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Laine Gordon

Head of Public Relations

ANZ cuts fixed rates: last of the big four to join under 6% club

Australia’s fourth largest lender, ANZ, has today cut its fixed home loan rates by up to 0.60 percentage points for owner-occupiers, and up to 0.70 percentage points for investors.

Home Loans

11 Oct, 2024

4 min read

ANZ cuts fixed rates: last of the big four to join under 6% club
Laine Gordon

Head of Public Relations

NAB cuts fixed home loan rates

Australia’s third largest lender, NAB, has today cut its fixed home loan rates by up to 0.65 percentage points. 

Home Loans

08 Oct, 2024

5 min read

NAB cuts fixed home loan rates
Vidhu Bajaj

Personal Finance Writer

Cashback home loan deals in October 2024

Compare the available home loan cashback deals options in October 2024 at RateCity as per your need.

Home Loans

07 Oct, 2024

2 min read

Cashback home loan deals in October 2024
Vidhu Bajaj

Personal Finance Writer

Some of the top-rated home loans in October 2024

If you’re in the market to buy a property or refinance your existing home loan, it’s important to compare your options before selecting a mortgage deal.

Home Loans

07 Oct, 2024

4 min read

Some of the top-rated home loans in October 2024
Laine Gordon

Head of Public Relations

Investors drive up new lending in August

The total value of new home loans approved in the month of August was $30.38 billion – just 1.0 per cent higher than was recorded the previous month.

Home Loans

04 Oct, 2024

5 min read

Investors drive up new lending in August
Laine Gordon

Head of Public Relations

RBA to hold, borrowers should plan for the worst and pocket the savings

The Reserve Bank of Australia is expected to keep the cash rate on hold at 4.35 per cent for the seventh consecutive meeting, after last week’s labour force figures landed stronger than expected.

Home Loans

24 Sep, 2024

4 min read

RBA to hold, borrowers should plan for the worst and pocket the savings
Mark Bristow

Personal Finance Editor

When will interest rates go down?

The Reserve Bank of Australia has hiked the cash rate multiple times since May 2022, resulting in home loan rates rising across the country. Millions of Australian homeowners are likely asking themselves: when will interest rates fall again?

Home Loans

20 Sep, 2024

6 min read

When Will Interest Rates Go Down In 2024 | RateCity
Mark Bristow

Personal Finance Editor

How high will rates go? Here's what experts think about the RBA cash rate

The Reserve Bank of Australia is forecast to make at least one cut to the cash rate this year. Here's when the experts predict it could happen.

Home Loans

20 Sep, 2024

5 min read

Interest Rate Predictions & Forecast Australia
Mark Bristow

Personal Finance Editor

What to expect from the RBA meeting in September 2024

Economists from some of Australia’s biggest banks are forecasting a rate cut is coming, though it may be later rather than sooner.

Home Loans

20 Sep, 2024

5 min read

What to expect from the RBA meeting in September 2024
Laine Gordon

Head of Public Relations

Mortgage arrears on the rise as savings in offsets decline

The value of home loans in arrears by 30 to 89 days has risen for the seventh consecutive quarter, as borrowers struggle to keep on top of repayments.

Home Loans

13 Sep, 2024

5 min read

Mortgage arrears on the rise as savings in offsets decline
Mark Bristow

Personal Finance Editor

One third of first home buyers get government support: How to apply for the Home Guarantee Scheme

Around one in three home first home buyers last year were supported by the federal government’s Home Guarantee Scheme (HGS), which could indicate a challenging purchasing environment.

Home Loans

10 Sep, 2024

4 min read

One third of first home buyers get government support: How to apply for the Home Guarantee Scheme
Mark Bristow

Personal Finance Editor

Home loan jargon busting: Which three mortgage terms are most confusing homebuyers?

Understanding some home loan jargon terms could help to remove a barrier between young Australians and home ownership.

Home Loans

09 Sep, 2024

6 min read

Home loan jargon busting: Which three mortgage terms are most confusing homebuyers?