Neobank 86 400 quintuples loan book after Xinja falters
In its year-end update, neobank 86 400 said it now has $200m in home loans on its books, less than a week after Xinja handed back its banking licence.
December 21, 2020
Use BNPL? It could now be harder to get a home loan with ANZ
ANZ has sent a clarification to its broker network to treat some buy now, pay later expenses as either a credit card or personal loan.
December 18, 2020
Hume Bank, Adelaide Bank dish out home loan rate cuts
Put that lobster down! Finance never sleeps (just kidding - it really does sleep). This is our last rate wrap of the year, so enjoy.
December 18, 2020
Want affordable housing? Head to Minto or Frankston North
Property analytics group Archistar has released a report into the most affordable suburbs, featuring Minto in Sydney and Frankston North in Melbourne.
December 17, 2020
Household wealth hits record high, yet social groups flag growing inequality
The latest data indicates household wealth has hit a record high, yet a social group has warned of the growing inequality in Australia.
December 17, 2020
Housing 'FOMO' as home buyers seek 'neighbourly' areas
Buyers agents have said there is 'fear of missing out' in housing, while new research indicates people have become more 'neighbourly' in 2020.
December 16, 2020
Warnings to be 'extra vigilant' of scams while Christmas shopping
Scams were up in November 2020, and CommBank has warned businesses and shoppers to be 'extra vigilant' this festive season.
December 15, 2020
The 'fail' of school banking: ASIC
The financial regulator today handed down its key findings into school banking programs, which 'fail' to effectively disclose customer acquisition strategies.
December 15, 2020
Looking to buy a used SUV or ute? Prices could level out soon
Used car sales have continued to grow in recent months, albeit at a slower rate of 1% in November, according to a Moody's Analytics report.
December 15, 2020
One third of hospitality workers apply for early super withdrawals: AMP
AMP said one-third of hospitality workers on its superannuation plans have applied for an early super release, the most of any industry.
December 15, 2020
