Home Loan News

Big four home loan lenders in fixed-rate war

NAB and ANZ have today cut fixed rates across owner-occupier and investment home loans, joining their rivals who took the razor to fixed mortgage rates this time last week.

Don't stigmatise Australians for missed payments, say banks

Banks loosen the reins on interest-only lending

The Reserve Bank of Australia has today left the cash rate on hold at 1.5 per cent, but banks have been making significant cuts to interest-only rates across the market.

Cheap money set to stay as RBA settles in

Australia’s love affair with cheap money is set to continue today, with no sign interest rates will move in the near future.

Here's how to fix the housing affordability mess

Governments must take action to improve housing affordability, through policies to increase supply and reduce demand, according to a new report.

Smaller banks most satisfying home loan lenders in Australia

Customer satisfaction with banks is up, despite the current negative publicity surrounding the Royal Commission into the Australian financial sector, according to data from Roy Morgan.

Booms, slumps and everything in between for real estate prices

Australia’s capital city property markets have experienced more downs than ups over the past three months, with only Hobart and Adelaide reporting growth.

Finding real estate agents now easier for home loan customers

Commonwealth Bank (CBA) have partnered with real estate agent comparison website, LocalAgentFinder, to help their customers find and connect with real estate agents suited for their needs.

Home buyers overlooking property problems

Nearly one in four Australian home buyers has experienced buyer’s remorse after purchasing their property, with a significant percentage overlooking potentially expensive issues when inspecting their property, according to new research from ME Bank.

Perth's rental market finally stabilising

Perth’s rental market appears to have stabilised after three years of “challenging conditions”, according to data from REIWA.com.au.

Is your home loan in one of Australia's top performing suburbs?

If you have a mortgage in Cockatoo, Victoria, your investment may be performing well, according to CoreLogic. The town in the Dandenong Ranges has topped the new CoreLogic Top Performing Suburbs Report, based on its consistent capital growth, and leads a strong contingent of Victorian towns and suburbs.

Small lenders offering ultra-low home loan rates

Mortgage interest rates are currently priced as low as 3.49 per cent, according to a new analysis of the home loan market.