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Laine Gordon
Money Editor
Homestar ups the ante with new lowest rate in the country, ahead of RBA
Homestar Finance has announced a new ongoing variable rate of just 1.79 per cent on the eve of a potential RBA cut.
Home Loans
03 Nov, 2020
4 min read
Mark Bristow
Personal Finance Editor
Some of the best investor mortgages at the end of October 2020
Despite disruptions to Australia’s economy in recent months, and the potential for further uncertainty in the immediate future, some property investors may instead be thinking about the longer term. With property often showing its value as an asset over a longer period than other investments, it’s important to consider whether your investment mortgage not only suits your needs now, but is likely to continue to do so in the future.
Home Loans
30 Oct, 2020
2 min read
Tony Ibrahim
Senior Journalist
If the RBA cuts interest rates next week, will the banks pass it on?
The guardpost used by banks to set interest rates for mortgages could drop to a never before seen low, putting pressure on the big four banks to pass the savings onto homeowners.
Home Loans
29 Oct, 2020
4 min read
Liz Seatter
Senior Finance Writer
Banks keep cutting new customer rates - but will they pass on an RBA one?
A total of 30 lenders have cut new customer rates this month ahead of Tuesday’s RBA meeting but only for new customers or those willing to fix.
Home Loans
29 Oct, 2020
3 min read
Tony Ibrahim
Senior Journalist
Australian property prices grow in value for the first time since the pandemic
Houses and units both went up in value over the last quarter, according to a new report, posting gains for the first time since the pandemic put prices in freefall.
Home Loans
29 Oct, 2020
5 min read
Tony Ibrahim
Senior Journalist
Mortgage defaults rise, Analysts warn there’s more to come
Record low property prices and decreasing loan costs haven’t helped a growing number of people who have fallen behind on their mortgage repayments, -- and the trend is only expected to get worse.
Home Loans
28 Oct, 2020
5 min read
Tony Ibrahim
Senior Journalist
Housing at its most affordable level in a decade
Falling property prices and cheap mortgage rates have led to housing reaching its most affordable level in ten years, according to analysts.
Home Loans
28 Oct, 2020
4 min read
Liz Seatter
Senior Finance Writer
Cashback home loans soar since COVID-19 – but are they worth it?
There are now 29 lenders offering cashback deals of up to $4,000 for the average homeowner looking to refinance their mortgage – a new record.
Home Loans
27 Oct, 2020
6 min read
Tony Ibrahim
Senior Journalist
ASIC kept in the dark on scrapping responsible lending rules
Financial regulators weren’t asked for their assessment on the scrapping of responsible lending laws before the government’s surprise announcement, according to testimony.
Home Loans
27 Oct, 2020
5 min read
Tony Ibrahim
Senior Journalist
A quarter of Aussies believe it’s the best time to buy a property
A quarter of Australians believe the pandemic and its subsequent response has led to the perfect conditions to snap up a property, according to a bank’s research.
Home Loans
26 Oct, 2020
4 min read
Tony Ibrahim
Senior Journalist
Melbourne property listings surge, but economists ask: are they forced sales or is it a rebound?
Melbourne experienced a 330 per cent increase in monthly sale listings, causing experts to examine whether there’s a rise in distressed sales or an economic rebound.
Home Loans
22 Oct, 2020
5 min read
Tony Ibrahim
Senior Journalist
Amid record low lending, property investors look for bargain loans
Investor lending has dropped to record lows around the country, but about a third of property investors are watching rates closely in the hope of refinancing.
Home Loans
21 Oct, 2020
4 min read
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Mark Bristow
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Mark Bristow
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30 Jan, 2025
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