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Eden Radford
External Comms Lead
CBA pares back cash rate cut prediction to just one in 2024
Australia’s biggest bank, CBA, has revised its cash rate forecast, reducing the number of predicted RBA cuts in 2024 from three 0.25 percentage point cuts, to just one, scheduled for November.
Home Loans
30 Apr, 2024
4 min read
Mark Bristow
Personal Finance Editor
What to expect from the RBA meeting in May 2024
After taking a break in April 2024 due to the new RBA meeting schedule, the Board of the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) will be back to meet in May to decide whether any changes to Australia’s monetary policy will be required.
Home Loans
26 Apr, 2024
6 min read
Mark Bristow
Personal Finance Editor
Will inflation push back rate cuts this year?
The latest figures from the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) show that Australia’s annual inflation rate is continuing to decline. But will it be enough for a long-awaited interest rate cut to arrive before the year’s end?
Home Loans
24 Apr, 2024
3 min read
Eden Radford
External Comms Lead
Westpac changes cash rate call on the back of slow-moving CPI figures
The inflation figures for the March quarter, released today from the ABS, are a timely reminder borrowers cannot bank on an RBA rate cut in 2024.
Home Loans
24 Apr, 2024
4 min read
Eden Radford
External Comms Lead
What impact will stage 3 tax cuts have on your borrowing capacity?
For anyone looking to secure a home loan, the stage 3 tax cuts - and the subsequent increase to your take home pay - could mean your borrowing capacity, gets a bump too.
Home Loans
22 Apr, 2024
4 min read
Mark Bristow
Personal Finance Editor
Cashback home loan deals in April 2024
Looking for a cashback deal? They’re not as easy to come by as they used to be. With only a limited number of home loan cashback offers available for consideration, it's more important than ever to compare your options before deciding, so you can be confident you’re getting a deal that suits your needs.
Home Loans
19 Apr, 2024
5 min read
Eden Radford
External Comms Lead
NAB overhauls advertised rates on its discounted variable mortgage
NAB, Australia’s third largest lender, has dropped the advertised rates on its discounted variable home loan, in a strategic move by the bank on how it markets its prices.
Home Loans
15 Apr, 2024
3 min read
Mark Bristow
Personal Finance Editor
Some of the top-rated home loans in April 2024
While interest rates are important, Australia’s borrowers, first home buyers, investors and refinancers may also want to compare more than just rates when looking at home loans. When comparing home loan features and benefits, it’s important to consider which of these extras may offer you the most value in your financial situation, and help you to achieve your personal goals.
Home Loans
10 Apr, 2024
3 min read
Eden Radford
External Comms Lead
Refinancing halts freefall yet fixed rates hit rock bottom
The value of refinanced home loans staged a small comeback in February, with ABS Lending Indicator data recording a $478 million bump.
Home Loans
09 Apr, 2024
5 min read
Eden Radford
External Comms Lead
Unloan now available to new home loans
Unloan, the digital home loan from Australia’s biggest bank, is expanding its offering beyond refinancers, and is now offering its competitive rate and loyalty discount for new home loans too.
Home Loans
08 Apr, 2024
2 min read
Eden Radford
External Comms Lead
Are cashback deals worth it?
While the idea of pocketing a couple thousand dollars for switching your mortgage might sound appealing, it’s important to understand there are a number of different factors that go into choosing a loan.
Home Loans
26 Mar, 2024
4 min read
Eden Radford
External Comms Lead
Bendigo Bank launches fast pre-approvals for BEN Express Home Loans
Bendigo Bank has just announced their digital home loan, BEN Express, now offers pre-approvals. The feature, which was delivered in partnership with Tiimely, could see some house hunters receive pre-approval within minutes.
Home Loans
25 Mar, 2024
3 min read
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22 Nov, 2024
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Mark Bristow
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21 Nov, 2024
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