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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


Mark Bristow
Personal Finance Editor
Cashback home loan deals in March 2024
The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) kept the national cash rate on hold at its March 2024 meeting. The number of cashbacks available to refinancers and first home buyers to compare also remained relatively steady this month.
Home Loans
20 Mar, 2024
5 min read


Eden Radford
External Comms Lead
Cash rate on hold: how to keep your budget in the black until rate cuts eventuate
The RBA has kept the cash rate on hold for the third consecutive meeting, as Australia’s monetary policy settings work to rein in inflation.
Home Loans
19 Mar, 2024
5 min read


Mark Bristow
Personal Finance Editor
Some of the top-rated home loans in March 2024
Whether you’re buying a property or refinancing a mortgage, if you want to get a better interest rate, you may need to actively go hunting rather than waiting for a deal to fall into your lap. Comparing some of the top-rated home loans on RateCity’s database can help make your search a little simpler, as you can see which loans are offering more value and may better suit your needs.
Home Loans
19 Mar, 2024
4 min read


Eden Radford
External Comms Lead
A tale of two cities: offset balances hit a new record high as arrears climb
The latest APRA data shows money in offset accounts hitting a record high, while mortgage arrears continue to climb.
Home Loans
13 Mar, 2024
5 min read


Mark Bristow
Personal Finance Editor
What to expect from the RBA meeting in March 2024
According to many economists, the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) is unlikely to change the national cash rate at its upcoming meeting on 18 and 19 March 2024. The real question is whether recent economic updates could affect when the RBA is likely to announce its first rate cut.
Home Loans
12 Mar, 2024
5 min read


Eden Radford
External Comms Lead
Refinancing and new lending continues to slide
The home loan market cooled in the month of January, with the value of new and refinanced home loans dropping for the second consecutive month.
Home Loans
07 Mar, 2024
4 min read


Eden Radford
External Comms Lead
Offset accounts, the great hack?
Australians love a good life hack and offset accounts are no exception, but as with all good hacks, it’s worth double checking the details to make sure there's no catch.
Home Loans
06 Mar, 2024
4 min read


Eden Radford
External Comms Lead
RBA to hold steady as inflation does the same - what borrowers can do to get a rate cut ahead of time
The latest monthly CPI indicator released today is further evidence the RBA will keep the cash rate on hold at 4.35 per cent, but borrowers are encouraged to break the holding pattern themselves.
Home Loans
28 Feb, 2024
3 min read


Eden Radford
External Comms Lead
The lowest advertised rates for your deposit size
We’ve pulled the lowest home loan rates per deposit size from over 100 home loan products on the RateCity database.
Home Loans
26 Feb, 2024
3 min read


Vidhu Bajaj
Personal Finance Writer
Will there be a recession in Australia in 2024?
Will Australia face a recession in 2024? Despite challenges and economic indicators, uncertainties loom over the country's economic future.
Home Loans
23 Feb, 2024
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