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Laine Gordon

Money Editor

Average borrower paid almost $6K extra last year, even as rates hold

The average borrower who hasn’t refinanced their home loan in the last 12 months has paid almost $6,000 extra in interest as a result, new research from RateCity.com.au shows.

Home Loans

10 Dec, 2024

4 min read

Average borrower paid almost $6K extra last year, even as rates hold
Vidhu Bajaj

Personal Finance Writer

Some of the top rated home loans for December 2024

If you’re in the market to buy a property or refinance your existing home loan, compare your December 2024 options before selecting a mortgage deal.

Home Loans

05 Dec, 2024

3 min read

Some of the top rated home loans for December 2024
Mark Bristow

Personal Finance Editor

What to expect from the RBA meeting in December 2024

The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) has one last chance to adjust the cash rate in 2024, though Australia's big banks are not expecting a change until until early to mid 2025.

Home Loans

05 Dec, 2024

5 min read

What to expect from the RBA meeting in December 2024
Vidhu Bajaj

Personal Finance Writer

Cashback home loan deals in December 2024

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

Home Loans

04 Dec, 2024

3 min read

Cashback home loan deals in December 2024
Laine Gordon

Money Editor

Total home lending market soars

The latest APRA monthly authorised deposit-taking institution statistics, released today for the month of October show the total value of housing loans to households, which includes both owner-occupied and investor loans, increased by $9.8 billion in the month, or 0.4 per cent.

Home Loans

29 Nov, 2024

3 min read

Total home lending market soars
Laine Gordon

Money Editor

3 of big 4 banks predict May cash rate cut as ANZ updates forecast

ANZ has today updated its cash rate forecast, pushing the first projected cash rate cut out from February to May 2025.

Home Loans

29 Nov, 2024

3 min read

3 of big 4 banks predict May cash rate cut as ANZ updates forecast
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 was forecast to make at least one cut to the cash rate this year. Here's when the experts predict it could happen.

Home Loans

29 Nov, 2024

5 min read

Interest Rate Predictions & Forecast Australia
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

29 Nov, 2024

6 min read

When Will Interest Rates Go Down In 2024 | RateCity
Laine Gordon

Money Editor

CPI monthly indicator holds steady at 2.1%

The monthly Consumer Price Indicator has clocked in at 2.1 per cent in the 12 months to October 2024, holding steady for the second month in a row. This is the lowest reading since July 2021.

Home Loans

27 Nov, 2024

5 min read

CPI monthly indicator holds steady at 2.1%
Laine Gordon

Money Editor

ANZ cuts variable rates, doubles down as lowest among big four

ANZ has today cut the rates on its Plus and Simplicity Plus home loans by up to 0.15 percentage points, but only for new customers.

Home Loans

22 Nov, 2024

3 min read

ANZ cuts variable rates, doubles down as lowest among big four
Vidhu Bajaj

Personal Finance Writer

Cashback home loan deals in November 2024

Compare the available home loan cashback deals options in November 2024 at RateCity.

Home Loans

08 Nov, 2024

2 min read

Cashback home loan deals in November 2024
Vidhu Bajaj

Personal Finance Writer

Will there be a rate cut in 2024? Some of the top rated home loans for November

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

06 Nov, 2024

5 min read

Will there be a rate cut in 2024? Some of the top rated home loans for November