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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.
Home Loans
03 Jun, 2022
5 min read
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.
Home Loans
02 Jun, 2022
3 min read
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.
Home Loans
27 May, 2022
4 min read
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.
Home Loans
26 May, 2022
3 min read
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.
Home Loans
24 May, 2022
3 min read
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.
Home Loans
23 May, 2022
4 min read
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.
Home Loans
23 May, 2022
4 min read
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
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.
Home Loans
19 May, 2022
2 min read
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
Liz Seatter
Senior Finance Writer
Rate hike pain: The average borrower could be paying $443 a month more by Christmas
The average variable borrower could be paying an extra $443 a month on their home loan by Christmas, according to new analysis from RateCity.com.au.
Home Loans
17 May, 2022
4 min read
Liz Seatter
Senior Finance Writer
CommBank launches Unloan – how does it compare to other digital lenders?
CBA has today launched Unloan, a new digital home loan lender that offers customers an annual loyalty discount and competitive rates.
Home Loans
17 May, 2022
5 min read
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