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Laine Gordon

Money Editor

ANZ cuts fixed rates: last of the big four to join under 6% club

Australia’s fourth largest lender, ANZ, has today cut its fixed home loan rates by up to 0.60 percentage points for owner-occupiers, and up to 0.70 percentage points for investors.

Home Loans

11 Oct, 2024

4 min read

ANZ cuts fixed rates: last of the big four to join under 6% club
Laine Gordon

Money Editor

NAB cuts fixed home loan rates

Australia’s third largest lender, NAB, has today cut its fixed home loan rates by up to 0.65 percentage points. 

Home Loans

08 Oct, 2024

5 min read

NAB cuts fixed home loan rates
Vidhu Bajaj

Personal Finance Writer

Cashback home loan deals in October 2024

Compare the available home loan cashback deals options in October 2024 at RateCity as per your need.

Home Loans

07 Oct, 2024

2 min read

Cashback home loan deals in October 2024
Vidhu Bajaj

Personal Finance Writer

Some of the top-rated home loans in October 2024

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 Oct, 2024

4 min read

Some of the top-rated home loans in October 2024
Laine Gordon

Money Editor

Investors drive up new lending in August

The total value of new home loans approved in the month of August was $30.38 billion – just 1.0 per cent higher than was recorded the previous month.

Home Loans

04 Oct, 2024

5 min read

Investors drive up new lending in August
Laine Gordon

Money Editor

RBA to hold, borrowers should plan for the worst and pocket the savings

The Reserve Bank of Australia is expected to keep the cash rate on hold at 4.35 per cent for the seventh consecutive meeting, after last week’s labour force figures landed stronger than expected.

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24 Sep, 2024

4 min read

RBA to hold, borrowers should plan for the worst and pocket the savings
Mark Bristow

Home & Personal Finances 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

What to expect from the RBA meeting in September 2024
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

Mortgage arrears on the rise as savings in offsets decline
Mark Bristow

Home & Personal Finances 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

One third of first home buyers get government support: How to apply for the Home Guarantee Scheme
Mark Bristow

Home & Personal Finances 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

Home loan jargon busting: Which three mortgage terms are most confusing homebuyers?
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

Cashback home loan deals in September 2024
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

New lending jumps by $1.2 billion in July