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CBA results: Borrowers at capacity increase, large swing back to variable-rate home loans
The full financial year results of Australia's largest bank are in, which indicates up to three quarters of new home loans are on variable-rate terms.
August 10, 2022
Car statistics Australia
Ever wondered how far people are driving, or how many car loans are taken out? Well now you can find out.
August 09, 2022
Which fixed-rate home loans offer an offset account?
Offset accounts are typically more popular with variable-rate home loans, but there are a handful attached to fixed-rate loans, too.
August 08, 2022
Which banks increased term deposit rates this week?
Judo, Macquarie, Suncorp and other challenger banks have increased term deposit rates by up to 125 basis points in the past week.
July 22, 2022
Is now a good time for the government to review the RBA?
Federal Treasurer Jim Chalmers has announced it's time for a review into the Reserve Bank's operations, nearly 60 years after the last one.
July 20, 2022
Could you afford a 45% rise in mortgage payments?
Reserve Bank Deputy Governor Michele Bullock says the majority of customers on fixed-rate home loans will roll into variable rates in the next two years.
July 19, 2022
Can you still get a home loan under 2%?
Despite the Reserve Bank increasing the cash rate rapidly through 2022, there are still a handful of lenders offering competitive home loan deals.
July 19, 2022
Mortgage prisoners: Homeowners urged to refinance now
Rising interest rates mean some homeowners may be forced to endure higher repayments while unable to refinance.
July 15, 2022
Unemployment rate hits new record low, 3.5%
The ABS' labour force data points to an insatiable demand for workers as the unemployment rate hit a new low of 3.5%.
July 14, 2022
How can parents help kids start their investment journey?
Until recently there weren’t many investment avenues for kids outside of savings accounts - this is where the iTrust Invest app fills a niche.
July 13, 2022
What are private loans?
Ever needed an alternative source of funding to a home loan or personal loan? This is where private loans could come in handy.
July 11, 2022
Popular budgeting app Pocketbook axed as BNPL Zip bleeds cash
The Zip-owned Pocketbook budgeting app is no more as the buy now pay later company condenses its product lines.
July 08, 2022
Mortgage distress is up as debt and interest rate concerns mount
ANALYSIS: Who's going to be left holding the bag on rising rates, declining home prices, and rising debt levels? Recent homebuyers.
July 07, 2022
Home loans by the numbers: Mortgage statistics in Australia
Discover the latest statistics for home loans in Australia, including: average interest rates, average loan size, monthly first home buyer approvals and more.
July 07, 2022
RBA increases cash rate by 50 basis points for July
At its July monetary policy meeting the Reserve Bank increased the cash rate by 50bps - it now sits at 1.35%.
July 05, 2022
How are rate hikes affecting appetites for mortgages?
RBA data shows credit growth is slowing amid rate hikes and inflation concerns.
June 30, 2022
Is neobanking dead? Volt Bank to hand back banking licence
Volt Bank intends to return all customers' funds and hand back its banking licence.
June 29, 2022
Which lenders still offer cashback on mortgages?
After being in other states for a few months, OneTwo has launched in Queensland and extended its $5,000 cashback offer.
June 28, 2022
Should I press savings, credit or cheque on a EFTPOS machine?
Ever gone to pay for something and wondered what the difference is between pressing Savings, Credit, or Cheque? Well now you can find out.
June 28, 2022
Which banks have increased rates for savers after the RBA decision?
The Reserve Bank's cash rate is now at 0.85%, and while there's much focus on the increases to home loan rates, savers shouldn't be forgotten about.
June 28, 2022
Which banks increased term deposit rates this week?
In a busy week of term deposit rate activity, Judo Bank and customer-owned institutions such as Great Southern Bank and Teachers Mutual led the charge.
June 24, 2022
Did the RBA overstimulate the economy?
ANALYSIS: RBA Governor Dr Philip Lowe said the "insurance policy" against Covid consequences was worth the risk.
June 22, 2022
Some fixed home loan rates are over 6% so who's actually locking these in?
ANZ has hiked fixed home loan rates by 90 basis points (0.90%), leaving some products' rates nearly triple what they were just over a year ago.
June 22, 2022
Non-bank lender Nano amasses $550m in mortgages in a year
In a joint research effort with CoreLogic, Nano revealed other lenders' customers are losing out on property because the approval process is too long.
June 14, 2022
Cybersecurity expert reveals the top tax-time scams in 2022
A cybersecurity expert has delivered his insights into which tax-related scams are doing the rounds in 2022.
June 13, 2022
