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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
7 min read
Eden Radford
External Comms Lead
How to get a rate cut
The 3 steps - and script - to help you call your bank and ask for a rate cut.
Home Loans
23 Feb, 2024
4 min read
Mark Bristow
Personal Finance Editor
ANZ and Suncorp Bank merger back on – what does this mean for refinancing?
The merger between ANZ and the banking arm of Suncorp is set to proceed, with a previous block from the competition watchdog being overturned. But what does this mean for Australian mortgage holders?
Home Loans
22 Feb, 2024
3 min read
Mark Bristow
Personal Finance Editor
Cashback deals to compare as rates are kept on hold in February 2024
Many mortgage lenders have been gradually pulling their cashbacks from the market due to increasing refinancing activity and more intensive competition. But there are still cashback deals available for refinancers and first home buyers to compare, as well as other competitive incentives.
Home Loans
14 Feb, 2024
4 min read
Mark Bristow
Personal Finance Editor
Apply now or wait? Some of the top-rated home loans in February 2024
With interest rates on hold for the time being, the next question for many Australian borrowers and refinancers is whether they should apply for a home loan now or later. In either case, it’s important to compare home loan options and make the best decision to suit your financial situation and personal goals.
Home Loans
06 Feb, 2024
3 min read
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