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Laine Gordon
Money Editor
CBA announces RBA hikes – how the big four now stack up
CBA is the last of the big four banks to announce it will be passing on the 0.25 percentage point RBA hike to its variable mortgage customers, effective 17 March.
Home Loans
09 Mar, 2023
4 min read
Laine Gordon
Money Editor
CBA announces RBA hikes – how the big four now stack up
CBA is the last of the big four banks to announce it will be passing on the 0.25 percentage point RBA hike to its variable mortgage customers, effective 17 March.
Home Loans
09 Mar, 2023
4 min read
Laine Gordon
Money Editor
Mortgage rates starting with a ‘4’ to largely disappear on back of today’s RBA hike
The Reserve Bank has today increased the cash rate by 0.25 percentage points to 3.60 per cent, the highest level since May 2012.
Home Loans
07 Mar, 2023
5 min read
Alex Ritchie
Personal Finance Editor
Do you need to refinance sooner rather than later? It may depend on your equity
Is refinancing the right move for your home loan? Your ability to refinance may not be guaranteed. It may depend on the equity available in your home.
Home Loans
06 Mar, 2023
6 min read
Mark Bristow
Personal Finance Editor
What to expect from the RBA meeting in March 2023
In February 2023, the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) sprung out of the blocks ready to take on inflation, hiking the cash rate by 25 points. Most of Australia’s major banks are expecting a repeat performance at the March 2023 meeting, though it’s not certain when the cash rate will reach its peak, or when the RBA will start cutting rates.
Home Loans
03 Mar, 2023
5 min read
Alex Ritchie
Personal Finance Editor
Cashback home loan deals from $2,000 to $10,000 up for grabs this March
This month, there are 33 lenders offering cashback deals for both refinancers and new buyers. These deals range from $2,000 to $10,000, depending on the size of your home loan.
Home Loans
02 Mar, 2023
4 min read
Mark Bristow
Personal Finance Editor
Some of the best home loans in March 2023
Interest rates are widely tipped to rise at the next meeting of the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA), with at least one more hike expected to follow. As the cash rate potentially approaches its peak, what will this mean for Australian homeowners and first home buyers?
Home Loans
01 Mar, 2023
2 min read
Laine Gordon
Money Editor
CBA and NAB hike select rates out-of-cycle for new customers
Australia’s largest and third largest lenders have today hiked select rates for new customers, as the rising rate environment forces banks to reassess their home loan offerings.
Home Loans
01 Mar, 2023
4 min read
Peter Terlato
Personal Finance Editor
Bendigo Bank Express Home Loans make mortgages easy
Bendigo Bank Express Home Loan can take as little as one hour to receive approval. The application process is entirely digital, making it streamlined and convenient. Your application is assessed in real-time.
Home Loans
27 Feb, 2023
3 min read
Laine Gordon
Money Editor
RBA confirms further rate hikes likely
Borrowers should prepare for at least two, if not three, more cash rate hikes this year as the RBA continues to tame the inflation beast.
Home Loans
21 Feb, 2023
6 min read
Laine Gordon
Money Editor
How to get ahead of rising rates as the first 2023 RBA hike kicks in
Australians with a CBA, NAB or ANZ variable home loan will see their interest rate rise by 0.25 percentage points today, as the RBA’s February hike takes effect.
Home Loans
17 Feb, 2023
10 min read
Mark Bristow
Personal Finance Editor
Some of the best home loans for refinancers and investors in February 2023
The most recent meeting of the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) board brought us a 25-point hike to the national cash rate, along with assurances that more rate rises are coming. Australians looking to refinance the mortgage on their home or investment property may need to carefully compare their available options to make sure they’re getting a deal that suits their needs.
Home Loans
16 Feb, 2023
3 min read
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