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Mark Bristow
Personal Finance Editor
What to expect from the RBA meeting in September 2024
Economists from some of Australia’s biggest banks are forecasting a rate cut is coming, though it may be later rather than sooner.
Home Loans
20 Sep, 2024
5 min read
Laine Gordon
Money Editor
Mortgage arrears on the rise as savings in offsets decline
The value of home loans in arrears by 30 to 89 days has risen for the seventh consecutive quarter, as borrowers struggle to keep on top of repayments.
Home Loans
13 Sep, 2024
5 min read
Mark Bristow
Personal Finance Editor
One third of first home buyers get government support: How to apply for the Home Guarantee Scheme
Around one in three home first home buyers last year were supported by the federal government’s Home Guarantee Scheme (HGS), which could indicate a challenging purchasing environment.
Home Loans
10 Sep, 2024
4 min read
Mark Bristow
Personal Finance Editor
Home loan jargon busting: Which three mortgage terms are most confusing homebuyers?
Understanding some home loan jargon terms could help to remove a barrier between young Australians and home ownership.
Home Loans
09 Sep, 2024
6 min read
Vidhu Bajaj
Personal Finance Writer
Cashback home loan deals in September 2024
Compare the available September 2024 home loan cashback deals options at RateCity as per your need.
Home Loans
06 Sep, 2024
2 min read
Laine Gordon
Money Editor
New lending jumps by $1.2 billion in July
The total value of new home loans approved in the month of July was $30.58 billion – with $1.2 billion more loans settled compared to the previous month, according to ABS Lending Indicator data.
Home Loans
06 Sep, 2024
5 min read
Mark Bristow
Personal Finance Editor
Fixed rates are falling - should you switch? Some of the top-rated home loans in September 2024
The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) has made it clear that it’s unlikely to cut the cash rate any time soon, based on the current data. However, that doesn’t mean banks and mortgage lenders will sit on their hands.
Home Loans
03 Sep, 2024
3 min read
Laine Gordon
Money Editor
CPI indicator drops for 2nd month in a row
The monthly Consumer Price Indicator has clocked in at 3.5 per cent in the year to July, dropping from 3.8 per cent in June – the second monthly drop in a row.
Home Loans
28 Aug, 2024
4 min read
Vidhu Bajaj
Personal Finance Writer
Cashback home loan deals in August 2024
Australians looking for a cashback deal may be running out of options, with the number of lenders offering these deals dropping to single digits. Compare the available options from RateCity as per your need.
Home Loans
07 Aug, 2024
3 min read
Mark Bristow
Personal Finance Editor
Some of the top-rated home loans in August 2024
With interest rates likely to remain on hold for the immediate future, what does this mean for your home loan? 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
07 Aug, 2024
3 min read
Mark Bristow
Personal Finance Editor
Borrowers should take matters into their own hands as Governor Bullock all but rules out a rate cut this year
Borrowers should not bank on a rate cut in 2024, but instead plan for a potential hike as the RBA kept rates on hold for the sixth consecutive meeting at 4.35 per cent.
Home Loans
06 Aug, 2024
4 min read
Mark Bristow
Personal Finance Editor
RBA to hold, but borrowers should still plan for a hike, not a cut
The Reserve Bank of Australia is expected to keep the cash rate on hold for the sixth consecutive meeting, continuing its ‘wait-and-see’ approach, after last week’s CPI results landed broadly as forecast.
Home Loans
05 Aug, 2024
6 min read
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