Home Loan News

Key indicators point to rate cut in May

Students bumping up property prices

According to the head of the financial stability department at the Reserve Bank of Australia, part of the reason for higher property prices is the student population.

Australia's biggest gas-guzzling state about to pay up!

Are you paying off your credit cards as well as managing everyday expenses? If you use gas at home in Melbourne, you might be in for a nasty surprise.

Australians wasting billions on unnecessary fees

If you've got a home loan, transaction account or credit card, you need to read this and find out if you're contributing to the billions of dollars wasted!

Foreign buyer activity picks up

Foreign investment activity is on the rise, according to National Australia Bank. Which areas will get lots of attention in upcoming months?

New builds bring hope for first home buyers

New housing starts have reached record highs. Have you used a home loan calculator to see how much you could borrow in order to secure real estate?

Australia leads the world in property sustainability

Those securing home loans in Australia should know they could be buying some of the most sustainable real estate in the world

Burdensome stamp duty costs taxing Australian home buyers

Are you taking out a home loan to purchase a property? If you're not a first-time home buyer, you might feel the sting of stamp duty.

The little guys cause big bank rate war

Australia’s big banks have rolled up their sleeves and slashed fixed interest rates in a bid to steal back market share as borrowers flock to smaller banks and lenders – looking for a better deal.

Australia's worst performing suburbs

Taking out a home loan? Don't fall into the trap of falling behind on your repayments like individuals in Budgewoi, Torquay and Melton have.

Low interest rates improve housing affordability

There’s good news for mortgage holders and first home buyers: record low interest rates have contributed to the most favourable housing affordability conditions in 12 years, according to the Housing Industry Association (HIA).

First home buyers hit by budget cuts

The Federal Government has scrapped the First Home Saver Accounts scheme which is currently housing up to 46,000 active accounts and over $521 million in first home buyer’s savings.