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Laine Gordon

Money Editor

RBA set to hike the cash rate again tomorrow – what it means for borrowers

The Reserve Bank is set to raise the cash rate again tomorrow, just five weeks after pulling the trigger on the first hike in over a decade.

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06 Jun, 2022

5 min read

RBA set to hike the cash rate again tomorrow – what it means for borrowers

Liz Seatter

Senior Finance Writer

New home loan lending nose dives as property market cools

The value of new home loans has fallen by $2.13 billion in April, according to the latest ABS lending indicators.

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03 Jun, 2022

4 min read

New home loan lending nose dives as property market cools

Liz Seatter

Senior Finance Writer

CBA and ANZ hike fixed rates by up to 0.80% - are we now getting close to the peak?

CBA and ANZ have hiked fixed home loan rates for owner-occupiers and investors, following similar moves from Westpac and NAB.

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03 Jun, 2022

5 min read

CBA and ANZ hike fixed rates by up to 0.80% - are we now getting close to the peak?

Mark Bristow

Personal Finance Editor

Some of the best home loans in June 2022

With interest rates having increased following the May 2022 cash rate hike, and the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) potentially looking to raise rates further in the future, it’s important to compare and carefully consider your options before applying for a new home loan or refinancing an existing mortgage.

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02 Jun, 2022

3 min read

Some of the best home loans in June 2022

Liz Seatter

Senior Finance Writer

Fixed rates keep climbing with NAB hiking by up to 0.90%

NAB has today followed big four bank rival, Westpac, by hiking fixed home loan rates for owner-occupiers and investors.

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27 May, 2022

4 min read

Fixed rates keep climbing with NAB hiking by up to 0.90%

Laine Gordon

Money Editor

Westpac hikes fixed rates by up to 0.80% – when will they hit 5%?

Australia’s second largest lender, Westpac, has today hiked fixed rates for owner-occupiers and investors, in some cases by up to 0.80 percentage points.

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26 May, 2022

3 min read

Westpac hikes fixed rates by up to 0.80% – when will they hit 5%?

Liz Seatter

Senior Finance Writer

Home loan rate wars reignite as ANZ cuts its lowest variable rate

Australia’s fourth largest lender has cut its lowest variable rate back down to 2.29 per cent, but only for new customers.

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24 May, 2022

3 min read

Home loan rate wars reignite as ANZ cuts its lowest variable rate

Liz Seatter

Senior Finance Writer

60,000 spots for home buyers - what's on offer from the new government

We compare what's been put on the table from the new government to help people buy a home.

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23 May, 2022

4 min read

60,000 spots for home buyers - what's on offer from the new government

Mark Bristow

Personal Finance Editor

What the new Labor government means for your finances

With a new Labor government being sworn in following the 2022 federal election, many Australians may be wondering what the election result means for their finances, now and in the future. Several new Labor policies are expected to supplement existing federal government programs to provide Australians with economic support.

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23 May, 2022

4 min read

What the new Labor government means for your finances

Alex Ritchie

Personal Finance Editor

Smaller units are losing value faster: how the property you choose impacts price

Small houses and one-bedroom units have taken a dive in terms of median prices nationally, according to research from Domain. First home buyers may consider keeping an eye out for smaller home bargains.

Home Loans

19 May, 2022

4 min read

Smaller units are losing value faster: how the property you choose impacts price

Mark Bristow

Personal Finance Editor

Finding a green loan is about to get easier

A partnership between a fintech and a digital mortgage broker is promising to make it easier to compare banks, mortgage lenders, and other finance companies by their green credentials, which many Australians are prioritising when choosing home loans and other financial products.

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19 May, 2022

2 min read

Finding a green loan is about to get easier

Alex Ritchie

Personal Finance Editor

What does wage growth data mean for home owners and renters?

Wage growth data released today shows a rise of 2.4%. With wages still well behind inflation levels and a 40 basis point rate hike predicted in June, what does a higher cost of living mean for homeowners and renters?

Home Loans

18 May, 2022

5 min read