
4 min read
Vidhu Bajaj
Personal Finance Writer
Some of the top rated home loans for December 2024
If you’re in the market to buy a property or refinance your existing home loan, compare your December 2024 options before selecting a mortgage deal.
Home Loans
05 Dec, 2024
3 min read
Mark Bristow
Personal Finance Editor
What to expect from the RBA meeting in December 2024
The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) has one last chance to adjust the cash rate in 2024, though Australia's big banks are not expecting a change until until early to mid 2025.
Home Loans
05 Dec, 2024
5 min read
Vidhu Bajaj
Personal Finance Writer
Cashback home loan deals in December 2024
Compare the available home loan cashback deals options in December 2024 at RateCity as per your need.
Home Loans
04 Dec, 2024
3 min read
Laine Gordon
Money Editor
Total home lending market soars
The latest APRA monthly authorised deposit-taking institution statistics, released today for the month of October show the total value of housing loans to households, which includes both owner-occupied and investor loans, increased by $9.8 billion in the month, or 0.4 per cent.
Home Loans
29 Nov, 2024
3 min read
Laine Gordon
Money Editor
3 of big 4 banks predict May cash rate cut as ANZ updates forecast
ANZ has today updated its cash rate forecast, pushing the first projected cash rate cut out from February to May 2025.
Home Loans
29 Nov, 2024
3 min read
Mark Bristow
Personal Finance Editor
How high will rates go? Here's what experts think about the RBA cash rate
The Reserve Bank of Australia was forecast to make at least one cut to the cash rate this year. Here's when the experts predict it could happen.
Home Loans
29 Nov, 2024
5 min read
Mark Bristow
Personal Finance Editor
When will interest rates go down?
The Reserve Bank of Australia has hiked the cash rate multiple times since May 2022, resulting in home loan rates rising across the country. Millions of Australian homeowners are likely asking themselves: when will interest rates fall again?
Home Loans
29 Nov, 2024
6 min read
Laine Gordon
Money Editor
CPI monthly indicator holds steady at 2.1%
The monthly Consumer Price Indicator has clocked in at 2.1 per cent in the 12 months to October 2024, holding steady for the second month in a row. This is the lowest reading since July 2021.
Home Loans
27 Nov, 2024
5 min read
Laine Gordon
Money Editor
ANZ cuts variable rates, doubles down as lowest among big four
ANZ has today cut the rates on its Plus and Simplicity Plus home loans by up to 0.15 percentage points, but only for new customers.
Home Loans
22 Nov, 2024
3 min read
Vidhu Bajaj
Personal Finance Writer
Cashback home loan deals in November 2024
Compare the available home loan cashback deals options in November 2024 at RateCity.
Home Loans
08 Nov, 2024
2 min read
Vidhu Bajaj
Personal Finance Writer
Will there be a rate cut in 2024? Some of the top rated home loans for November
If you’re in the market to buy a property or refinance your existing home loan, it’s important to compare your options before selecting a mortgage deal.
Home Loans
06 Nov, 2024
5 min read
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