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The latest personal loans news and tips

Tony Ibrahim

Senior Journalist

Personal loan discounts drive people to make big purchases again

Dozens of lenders have slashed rates on personal loans after commitments tumbled, luring new customers and likely contributing to car sales climbing for the first time in two-and-a-half years.

Personal Loans

14 Dec, 2020

4 min read

Personal loan discounts drive people to make big purchases again
Georgia Brown

Personal Finance Editor

Australia’s best green personal loans for November 2020

The popularity of rooftop solar has continued to grow among Aussie homeowners despite restrictions to installation caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Personal Loans

26 Nov, 2020

2 min read

Australia’s best green personal loans for November 2020
Georgia Brown

Personal Finance Editor

Australia’s best personal loans for October 2020

New personal lending recorded a drop in the latest reference period, but consumer confidence is on the up, according to recent data.

Personal Loans

23 Oct, 2020

2 min read

Australia’s best personal loans for October 2020
Georgia Brown

Personal Finance Editor

Top-rated personal loans for September 2020

Personal lending saw an increase in July for the third consecutive month, according to recent data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics.

Personal Loans

23 Sep, 2020

2 min read

Top-rated personal loans for September 2020
Georgia Brown

Personal Finance Editor

Australia’s best personal loans to start September 2020

When assessing your finances during these ever-changing and often unpredictable times, it may be a good idea to do some research on potential back-up options.

Personal Loans

02 Sep, 2020

2 min read

Australia’s best personal loans to start September 2020
Alison Cheung

Finance Writer

Australia’s best personal loans for July 2020

If you’re aiming to clear your debts in the short-to-medium term, it might be worth considering consolidating your debts into one personal loan.

Personal Loans

27 Jul, 2020

2 min read

Australia’s best personal loans for July 2020
Alison Cheung

Finance Writer

New personal lending bounces back in May as vehicle loans jump

New personal lending saw a rebound in May for the first time this year.

Personal Loans

09 Jul, 2020

4 min read

New personal lending bounces back in May as vehicle loans jump
Alison Cheung

Finance Writer

New personal loans see the biggest fall in nearly 20 years

New personal lending nosedived by about 25 per cent in April, the biggest recorded monthly fall by the Australian Bureau of Statistics in nearly 20 years.

Personal Loans

13 Jun, 2020

4 min read

New personal loans see the biggest fall in nearly 20 years
Alison Cheung

Finance Writer

Australia’s best personal loans for June 2020

To help you compare, RateCity has put together some of the top-rated personal loans for June 2020.

Personal Loans

05 Jun, 2020

2 min read

Australia’s best personal loans for June 2020
Alison Cheung

Finance Writer

Best personal loans for May 2020

If you’re doing your research on what personal loan options are out there, RateCity has compiled some of the top-rated personal loans for May 2020.

Personal Loans

15 May, 2020

3 min read

Best personal loans for May 2020
Alison Cheung

Finance Writer

Australians tighten their belts on personal loans

Australians are preparing for economic pain ahead due to COVID-19, as they take out fewer personal loans.

Personal Loans

10 May, 2020

3 min read

Australians tighten their belts on personal loans
Alison Cheung

Finance Writer

5 tips to improve your credit score

Give your credit score a boost and ensure your future loan applications are rock solid.

Personal Loans

02 May, 2020

3 min read

5 tips to improve your credit score